Rob’s deep knowledge and playful style allow him to dabble with diverse ingredients and unexpected pairings, bringing together an unfamiliar liqueur and seasonal herb to create exactly what his guest has in mind. Most recently as Bar Manager at The Hawthorne, Rob dove deeper into the technical aspects of spirits to become a true curator of the bar’s extensive collection. Prior to Pammy’s, Rob executed impressive bar programs at Cambridge’s Craigie on Main and Kirkland Tap & Trotter. ![]() His passion for hospitality brought him back to the bar, where he loves interacting with guests and experimenting with obscure ingredients. Rob got an early start in the restaurant industry, working as a dishwasher as a young teenager, bartending by 18, and trying out a stint in restaurant marketing after college. When she's not chatting wine on the dining room floor, you can find Katie drinking wine, submerged in the ocean, headbanging, or bopping around the Somerville with her dog, Benji. In other media, you can check out Katie's poetry at 86 Logic and Tinderbox Poetry Review, and her graphic design at Deadword Theatre. Now, at Pammy's, Katie is having a blast curating natural wines from producers in Italy and America who care for their land and dedicate their lives to the earth to be the ornate frame around Chef Chris's artistic menu. Most recently entranced in the magic of Sherry and craft cocktails at Taberna de Haro, Katie honed her palate and love of all things wine. A trained printmaker and poet, during art school hospitality became a way of life, and wine became her favorite medium. Katie started pouring beverages and never really stopped. Not really, but that's what it feels like as a Massachusetts native when your first ever job is at Dunkin' Donuts. ![]() Katie Hubbard was born into the restaurant industry. Together, Chris and Pam’s goal is to serve unfussy, great food and channel their natural knack for hospitality. Showcase just a few star ingredients in a dish and allow the care, knowledge and skill to shine through. ![]() In defining his approach to food at Pammy’s, Chris believes in power of simplicity. The combination of all of these things is what makes Chris the chef he is today. She spent hours with Maître D’s after school, folding napkins and steaming silverware.Ĭhris built his impressive resume across many fine establishments, but attributes his career to five impactful experiences: the fundamentals of cooking at Rialto discipline at Clio balance, texture and spice at Cafe Gray how to cook pasta at Sfoglia and the importance of maximum flavor impact at ABC Cocina. The daughter of a hotelier and a restaurateur, Pam lived in New York City hotels when she was a young girl, finding herself often left with cooks and busboys as babysitters. There, he was inspired to appreciate the nuances of produce and discover the delicate seasonality of flavors. But deep down, it was always their fate to open a restaurant.Ĭhris’ life has been surrounded by food - growing it, cultivating it, cooking it - even from his early days on his family’s fourth-generation farm. A dual-opening fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.Ĭhris Willis was going to be a drummer. As the kitchen pulls from Italian culture and American innovation, the wine list also juxtaposes New and Old World wines from small vineyards in both countries. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibe to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis, who live right up the street, Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. ![]() Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria.
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