Aimee Olexy is an American restaurateur who, with Stephen Starr, owns The Love in Philadelphia.[1] They also co-own Talula's Table and Talula's Garden.[2]
Biography
editOlexy grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In the late 1980s, as a teenager, her first restaurant job was in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania at Spring Mill Café. She attended St. Joseph’s University where she earned a degree in English literature followed by a MBA. She went on to France and attended l’Universitie du Vin.[3]
Career
editIn 1999, she returned to Philadelphia and got jobs relating to operations in the restaurant industry. Her first job with Starr was as general manager of Blue Angel, his Center City, Philadelphia bistro. She was promoted to Director of Restaurants and, in 2000, opened Pod.[3]
With ex-husband Bryan Sikora, she opened Django on Society Hill which earned a four bell rating from Craig LaBan of The Philadelphia Inquirer.[3]
Awards and honors
editThe Love was named one of the best new restaurants of 2018 by Esquire (magazine).[4]
References
edit- ^ Vigoda, Rachel (November 5, 2017). "5 Reasons Why The Love Is a Big-Deal Opening". Eater Philadelphia. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ Vigoda, Rachel (November 10, 2017). "Swoon Over The Love, Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy's New Restaurant". Eater Philadelphia. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "AIMEE OLEXY". Cook. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ Jones, Alexandra (November 28, 2018). "The Love Is One of Esquire's Best New Restaurants of 2018". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved 4 February 2023.