Title: Chef & Partner
Workplace: Bardea Group
Alma Mater: Drexel University
What is your hidden talent? “I am actually a drummer and a black belt in taekwondo.”
As an executive chef and partner with the Bardea Group, Antimo DiMeo is tasked with handling all kitchen operations and menu development at one of the hottest restaurant groups in the state. That includes showcasing a variety of fresh and modern techniques and flavors for Italian dishes, steaks and lighter fare at the group’s four Wilmington-based concepts led by Bardea Food & Drink and Bardea Steak. DiMeo’s creativity has earned acclaim, picking up two James Beard award nominations in the last five years, a rarity for a Delaware chef. Under his leadership, Bardea is planning two new concepts for downtown Wilmington, including Casa Nonna in the DE.CO Food Hall
