CURRENT MISSION

Live the dream

ABOUT ME

I started cooking at a very young age. Ever since I could remember I was making something that would satisfy me till the next craving came. I took my interests even further when I started working at a country club at the age of 14. From there I got hooked on the restaurant life, and quickly learned that I wanted to do more than wash dishes. I worked eventually to becoming sous chef at the country club which led my to pursue a degree in culinary arts from New England Culinary Institute. Upon graduating in 2005 I went on to work in many establishments in Boston. Working as a line cook at Chez Henri, I wanted to learn the business side of restaurants which led me to my first sous chef position at Sonsie. Shortly after Sonsie I went on to work for Chef Scott Herritt chef/owner of Grotto. After truly learning how to cook correctly, I helped him open his second venture of Marliave. I over saw the restaurant in the begging stages to it running successfully and profitably. From there I moved on to work at Whisknladle in La Jolla, CA. The daily menu changes while using local ingredients from various farms, made this really fun cooking. The classic techniques and proper cooking were practiced here. I was able to practice and produce various types of charcuterie. This is a company that will be making headlines in the restaurant world for years to come. I then took the executive chef position at Milarepa Hotel & Restaurant in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. By far the most challenging job I've ever done. From making breads, pastry, and daliy menu changes this job had it all. I had to learn spanish, the metric system, and the ingredients down here. Lunch menu was 7-9 items, dinner was 4 apps, 4 entrees, and desserts featured 4-5 choices along with 8-12 different house churned ice creams. I had to personally go and select all the produce and fish for the restaurant as well. Now I'm off to work at michelin star Il Balurado in Mondovi Italy for the summer.

PHILOSOPHY

No regrets, and just live the dream

Interests

Cooking, Traveling

• fish
• arts
• cooking
• desserts
• running
• clubbing
• traveling
• fishing
• business

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling and living in various parts of the world

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Nicaragua, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States