Tom McAliney - Executive Chef

Thomas McAliney is the executive chef of Brandt Beef, a single family owned, premium natural beef producer that is dedicated to sustainable practices.  In this role, McAliney actively works with chefs, retailers and consumers to promote Brandt’s all-natural beef products and environmentally sustainable practices.  McAliney also provides education and recipes to advocate the use of the entire animal and raise awareness for Brandt Beef’s “farm-to-fork” philosophy which involves raising its animals humanely and naturally without hormones or antibiotics.

Prior to Brandt Beef, McAliney served as executive chef and director of food and beverage at the Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Conn.  During his tenure, McAliney refined his passion for working with local growers and seasonal products by creating new menus which introduced his membership to environmentally sustainable foods.  He has also served as the executive chef and assistant general manager for The Union Club of The City of New York.

Prior to the Union Club, Tom was recruited as the corporate executive chef of special events for Planet Hollywood and New-York based Restaurant Associates where he hosted such events as the Grammy Awards, Olympic fundraisers, the Elton John AIDS Foundation Awards, Mayor Giuliani’s Inauguration, Hollywood movie premiers, celebrity weddings and corporate IPO’s.

Previously, McAliney opened and operated McHurley’s Restaurant in East Fishkill, New York.  It was here that he developed a passion for working with local farms, dairies and wineries to create contemporary menus blended with seasonal products.  During his ownership, McAliney’s restaurant received multiple accolades including:  “Best Restaurant,” 1989-1991, Hudson Valley Food and Wine Society and “Top 5 Restaurants,” 1985-1991, Hudson Valley Magazine.

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