My Story

For as long as I can remember, I would always watch my mother & father while they cooked. Whether it would be breakfast, lunch or dinner, every time there was a reason my mother & father would host family and friends and loved to cook for all the events, of course, I would jump in and help every chance I could. During my younger years, my dad would take me to his part time job in various diners around Warwick & Cranston. I could cook during school holidays and summer
vacations. That is when my love for cooking began. I learned the NY diner style of cooking and how to create the famous Rhode Island hot wieners. I was hooked on this concept at such an early age. Since then, my dream has been to open my own diner.

While I attended high school and college, I worked in various restaurants in Warwick. The most memorable experience was working for Teds NY System & the Noon’s family at the Governor Francis Inn. I am so grateful to all, and I learned so much from them during my formative years.

After graduating from Johnson & Wales University, I went into career mode. I moved to New Jersey, back to Rhode Island, Back To New Jersey, then to Pittsburgh, and back to New Jersey. During this time, I worked in various hotels, and corporate venues where I gathered solid culinary experiences. All the while my dream of opening my own diner was still a dream.

After being away from RI for 26 years. I moved back home twelve years ago. Always wishing and dreaming of the day I would one day open my own Diner. After rebuilding myself and with the encouragement of friends and family my dream is now my reality!

Welcome to my dream!
Marc Needham
Chef/Owner