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Chef Anton

Chef Anton Testino

World Renowned American Italian Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Author, Reality TV Star, Culinary Consultant, Spokes Person


Chef 

Food Network's Chopped Season5

Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season12

Restaurateur

Axton's (Owner) Italian Seafood Steakhouse (Fine Dining) 2016-Present

Donna's Pizza (Owner) 2019-Present

Celebrity Chef St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

Author (Cooking with Confidence) Cookbook

BIOGRAPHY

 In 1991, Anton Testino attended Morris County Vocational Tech in Denville, NJ for culinary arts. He graduated at the top of his class. He won many amateur competitions. In 1992, he was accepted to Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. There he furthered his education until 1994. The eager chef opened his first restaurant in 1995, Antonio's Pizza Pasta and More. It was located on Route 5 in Edgewater, NJ. He was very successful for a year and a half until Edgewater underwent major construction, hurting his business and forcing him to close in 1998. Testino then worked at several restaurants in Northern New Jersey continuing his hands-on education. In 2003 Chef Anton started  

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Culinary Education

Pompton Lakes High School   

Pompton Lakes High School 1989-1992


Morris County Vocational School 

Culinary Art - 1990-1992


The Culinary Institute of America 

Culinary Institute of America 1992-1994


West Paterson Bartending School - 2005


News /Press

Newspapers/Magazines

 Chef Anton in the News 

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Television Credits

Chef Anton's IMDB


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VIDEOS

Videos of TV Shows and social media  

Restaurants

Axton's By Chef Anton Testino - EST 2016

  Axton's By Chef Anton Testino .com Axton's, is a one of a kind Rustic Italian Seafood - Steak House Famous for it's Risotto's  in Northern New Jersey. The inviting ambiance from the moment you walk through the door and enter the dining room gives off a cozy, warm nostalgia  feel of a small Italian restaurant that one might find in a quiet countryside village. Its' intimate yet classically modern design with a full open kitchen view  perfect for couples and friends who want to enjoy a nice, relaxing dinner.  (We Are A BYOB!)    

(Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Northern New Jersey 2021 ) 

making top 30 list in state     

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Donna's Pizza By Chef Anton Testino EST - 2019

 Donna's Pizza: Chef Owned, Chef Run    (OrderDonna's.com)Upscale gourmet pizzeria that brings fine dinning quality food  delivered right to your  door  What makes Donna's Pizza simply the best around? Simply one word: Homemade. From sauces to dressings, bread to dough, everything is made fresh right here in our kitchen. We thrive on uniqueness, offering a full 100% VEGAN menu created with local hand-selected produce to ensure that all of our dishes are made with the finest quality ingredients. 

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Honors and Awards

Recipes

Autobiographical Cookbook

His journey through the "Real Reality" of Network Television food competition shows! This Full-Length Autobiographical Cookbook includes his inspirational life's story which include over 37 Full Color Recipes, presented in an easy to follow format, along with simple step-by-step instructions for some of his most famous dishes. 

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