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Anthony Strong

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Anthony Strong, 27, might be known for his way with Italian food but he cut his teeth on French technique, working as the sous chef at Vincent-a contemporary French restaurant in Minneapolis and from there at NYC's world-renowned Le Bernardin. In 2005 Anthony moved to San Francisco for fresher ingredients as well as a fresh perspective on cooking. He landed at Delfina working with James Beard-winning chef Craig Stoll who has since taught him to be humbled by the simple things-from the art of pizza dough to an appreciation of housemade ricotta-all of which make up the rustic but sophisticated dishes for which Deflina and its two pizzerias have become famous (famous enough to have their "Panna Pie" be ranked third in the U.S. by GQ's lauded critic Alan Richman). This fall, Anthony will take the helm at Delfina's fourth restaurant which will be located along the popular Valencia Street corridor in the Mission District. The yet-to-be named restaurant will feature a Roman menu, as well as a full bar with cocktails.