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Cookie Till
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Cookie Till’s work is defined by a two-part craft: cooking and ownership held in the same hand. At Steve & Cookie's in Margate, New Jersey, that means the stove, the dining room, and the business are all part of the same daily practice. As chef and co-owner, she is not separated from the room she serves; the title places her inside the timing, pressure, and continuity that keep a restaurant functioning.
The Path
The role of chef and co-owner at Steve & Cookie's is a working description, not a ceremonial one. For Cookie Till, it marks a position built on familiarity with the restaurant’s pace and the demands of service. Ownership here is tied to cooking, and cooking is tied to accountability for the place as a whole. The job sits close to the details that shape a dining room: the timing of a dish, the rhythm of a shift, and the continuity that lets a restaurant hold its identity over time.
The Work Today
Today she remains chef and co-owner of Steve & Cookie's, keeping kitchen work and business oversight in the same span of responsibility. That dual role requires attention to what leaves the pass and to the larger structure around it. It is a practical arrangement: precision in the kitchen, judgment in operations, and a steady hand on both. In Margate, New Jersey, Cookie Till’s presence is part of the restaurant’s working foundation, where daily service depends on both flavor and management.
Signature
Cookie's signature dishes include lobster mac-n-cheese, seafood pan-roast, and blueberry pies. Read together, they show a kitchen that values comfort, richness, and familiarity without losing discipline. Lobster mac-n-cheese carries the weight of a satisfying, generously built dish. Seafood pan-roast points to a cook who works comfortably with the sea and with depth of flavor. Blueberry pies bring the sweet finish that often defines a restaurant’s memory. These dishes help define Steve & Cookie's, and they carry Cookie Till’s name through the menu in a direct, practical way.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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How did Cookie Till get started?
Her career begins with Steve & Cookie's in Margate, New Jersey, where she is listed as owner and chef.
What is Cookie Till best known for today?
She is best known as chef and co-owner of Steve & Cookie's in Margate, New Jersey.
