Chef Anthony Licari
Chef At Home In Portland
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Passionate culinary enthusiast dedicated to crafting dishes that evoke feelings of joy and warmth, delivering care and comfort through every bite.
As a dedicated and hardworking 29-year-old personal chef, I bring years of experience and a passion for culinary excellence to every dish I create. With a commitment to honesty and integrity, I meticulously source ingredients from local and in-season options, purposefully selecting the freshest produce and highest quality meats to ensure an unforgettable dining experience for my clients. Each meal is crafted with immense care and attention to detail, reflecting not only my culinary expertise but also my unwavering dedication to providing guests with delicious taste and an unparalleled overall dining experience. With a focus on conscious sourcing and a genuine love for the art of cooking, I strive to exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on every plate I have the pleasure of serving.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
A celebration. Cooking and eating have always been associated with celebration to me. Cooking & food & good times are synonymous
I learned to cook at...
Various scratch kitchens
A cooking secret...
Working with clients to cook and prepare a special meal for the given occasion being celebrated. My secret is to cook for each individual at the table
My menus
Farmhouse Charcuterie Board: Featuring locally sourced cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pickled vegetables, and homemade preserves
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Personalized Starters Offered. Please Inquire
Arugula and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts: Peppery arugula tossed with sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette
Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato Purée and Bacon Jam: Pan-seared scallops served atop creamy sweet potato purée and topped with a savory-sweet bacon jam
Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese with Baby Greens and Champagne Vinaigrette: Creamy goat cheese coated in fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and served over mixed baby greens with a Champagne vinaigrette
Personalized First Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Sauce: Pork tenderloin stuffed with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and herbs, roasted until juicy and tender, and served with a Marsala wine sauce
Braised Lamb Shank with Red Wine Jus and Root Vegetable Purée: Succulent lamb shank slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, served with a rich red wine jus and silky root vegetable purée
Personalized Main Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Beef Short Rib Bourguignon with Mashed Potato and Glazed Carrots: Fork-tender beef short ribs braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots, and onions, served with creamy mashed potato and glazed baby carrots
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Vanilla Chevre Cheese Cake
Personalized Dessert Courses Offered. Please Inquire
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Charcuterie
Focaccia & Stracciatella
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey
Personalized Starters Offered. Please Inquire
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette
Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Pesto
Herb-Marinated Grilled Octopus with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata: Tender grilled octopus marinated in fragrant herbs, served with a vibrant lemon-parsley gremolata, accompanied by roasted fingerling potatoes and blistered cherry tomato
Personalized First Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Handmade Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragout
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps: Creamy Arborio rice cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and garnished with crispy Parmesan crisps for added texture
Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Horseradish Gremolata: Tender braised short ribs, slow-cooked until fork-tender and served with a velvety red wine demi-glace, topped with a zesty horseradish gremolata, and accompanied by creamy mashed pot
Personalized Main Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Tiramisu with Espresso Ganache: Layers of bourbon-spiked mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, topped with a rich espresso ganache and cocoa powder
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Personalized Dessert Courses Offered. Please Inquire
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Clam Chowder
Lobster bisque
Oysters
Mussels
Scallop Ceviche
Day Boat Seared Scallops with Sweet Corn Puree, Crispy Chorizo, and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce: Fresh sea bass fillets pan-seared until crispy, served with a tangy lemon caper butter sauce, and accompanied by sautéed baby spinach and roasted fingerling potatoes
Southern NH Fisherman's Paella: A delectable combination of local fish, such as haddock or cod, with mussels, clams, and shrimp, cooked with saffron-infused rice, bell peppers, peas, and a touch of spice
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Blueberry Crisp: A classic Maine dessert featuring local blueberries baked with a buttery oat crumble topping, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Dark Chocolate Dacquoise
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Farmhouse Charcuterie Board: Featuring locally sourced cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pickled vegetables, and homemade preserves
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Personalized Starters Offered. Please Inquire
