Chef/Owner Tom Puskarich

A California native, Tom Puskarich moved to New England in the early 1990s, bringing the flavors of the West Coast with him. After nearly a decade of working in Southern New Hampshire restaurants, he took a position with renowned Boston caterer The Catered Affair before a brief relocation to California.

Excited by the revitalization of downtown Manchester, he returned in 2007 and opened Z food & drink. Puskarich’s concept of Seriously Fun Food—classic dishes, newly inspired—celebrates the belief that is food is for sharing and that every time we share a meal together it’s a special occasion.

His commitment to quality and dedication to using as many local and organic products as possible quickly earned him top honors among the media.

After three years of crafting and serving his Seriously Fun Food to Southern New Hampshirites, Puskarich has expanded his offerings to include drop-off and full-service catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, benefits and private entertaining.

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