Executive Chef Richard Sweed

Executive Chef Richard Sweed is originally from PA, where he was trained in French technique in high end restaurants throughout the east coast. With a love for farm fresh ingredients Chef Richard brings his east coast flare to the Midwest showing you his spin on classics as well as new modern cuisine.

Chef Richard’s eclectic cooking style has won him the title of Iron Chef Milwaukee, OneWed Caterer of The Year, and he was a featured chef at Savor Sample Wisconsin and Lake Geneva Food and Wine Festival. Meet Chef Richard anytime at Central Coast during dinner or at one of our special events.

Event Coordinator Aeryn Barry

“I have always had a passion for planning events and making every event a special day that will be remembered for a lifetime.  My passion is for working with a bride and groom throughout their wedding planning experience to make the process stress free and memorable.”  Aeryn sees every event as an opportunity to design the experience of a lifetime and to create a priceless memory.  

Aeryn attended Eastern Connecticut State University and now resides in Fort Atkinson with her family. 

 

Chef Cara Stradinger

I have been working in a kitchen since I was really young. I had always loved watching my mom cook and often found myself pulling a chair up next to counter to get my hands in what she was doing. I think I helped her make a mess more than anything. That is why I love cooking so much. I can make a huge mess but in the end a dish comes out looking and tasting amazing. But I have grown to love baking the most. It is hard to find me in the kitchen without flour or some sort of berry sauce plastered to my chef jacket. I’m always trying to think of sweet treats to test out on my fellow coworkers or for dessert specials.

Cara graduated from culinary school in May 2010. 

  

Lead Bartender Stephanie Schuler

“I have been bartending for eight years.  I enjoy the challenge of perfecting someone’s favorite drink.  I am known for my old fashioneds and my lemon drop martinis.”

Stephanie is from Janesville, WI.

 

Lead Server Kevin Johnson

Kevin was born and raised in the restaurant industry.  Kevin is a Class A first operatic tenor and can be found performing tableside at Central Coast for special occasions.  “I love the scallops and the bone in prime ribeye.  When I can’t choose I order the ribeye with a side of scallops!”