Head chefs and co-owners Walker Stern and Joe Ogrodnek(Joseph Ogrodnek) developed a friendship while honing their skills as students at the Culinary Institute of America. After graduating in 2002, both worked at Alain Ducasse at the Essex House and individually went on to have distinguished careers at a some of New York City’s best restaurants. Since opening its doors in 2011, Battersby—which is named after the street in Philadelphia where Joe grew up—has prized itself on sophisticated, yet thoughtful dishes, expert technique, and a unique and welcoming environment. Following the critical acclaim and neighborhood following of Battersby, Joe and Walker opened their second restaurant Dover on Court Street in November of 2013.