The Griswold Inn, 36 Main Street, Essex, recently welcomed the arrival of Executive Chef Ian Matheson and Darrell Labonte, chef at the Griswold Inn Wine Bar & Bistro. Ian learned to cook while helping his single parent raise a younger brother and most recently served as Executive Chef at Bishop’s Orchard & Farm Market in Guilford. Darrell’s grandmother inspired his passion for cooking and he recently worked at The Beamhouse in Glastonbury. Welcome to both of you!