Hospitality Culinary Arts

Christopher D. Hunter (A.O.S. ’95)

Position: Chef and owner of In Season Bistro in Islip, N.Y.

Accolades: Named a top 10 “Dining Out” restaurant by Newsday
Rated “Very Good” by The New York Times

Previous Kitchens: Restaurant Daniel, Manhattan, N.Y.; Riverview Restaurant, Oakdale, N.Y.; Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hawaii and New York; Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Hawaii

Secret to Success: “Sourcing out the freshest seasonal and local ingredients and creating my menus from there.”

Giving Back: After the 2001 World Trade Center attacks, Chris spent 68 days at Ground Zero coordinating efforts to feed volunteers and those searching for loved ones.

NYIT’s Impact: “I’ve always had a passion for food. NYIT gave me the knowledge and confidence to excel in this field.”