Hi, I'm Deb Silver
Chef and Small Business Owner flexing my culinary muscles within the Greater Rochester community. Food is my passion and I am excited to share my craft with you.
Over the past two decades, my culinary experiences run the gamut. My first kitchen gig was at the renowned Machus Red Fox in Bloomfield Hills and continuing through culinary school, apprenticeship, MBA, owning a catering business, and even a stint as a butcher, I lived the passion that I now deliver to you. I support many neighborhood non-profits. Leader Dogs for the Blind, New Day Foundation, and Paint a Miracle, just to name a few. In 2022, I was named Businesswoman of the Year at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle awards and am a guest chef on The Nine on Fox2 News Detroit.
When not creating culinary masterpieces at The Sham Shack in Goodison, or welcoming customers at the Side Dish storefront in Downtown Rochester, you’ll probably find me on a crazy outdoor adventure with my husband, Aaron, and 4 children.
Meet Our Team
Culinary Masterminds
Our dream team is a cheerful bunch of food lovers drawn to the mission of connecting with the community. Every one of these merry tastemakers has a special set of gifts to help a once-fledging idea turn into a seasoned model that is redefining how you engage with food. We are all centered around delivering you the highest quality and most creative culinary experience. To show each team member’s uniqueness we asked, “If you could be any pasta shape, which kind would you be, and why?”
Alex
Baker Lead - The Sham Shack
“Cavatappi! Fun but classic. A little chaotic, versatile, and give me all of the sauce, always!”
JADE
Catering & Event Lead
“I would be Farfalle. I just like the shape of it and it looks like a butterfly!”
Kathy
Inventory Specialist
“I would be Tortellini because they are delicious little morsels of goodness!”
Barb
Social Media & Events Execution
“Mafaldine! In Italian means queen, my kids call me the Queen Bee. It’s versatile like fettuccine but with all the frills.”
Dione
Kitchen Assistant - The Sham Shack, Sales - Side Dish
“I would be Pappardelle. It’s thick and tastes great in saucy pasta sauce.”
Judy
Sales Lead - Side Dish
“My pasta shape would be Gemelli. The look of the noodle is unique and I (heart) using it in a vodka sauce or pasta salad.”
Kate
Food Prep - The Sham Shack, Sales - Side Dish
“Rigatoni! Because we have named our 4th Leader Dog puppy after this noodle.”
Ana
Food Prep - The Sham Shack
“Macaroni, because I am good with any kind of cheese.”
Renae
Kitchen Assistant - The Sham Shack
“Campanelle, because I love flowers and being outside in the garden!”
Ray
Production Chef - The Sham Shack
“I’m gonna say Bucatini. It’s a durable pasta and it holds up”
Meet Our Team
Culinary Masterminds
Our dream team is a cheerful bunch of food lovers drawn to the mission of connecting with the community. Every one of these merry tastemakers has a special set of gifts to help a once-fledging idea turn into a seasoned model that is redefining how you engage with food. We are all centered around delivering you the highest quality and most creative culinary experience. To show each team member’s uniqueness we asked, “If you could be any pasta shape, which kind would you be, and why?”
Jade
Catering & Event Lead
Alex
Bakery Lead - Sham Shack
Kathy
Inventory Specialist
Barb
Social Media & Events Execution
Dione
Kitchen Assistant - Sham Shack, Sales - Side Dish
Judy
Sales Lead - Side Dish
Kate
Food Prep - Sham Shack, Sales - Side Dish
Ana
Food Prep - Sham Shack
Renae
Kitchen Assistant - Sham Shack
Ray
Production Chef - Sham Shack
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
#SupportLocal
Genuine quality is core to our menu options and retail food offerings, and we rely on other like-minded quality-focused entrepreneurs and suppliers to support us. We know these small enterprises are passionate about their product and truly create everything with love. Our links to local producers and other small businesses strengthen our bonds to the community and make these amazing culinary creators available for you to enjoy.
Local Partnerships
DIG IN
See What We’ve Cooked Up
It’s easy to get your fix of our culinary creations. Select from catering a special event, scheduling a unique on-site experience, or pick up an unforgettable dinner and a unique bottle of wine. There’s no wrong choice. Have us cater your party with food, liquor, staffing, and all the plans to make the party a hit. Come to our teaching kitchen and learn to cook and enjoy unique wines with your friends. Or, keep it simple and enjoy a night off with our made-from-scratch meal-to-go service.
