[source: Inside Jersey]

Inside Jersey bypassed the Top Chefs this year to bring readers their list of the Top 5 Sous Chefs for 2015 in New Jersey (each profile linked): Martyna Krowicka, Joe Beninato, Jon Vitiello, Martin Kester, and Patrick Tavares. As customary, this issue — the February 2015 edition — also features their list of best Home Cooks in NJ.

Martyna Krowicka — The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station – Restaurant Website
(Note: Now at Empellon Taqueria in NYC)
Joe Beninato — Ursino, Union – Restaurant Website
Jon Vitiello — Thirty Acres, Jersey City – Restaurant Website
(Note: Executive Chef Kevin Pemoulie was named a Top Chef in 2014)
Martin Kester — Ninety Acres, Peapack-Gladstone – Restaurant Website
Patrick Tavares — Eno Terra, Kingston – Restaurant Website