TIMELINE

2005  In the spring, Judi was chosen to be the celebrity chef spokesperson for Florida Red Potatoes. Known for her easy, yet elegant recipes Judi was a perfect match for these local spuds, making several appearances throughout the state of Florida sharing her inventive dishes and secrets to red potatoes success.

Judi Gallagher receives award for "Outstanding Community Service" from the Creative Cooks Club and is named to "The Preservation Circle" of Historic Spanish Point for her charitable work.

Judi continues her travels around the world and highlighting her carrer with interviews including Jacques Pepin, Baroness Philippine Rothschild, Marcia Mondavi, and some of the greatest culinary talents of the century. 

Chef Chris Covelli invites Judi Gallagher as special media guest for the James Beard Dinner, April 2005

2004 Looking for yet another venue to share her knowledge of and love for food, Judi launches Cooking In Paradise, a radio show on 1220 AM in Sarasota, Florida last April. Her lively show brings in rave reviews as she interviews food heavyweights including Arthur Schwartz, Roy Yamaguchi, Damien Mandola, Joey Altman and Martin Yan.

2002 Proving she can cook up a storm on the mainland or the high seas, Judi uses her culinary expertise and dynamic personality to showcase culinary demonstrations and related presentations on Crystal Cruise Lines.

2001 Judi acts on her passion for food and takes her experience to a larger audience, debuting her cooking shows Suncoast Cuisine (Channel 21), Suncoast Cuisine Too (Channel 21 and BLAB TV), and What's Cookin'(SNN Channel 6) to share her creative approach to cooking and dining throughout Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. She has quickly made a name for herself, building a loyal following of viewers eager to see what Judi's cooking up next.

2000  Deciding to go into business for herself, Judi launched Judi Gallagher-Cooking In Paradise to provide restaurant marketing, management and public relations services for local, regional and national dining establishments.

1996  Judi relocated to Sarasota, Florida, to begin a culinary career in a tropical paradise. Her first venture was as Marketing Director and Manager of the award-winning, fine dining establishment Ophelia's On The Bay. While there, sales increased an average of 22 percent.

1995 Rounding out her restaurant experience, Judi became a Trainer/Classroom Coordinator for Outback Steakhouse. She was responsible for opening new Outback restaurants, training staff, and implementing corporate policies.

1990 As Co-Director of Operations for Just Desserts in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Judi catered to such prestigious establishments as Legal Seafoods and DeLuca Markets, providing sweet treats for the growing number of coffee and gourmet food emporiums. She also had quite a following with the local consumers as well.

1987  Building on her restaurant management success, Judi opens her second chef owned restaurant in Gloucester, Massachusetts, called BJ's In The Park. Specializing in gourmet food in a casual atmosphere, Judi’s 120-person restaurant quickly attracts a loyal following and gains regional acclaim.

1984  Judi first tests out her restaurant management skills at The Main Street Café in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Under her ownership/management, the restaurant tripled its volume in just three months and boasted a menu that won numerous awards of distinction.