In 2011, Marple Newtown Patch's food writer Clara Park got to meet a handful of chefs from sandwich and pizza shops to diners and specialty food shops. Here's a review of the chefs (and owners) we interviewed and met in 2011:

• Yang Won Park of Yuki Sushi in Newtown Square, published on Jan. 20.
• Asdghig Kazanjian of Armenian Delight in Broomall, published on Feb. 10.
• Michael Rigney of The Newtown Grill in Newtown Square, published on Feb. 24.
• Armand of Soprano's Deli in Broomall, published on March 10.
• Jim and Chris Costalas of Charlotte's Restaurant in Newtown Square, published on March 24.
• Tina Kalder of Fresco Pizza & Grill in Newtown Square, published on April 7.
• Ioannis Tsikis of Hot Spot Diner in Newtown Square, published on May 12.
• Jun Fun Ding of King Fu Restaurant in Broomall, publisehd on May 26.
• Darren Henderson of Great Harvest Bread Co. in Newtown Square, published on June 9.
• Chris Nikolos of Carmine's Pizza & Eatery in Newtown Square, published on June 23.
• Valeria Gospodinov of The Euro Market in Broomall, published on July 14.
• Cynthia Weinrich of Weinrich's Bakery in Newtown Square, published on Aug. 11
• Joanne Lee of Manhattan Bagel in Newtown Square, published on Aug. 25.
• Christopher Lamparelli of Christopher Chocolates in Newtown Square, published on Sept. 29.