Element

Specialties

The endless creativity of Chefs and owners David and Stacy Gedney has produced an excellent alternative to the commitment of fine dining restaurants like Apartment 2g, and to the ennui of the countless chain restaurants.

Element offers a variety of sapid dishes for lunch and dinner in a relaxed and modern atmosphere, augmented by a full bar, beers on draft and an elegant wine list.

For lunch, we offer the best array of soups, salads, and sandwiches, each made with fresh ingredients and care. We hand-​make our own rolls for sandwiches, and roast all of our meats in-​house.

Dinner at Element is the best of both worlds: the high quality food of our renowned chefs, and a comfortable environment filled with friendly faces. Our bistro menu includes a selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts. We adjust the menu regularly to keep our ingredients fresh and our choices interesting.

History

Established in 2006.

J’s Gourmet was founded in 1992 as a retail wine and gourmet food store offering sandwiches for take-​out.

In 2003, David and Stacy Gedney joined the company when they opened Apartment 2g above the wine and sandwich shop. Shortly thereafter, they bought J’s Gourmet.

Bringing a new energy to the business, the couple scaled back in some areas to allow for more seating for lunch and an expansion of the wine cellar.

In 2006, the Gedneys opened their second restaurant Element, a bar and bistro open for dinner. By 2008, Element absorbed the lunch shift, leaving the «J’s Gourmet» name to refer to the company as a whole.

For 2010, the Gedneys will unveil their newest addition to the business: the Patio and Garden. This outdoor dining room will expand Element, both in size and setting. The patio accessible by a path through the newly planted garden. The chefs are growing their own fruits, vegetables, greens, and herbs to be used in the kitchens.

Meet the Business Owner

David and Stacy G.

Business Owner

Executive Chefs and Owners, David and Stacy Gedney, met at the Inn at Little Washington. David, a product of The California Culinary Academy, attributes his love of cooking to his parents: «They are consummate entertainers. I can remember my parents planning menus for dinner parties; and then making all of the food that my siblings and I could not touch!» David’s professional career spans from diners to five-​star/​five-​diamond restaurants.

Stacy, like David, grew up in an entertaining home. Stacy’s mother had a small cake business; and Stacy had her own catering business when she was in high school, prepare bagged lunches for local business men and women. She attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Also like David, her training was for professional cooking, but she has gravitated toward pastry-​making.

Element also recommends

The Wine Shop at J’s Gourmet

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review

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«Our world-​class wine shop»

Apartment 2g

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American (Traditional)

David and Stacy G. says,

«Our fine-​dining restaurant, Apartment 2g, is the Chefs’ first domain; and dining upstairs is an invitation to their Apartment.»