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Nov 2024
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1133: Evan Hennessey, Chef/Owner of Stag...

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Evan Hennessey is the Chef and Owner of Stages and The Living Room, both located in a gorgeous old mill building in Dover, New Hampshire. Chef Evan was previously on the show for episode 8 and episode 748. Stages serves "Progressive New England cuisine" and is a tasting menu experience. The Living Room opened in 2022 as a cocktail bar in the same building, and has expanded the number of seats for guests. Even has also recently created a new and progressive staging program!

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Contact the guest:

  • Website for Stages: https://www.stages-dining.com/
  • Website for The Living Room: https://www.stages-dining.com/thelivingroom
  • Instagram: @evanhennessey

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