THE WAFFLE EXPERIENCE Jeffery Belaski and Mike Donoho WHILE SERVING IN THE MARINES TOGETHER, JEFFERY BELASKI and Michael Donoho would talk about opening a restaurant together one day. They wanted to serve food made from the freshest ingredients in a fun and innovative way. Donoho, a world-class chef, grew up helping his parents work in their expansive family garden. An avid fisherman and hunter, he had an appreciation for fresh food. Belaski had the drive, business acumen, and creative mind to make things happen. Reunited outside of the barracks, the duo took a leap of faith and launched The Waffle Experience (TWE) in 2014. Made from locally sourced natural and organic ingredients, the flavor-infused waffles offer the perfect storm of innovation and fresh. It didn’t take long before the restaurant was named a “must-try” on continued on page 40
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