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Early Life and Education
Pete Blohme, known professionally as "Panini Pete," was born in Chicago and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His culinary career began in various restaurants, including raw bars and steakhouses. He pursued formal culinary education at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York.
Culinary Career
In 2006, Blohme opened his first restaurant, Panini Pete’s Café & Bakeshoppe, in Fairhope, Alabama. His restaurant's popularity led to the establishment of additional locations, eventually expanding his business to include other concepts, such as Sunset Pointe, Squid Ink, The Waterfront, and Parc Le Tralour Food Hall and Event Center. These restaurants are recognized for using fresh, local ingredients, a hallmark of Blohme's culinary approach.[1]
Media Appearances
Blohme has made multiple appearances on Food Network shows, including Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games, Guy’s Big Bite, The Great Food Truck Race with Tyler Florence, and CMT’s Sweet Home Alabama. He also toured with the Guy Fieri Road Show performing in live cooking demonstrations. Additionally, Blohme hosts a podcast, The Raw Ingredients where he discusses culinary topics with guests from the food industry.[2]
Philanthropy
Blohme is a founding member of the Messlords, a group of chefs who travel internationally to cook for U.S. military personnel. He also co-founded the PR Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans, individuals with special needs, and no-kill animal shelters.[3]
Publications
In addition to his work in the culinary field, Blohme authored a book titled Spatula Success, sharing insights from his career and offering inspiration to aspiring chefs.
- ^ "Panini Pete: Culinary Journey, Restaurants & Community Impact". Bienville Bites Food Tour. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Chef Pete Blohme". www.chefs-garden.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Stilwell, Blake (2021-08-23). "Why This Southern Chef Brought His Skills and Pals to Military Kitchens". Military.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.