Hometown
San Clemente, CA
Chef Bio
I love the sense of hospitality and that magical moment when someone takes a bite of food you cooked and you can see them close their eyes in pure enjoyment. I started working in restaurants when I was thirteen and fell in love with the industry. At fifteen, I left high school and worked my way through the ranks of the restaurant business. I opened my first restaurant in 2018, and the rest is history.
How long have you been working with Big City Chefs?
Since 2016
If I were a spice, I would be…
Crushed Red Pepper… adds just a little heat and a lot of flavor
My favorite local purveyors, artisans, and farmers:
Any of the vendors at the Santa Monica Farmers Market
What I love about cooking and hospitality…
The team members and guests that have turned into family over the years is breathtaking, and I’ve created relationships that will last my entire life.
What are your top three go-to pantry items?
Pasta, Olive Oil, Red Pepper…. a simple start to so many meals
