Lucas Manteca
Chef / Entrepreneur
- Role
- Chef Owner at La Porteña
- Location
- Cape May Point, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lucas Manteca
Awards 2014 James Beard Foundation, Best MidAtlantic Chef nominee 2013 New Jersey Top 25 Restaurants 2012 Best of the Shore by Craig LaBan Philadelphia Inquirer 2008 Fourty under 40 award. New Jerseys most accomplished young businessmen and women who have been making headlines in their field and who share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and to the community - the next generation of unstoppable leaders! TV Appearance Good Day New York Show NBC WASHINGTON NBC PHILADELPHIA Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Food Network Chopped Food Network Cook Your Ass Off TNT Stages Blue Hill at Stone Barn, Dan Barber Martin Berazategui, San Sebastián Spain Fat Duck, Bray, UK, Heston Bluementhal
Experience
Chef Owner
May 2025 — Present · Stone Harbor, NJ, US
La Porteña, an intimate supper club-style restaurant in the heart of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, where the warmth of Argentinean hospitality meets bold, seasonal flavors. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Argentina and the bounty of South Jersey, we offer a prix-fixe dining experience with curated courses leading to a selection of main dishes.At the helm of La Porteña is Chef Lucas Manteca, Argentinean chef whose deep respect for local ingredients and skilled craftsmanship define our menu. Guests can choose from expertly grilled meats, fresh seafood, daily homemade pastas, and farm-fresh vegetables. For those seeking the ultimate steak experience, we offer the option to select or upgrade to carefully sourced meats—from prime cuts of local Jersey cattle to some of the most prestigious Argentinean farms, where cattle are raised on lush pastures for unmatched flavor and quality. Designed by Deanna Ebner, Lucas’s wife, La Porteña’s space embodies a vintage cheeky charm, where guests can gather, indulge, and linger over a long, leisurely meal. Thoughtful details, warm hospitality, and an inviting atmosphere make it a place to enjoy great food and good company.At La Porteña, every meal is an opportunity to slow down, enjoy great food, and share memorable moments. We look forward to welcoming you.
Education
French Culinary Institute
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
2002 — 2003
Instituto Santa Cruz, Buenos Aires Argentina
Bachelor's degree
Skills
- Marketing
- Business Strategy
- P
- Wine
- Recipe Development
- Food Service
- New Business Development
- Microsoft Office
- Fine Dining
- Catering
- Hospitality
- Forecasting
- Powerpoint
- Team Building
- Restaurants
- Food
- Cuisine
- Business Planning
- Management
- Customer Service
- Banquet Operations
- Food & Beverage
- Restaurant Management
- Cooking
- Inventory Management
- Menu Costing
- Sales
- Product Development
- Food Industry
- Social Media
- Microsoft Excel
- Hospitality Management
- Chef
- Recipes
- Event Planning
- Retail
- Marketing Strategy
- Microsoft Word
- Sales Management
- Hotels
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