Chef Stephen Blandino is a Staten Island native with a passion for cooking. His food lineage dates back to his two Italian grandmothers where he would spend his time learning how to cook with them. Chef Stephen Blandino graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.

Head to the patio at Americana on Lake Jacqueline in Desert Shores for a tranquil view. Early American cuisine with mixed European interpretations influences chef Stephen Blandino’s menu.