GREG JAWORSKI
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Chef . Owner

Chef/owner Greg Jaworski brings a remarkable 25+ years of foodservice experience to his Winona venture, NOSH Scratch Kitchen. Having begun his career in his hometown of Ypsilanti, Michigan at local historical gem Haab’s Restaurant, Greg worked his way from bussing tables to the position of floor manager. The flame of his gastronomic interest was fanned at Cousin’s Heritage Inn in nearby Dexter, Michigan, where Greg learned the foundations of country French cuisine in addition to the art of serving patrons and professional catering. He began training at the culinary program at Washtenaw Community College, ultimately moving to professional training at the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu at Atlantic Culinary Academy in Dover, New Hampshire. During his instruction at Le Cordon Bleu, Greg honed his skills at Lindbergh’s Crossing in the nearby New England seaport of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Greg quickly moved up the ranks at Lindbergh’s and ultimately achieved the prestigious title of Chef de Cuisine, a position requiring extensive cooking experience, honoring him with the responsibility of daily menu creation. A subsequent move to the Washington D.C area brought him under the tutelage of one of the districts' most celebrated chefs and entrepreneurs, Jeff Tunks. Greg was given the opportunity to assist Tunks with the opening of Ceiba which celebrates contemporary Latin American cuisine and has been praised in such publications as Food & Wine, Gourmet, and The Washington Post.
In 2004 Greg and his wife moved to Wabasha County and opened the doors to NOSH Restaurant & Bar. He brought his passion for locally sourced ingredients by creating seasonally specialties. Slowly building his reputation and bringing diners back to savor his offering time and again. After 15 years, Greg was presented with an opportunity to move to historic downtown Winona. Moving the restaurant and his family, 60 miles from where he spent so much of his life was not an easy decision, but in the end, he felt like it was the right decision. He is incredibly happy to be welcomed by Winona.