There’s a twinkle in Chris Koshar’s eye that belies the seriousness of his duties. After all, as executive chef at South Franklin Circle’s Radius restaurant, he’s the point man for customer satisfaction: Managing, training, purchasing, cooking, designing menus, and maintaining guest relations all fall within his purview. And yet talk to the man, and you’ll find him confident and relaxed, …
If you are looking for Sandy Bender, chances are you’ll find her in a garden. As South Franklin Circle’s director of dining services, Chef Bender brings an impressive resume to her duties at Crane House, the Bistro and, of course, Radius, the community’s open-to-the-public restaurant. Among her many noteworthy accomplishments, the Lorain native earned a degree from the prestigious Culinary …
For pastry chef Ariel Galun, life is all about sweet endings. And as the force behind Radius’ ever-changing menu of dessert temptations ─ anything from silken crème brulée and Key Lime pie to salted caramel ice cream and mango sorbet ─ Ariel has a chance to put her passions into practice. “I would describe my approach as ‘meticulously crafted, traditional …