Portrait of Wayne Wadington
i. Biography
Wayne Wadington works across French bistro cooking in two registers: as chef of Le Bistro des Glycines in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France, and as chef and owner at La Plage Bistro in Bellport, New York. A Long Island native, he was chef/owner of La Plage in Wading River, New York, in 1996. His work is identified with Inventive French-American cuisine.
The Climb
Wayne Wadington is chef and owner of La Plage Bistro (since 2025) and chef of Le Bistro des Glycines.
Today
At La Plage Bistro in Bellport, New York, Wayne Wadington is chef and owner. In Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France, he serves as chef at Le Bistro des Glycines. His cooking is known for Inventive French-American cuisine.
Career - Chef and owner, La Plage Bistro, Bellport, New York (2025–present) - Chef, Le Bistro des Glycines, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France
Signature
Wayne's signature dishes include steak frites, coq au vin, and beef bourguignon.
Recognition
The clearest markers of this career are the roles themselves: chef/owner in Wading River in 1996, chef and owner in Bellport, and chef in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. Read together, they place Wayne Wadington in a line that runs from Long Island kitchens to a French posting, with Inventive French-American cuisine as the throughline.
FAQ What is Wayne Wadington's current role? Wayne Wadington is Chef. What is Wayne Wadington known for? Inventive French-American cuisine.
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