ABOUT DuMont

DuMont Restaurant opened its doors in June of 2001. The green neon sign was salvaged from a building that had previously housed offices of the world's fourth commercial television network, DuMont Television Network. Since its inception, DuMont's commitment to the neighborhood and to a simple yet commendable food program have been the foundations of its popularity. The menu features classics such as The DuMont Burger and The DuMac & Cheese, as well as seasonal specials that change on a daily basis. With its stylish and unpretentious atmosphere, DuMont has been a Williamsburg mainstay for the last decade.

COLIN DEVLIN, OWNER

Colin Devlin changed the face of Williamsburg's dining scene when he opened DuMont in 2001. Further developing a successful formula for simple yet thoughtful neighborhood restaurants with smart, unpretentious service and fresh, contemporary American fare. DuMont Burger opened in 2005 followed by Michelin-starred Dressler in 2006.

Born in Philadelphia, Colin's introduction to the industry was modest enough. A job as a 14 year old dishwasher at a local catering company segued into a lifelong passion and career. When he moved to NYC in 1994, Colin found work with acclaimed restaurateur Keith McNally at Pravda and Balthazar. Ultimately, inspired by McNally's accomplishments, Colin decided to try his hand at the business. DuMont proved an almost instant achievement. The rest, as they say, is history.

POLO DOBKIN, EXECUTIVE CHEF

Polo Dobkin graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City in 2000. He has worked for various New York City establishments including the Screening Room, Dining Room and Gramercy Tavern, joining DuMont in 2002. Together with Colin Devlin they opened DuMont Burger in 2005 and Dressler in 2006.

Dobkin's contemporary seasonal American cooking received a 2 star review from Frank Bruni of the New York Times for Dressler in 2006. In 2008 he received a star from the Michelin Guide, which he has received again in 2009, 2010 & 2011. Other accolades include being awarded Food Arts Magazine's Emerging Tastemaker Award in 2006 and being listed as a Semi-Finalist of the James Beard Best Chef New York City in 2008, 2010 & 2011.

Polo and the restaurants have been featured in Art Culinaire, Food Arts, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, GQ, Travel & Leisure among others. DuMont and DuMont Burger consistently rate as having New York City's Best Hamburger and Best Mac and Cheese. Dobkin is currently the Executive Chef overseeing the kitchens and menus at DuMont, Dressler and Dumont Burger.

DALIA JURGENSEN, PASTRY CHEF

Formerly pastry chef for the three-star restaurant, Veritas, Dalia Jurgensen has worked in the kitchens of acclaimed restaurants such as Nobu, Layla and La Cote Basque. Her work has been widely reviewed and featured in publications including the New York Times, New York, the New York Daily News and USA Today. Her Memoir, Spiced, about life in the kitchen, was published by Putnam in April, 2009.

MATTHEW FEDDOCK, WINE DIRECTOR

With past experience at La Goulue and Michelin-starred Country. Matthew Feddock is a member of The Court of Master Sommeliers and the American Sommelier Association. Matthew has been building and fine tuning the wine program for the Devlin Metro Group Restaurants since 2009. Matthew's noteworthy wine lists balance selections from reputable, well recognized producers with boutique, and up and coming wineries. Additionally Matthew is the general manager at Dressler and an instructor at ASA.