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Behind Taproot’s charm is the hardworking duo of Jeff Taibe and Steph Sweeney, familiar faces in the Fairfield County restaurant industry.

Chef Taibe Earned his Stripes around the world

Thailand

St. Pierre (Singapore)

Beaches (Turk & Caicos)

Thailand

St. Pierre (Singapore)

Beaches (Turk & Caicos)

Thailand

St. Pierre (Singapore)

Beaches (Turk & Caicos)

Abigail Kirsch (New York)

Union Square Cafe (New York)

Beaches (Turk & Caicos)

Abigail Kirsch (New York)

Union Square Cafe (New York)

Beaches (Turk & Caicos)

Abigail Kirsch (New York)

Union Square Cafe (New York)

Beaches (Turk & Caicos)

General Manager, steph

Steph grew up in Bethel and honed her food service experience at the Redding Country Club for a decade before spending several years in Westport working at Whelk, Kawa Ni, and Jesup Hall.Connecticut.

The founding duo behind Taproot, have a shared vision and commitment to the principles that define the Taproot experience: sustainability, local produce and a bespoke menu. Jeff and Steph are excited to bring their exceptional talents to Taproot in South Norwalk.