New Jersey’s Chef of the Year Is Allen Walski of Clemmy’s
By: Jacqueline Mroz | Published: 2026-11-06 17:34:33 | Source: njmonthly.com
Allen Walski, the chef and co-owner of Clemmy’s in Waretown, was named Chef of the Year on Thursday night at the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association Awards.
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A native of Surf City, Walski previously served as executive chef at the Arlington in Ship Bottom before opening Clemmy’s in 2023. The tiny, no-reservations spot is one of New Jersey Monthly‘s Top 50 restaurants, and

