A New Spot in Bay Shore: Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop

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Slow Fast Food at its Finest at Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop

Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop, a newly opened spot in Bay Shore, is redefining the takeout experience by offering thoughtfully prepared, chef-made meals with the convenience of grab-and-go. More than just a takeout spot, Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop pairs these meals with a carefully curated upscale market, making it the perfect destination for busy food lovers who don’t want to compromise on quality.

The Heart Behind Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop

Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop is the brainchild of Joanna Siegel, an Islip native and lifelong private chef who has spent over two decades perfecting her craft in Hamptons kitchens. Joanna’s passion for food is the driving force behind this unique concept, where each dish is prepared with care, starting from sourcing local, high-quality ingredients to creating meals that are ready for customers to enjoy at home. Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop isn’t just about fast food—it’s about making the best food accessible and convenient.

“Our kitchen is your kitchen,” Joanna says, as she aims to create delicious memories for her customers while they enjoy stress-free, chef-crafted meals.

Elevated Takeout: The Usual Suspects

Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop offers a rotating menu of chef-prepared meals with something for everyone. Here are some highlights from their current offerings:

House-Made Soup of the Day: Options like Italian wedding, chicken noodle, and squash harvest chicken meatball are in regular rotation, making for a comforting addition to any meal.

Chef’s Tuna Salad: White albacore tuna with pickled onions, fresh dill, green olives, and just the right amount of mayo.

Chicken Wings: Roasted (never fried) with hot honey glaze or buffalo sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful snack.

Chef’s Meatballs and Tomato Ragu: All-beef meatballs simmered in a bone marrow tomato ragu, available on weekends for a hearty and indulgent treat.

Whether it’s a fresh, crisp salad or a hearty weekend meal like banana bread or meatballs, Jo Jo’s Cookshop brings a chef’s touch to every dish.

A Curated Market for Food Lovers

In addition to its prepared meals, Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop offers an upscale curated market stocked with a wide range of gourmet products. From specialty condiments like Mike’s Hot Honey to pantry staples like Matiz Mediterranean specialties, customers can find high-quality items from local and chef-based companies.

Chef Jo Jo's Kitchen — carefully curated upscale market

Some standout brands available include:

Spiceology for unique spice blends

Brooklyn Best for artisanal jams and pickles

Northfork Seafood for fresh, sustainable seafood options

The market serves as a go-to spot for those looking to elevate their home cooking or add gourmet touches to everyday meals.

Specials and More at Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop

Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop also offers weekly specials, available from Wednesday evenings through the weekend, keeping the menu fresh and exciting. These specials allow customers to try something new every week, from creative chef-made dishes to new items in the curated market. Jo Jo’s goal is to be a place where customers can find not just a meal, but a whole experience—one that combines convenience, quality, and a little bit of culinary magic.

Visit Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop

Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop offers an innovative take on fast food, where convenience meets the art of slow-cooked, chef-made meals. With its fresh and carefully prepared dishes, along with an upscale curated market, Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop is poised to become a favorite spot for locals who crave quality without the time commitment. Whether you’re picking up a meal for a busy weeknight or shopping for unique gourmet ingredients, Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop is a must-visit for anyone in Bay Shore looking to elevate their takeout experience.

Located at 1895 Union Boulevard in Bay Shore, Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop is open Monday, Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more information, to check out the weekly specials, or to place an order, contact Chef Jo Jo’s Cookshop at (631) 513-9714 or via email at [email protected].

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Long Island is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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