Arugula and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts: Peppery arugula tossed with sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette
Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato Purée and Bacon Jam: Pan-seared scallops served atop creamy sweet potato purée and topped with a savory-sweet bacon jam
Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese with Baby Greens and Champagne Vinaigrette: Creamy goat cheese coated in fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and served over mixed baby greens with a Champagne vinaigrette
Personalized First Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Sauce: Pork tenderloin stuffed with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and herbs, roasted until juicy and tender, and served with a Marsala wine sauce
Braised Lamb Shank with Red Wine Jus and Root Vegetable Purée: Succulent lamb shank slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, served with a rich red wine jus and silky root vegetable purée
Personalized Main Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Beef Short Rib Bourguignon with Mashed Potato and Glazed Carrots: Fork-tender beef short ribs braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots, and onions, served with creamy mashed potato and glazed baby carrots
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Vanilla Chevre Cheese Cake
Personalized Dessert Courses Offered. Please Inquire
View full menu
Charcuterie
Focaccia & Stracciatella
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey
Personalized Starters Offered. Please Inquire
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette
Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Pesto
Herb-Marinated Grilled Octopus with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata: Tender grilled octopus marinated in fragrant herbs, served with a vibrant lemon-parsley gremolata, accompanied by roasted fingerling potatoes and blistered cherry tomato
Personalized First Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Handmade Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragout
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps: Creamy Arborio rice cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and garnished with crispy Parmesan crisps for added texture
Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Horseradish Gremolata: Tender braised short ribs, slow-cooked until fork-tender and served with a velvety red wine demi-glace, topped with a zesty horseradish gremolata, and accompanied by creamy mashed pot
Personalized Main Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Tiramisu with Espresso Ganache: Layers of bourbon-spiked mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, topped with a rich espresso ganache and cocoa powder
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Personalized Dessert Courses Offered. Please Inquire
View full menu
Clam Chowder
Lobster bisque
Oysters
Mussels
Scallop Ceviche
Day Boat Seared Scallops with Sweet Corn Puree, Crispy Chorizo, and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce: Fresh sea bass fillets pan-seared until crispy, served with a tangy lemon caper butter sauce, and accompanied by sautéed baby spinach and roasted fingerling potatoes
Southern NH Fisherman's Paella: A delectable combination of local fish, such as haddock or cod, with mussels, clams, and shrimp, cooked with saffron-infused rice, bell peppers, peas, and a touch of spice
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Blueberry Crisp: A classic Maine dessert featuring local blueberries baked with a buttery oat crumble topping, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Dark Chocolate Dacquoise
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Farmhouse Charcuterie Board: Featuring locally sourced cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pickled vegetables, and homemade preserves
Endive Salad with Roquefort and Candied Pecans: Crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Pickled Shallots: Creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Personalized Starters Offered. Please Inquire
Arugula and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts: Peppery arugula tossed with sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette
Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato Purée and Bacon Jam: Pan-seared scallops served atop creamy sweet potato purée and topped with a savory-sweet bacon jam
Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese with Baby Greens and Champagne Vinaigrette: Creamy goat cheese coated in fresh herbs and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and served over mixed baby greens with a Champagne vinaigrette
Personalized First Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Sauce: Pork tenderloin stuffed with a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and herbs, roasted until juicy and tender, and served with a Marsala wine sauce
Braised Lamb Shank with Red Wine Jus and Root Vegetable Purée: Succulent lamb shank slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, served with a rich red wine jus and silky root vegetable purée
Personalized Main Courses Offered. Please Inquire
Beef Short Rib Bourguignon with Mashed Potato and Glazed Carrots: Fork-tender beef short ribs braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots, and onions, served with creamy mashed potato and glazed baby carrots
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Blackberry Sage Sorbet with Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Refreshing blackberry sage sorbet served with buttery lemon shortbread cookies for a light and summery dessert
Vanilla Chevre Cheese Cake
Personalized Dessert Courses Offered. Please Inquire
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