A true son of the Garden State, DeRosa brings to the Kitchen Step a wealth of relationships he has harvested throughout the course of his career, from established and respected purveyors such as Zone 7 and Local 130 Seafood, who share in his philosophy.

At the Step, DeRosa builds on executive chef Ryan DePersio’s locally-driven cuisine via a vibrant, creative and faithfully seasonal menu that spotlights the talent of New Jersey’s purveyors, transforming ingredients via techniques such as curing and smoking – all done in-house – into something vibrant, daring and unforgettable.