Farmingdale’s own Marc Anthony Bynum pulled himself out of depression as he discovered culinary arts in his teens. Known for being on Food Network’s “Chopped” and for his consulting work around the world, Chef Bynum gave Newsday a behind-the-scenes look over the course of several months at the life and struggles of a chef trying to open his first restaurant, Hush Bistro, in his hometown.

The short documentary features photography by Chris Ware and Jeffrey Basinger. Produced and edited by Basinger.