MEET THE TEAM
THE FACES BEHIND THE FLAVOR
BLAKE HARTLEY
CULINARY DIRECTOR
With 17 years in hospitality and a Culinary Arts degree, I’m passionate about seasonality, sustainability, and mentoring chefs in leadership. I thrive on creativity, teamwork, and fostering fellowship around the table while staying open to growth and innovation.
ANDY LONG
VICE PRESIDENT OF MRG
With 17 years in hospitality and a Culinary Arts degree, I’m passionate about seasonality, sustainability, and mentoring chefs in leadership. I thrive on creativity, teamwork, and fostering fellowship around the table while staying open to growth and innovation.
ELISE VITALE
PASTRY CHEF
Started with MRG in 2015. “I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends. In my free time I enjoy reading, exercising, decorating my home; and cooking meals for friends and family.”
RICHARD RAMIREZ
BAR MANAGER
Started with MRG in March 2019. Enjoys programming, basketball, working out, reading psychological thriller books in his free time.