Chef Rocco Whalen in the News
MAY 2014
A virtual interactive dinner leads to a savory and successful event. Read the Article
South Charlotte Weekly gives Fahrenheit a nod of approval. Read the Article
April 2014
Chef Rocco Whalen featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer in advance of his speech at Kent State University. Rocco speaks about creativity, his love for inventing, and his personal journey. This free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Schwebel Baking Company. Read the Article
March 2014
Charlotte bloggers finding savory and decadent delights at the new Fahrenheit. Read the Article
A southern taste of Fahrenheit featured in Charlotte Magazine – Rocco’s Sweet Potato Biscuit with lobster and Neese’s sausage gravy is a fan favorite. Read the Article
Charlotte Magazine welcomes Chef Rocco Whalen to the Queen City. Read the Article
February 2014
Charlotte Observer’s Helen Schwab gives a first look at Fahrenheit. Read the Article
Charlotte Magazine’s first look at Fahrenheit. Read the Article
January 2014
Charlotte Observer’s Helen Schwab gives a first look at Fahrenheit. Read the Article
April 2012
HBO Weight of the Nation & Kaiser Permanente Speaker: Chef Rocco was invited by Kaiser Permanente & HBO in collaboration with Time Warner Cable to be a guest panel speaker for HBO’s premiere of the documentary series “Weight of the Nation”. He shared his journey and emphasized the need for a change in our national eating habits. Read more
December 2008
Martha Stewart, Sirius Radio: Chef Rocco made a guest appearance on Martha Stewart’s Sirius Radio show, discussing “Taste of the NFL”, the Super Bowl, Cleveland, Fahrenheit, cooking tips, and more.
September 11, 2008
NBC Sports – Taste of the NFL Sunday Night Football Cookbook Brunch in Cleveland: Executive chef Rocco Whalen hosted The Taste of the NFL Sunday Night Football Cookbook Brunch to raise money for the Cleveland Food Bank. The event is known for raising awareness and funds for hunger-relief organizations. Read more
NBC Sports – Pittsburgh and Cleveland Cook Up Sunday Night Meals: The “Sunday Night Football” Cookbook features recipes from NFL stars and prominent chefs from each NFL city. The cookbook supports local food banks across the U.S. through Feeding America.
August 2008
Cleveland Magazine – Kids A-Z: Students from Mentor High School gained real-life experience in the restaurant business by working at Whalen’s Tremont eatery, Fahrenheit. Read more
May 2008
Cleveland Magazine: A feature on Rocco Whalen’s passion for food and his culinary journey. Read more
March 18, 2008
Cleveland.com – Rocco Whalen’s Easter Menu: Chef Rocco Whalen discusses the significance of Easter and the onset of spring, a fruitful season for chefs. Read more
September 25, 2006
Wine Savant Magazine – Taste of the NFL 2006 Cleveland: The 2006 Taste of NFL Cleveland Celebrity Dinner was a success on multiple levels. Chef Rocco Whalen served Lobster Nachos at the event.