Chef, Artist, and Entrepreneur 

 

      I am an Alumni of Food and Finance High School and Culinary Institute of America '21 for baking and pastry, and was able to achieve it all with a full-tuition scholarship that I earned in   C-CAP culinary competition (which was the Russell Ferber Scholarship).

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 Background :  

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       Growing up in Queens, NY I have always surrounded myself with other artist and foodies. I have successfully catered 100+ public and private catering events and ongoing. My passion for food comes through every dish I make whether it be pastry or savory, I simply can't stay out of the kitchen. 

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For the first industry job I had I interned at Union Fare cafe and restaurant through Careers Through Culinary Arts Program, C-CAP has a great reputation and he plans on building his skills with them until college.  

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       Next, I interned at The Grill, by Major Food Group where I worked service and prep, I helped the team at The Grill get great reviews, like 3-stars from food critic Pete Wells. 

I then, worked at the Food Network (FN for short) as a test kitchen intern, in summer 2017, and I have since done freelance work with FN. I have also externed while attending the CIA at 3 Michelin star Eleven Madison Park on 23rd street in Manhattan NY.

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       Having now graduated, I have a 7-year plan to work for New York's top restaurants with a strong pastry department and finally work my way to save and invest, to own and operate a (Patisserie) Bakery, as well as a fine dining restaurant down the line that will serve the high quality food you'd expect at a high price point for less money.

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Passion, love, finesse, and creativity are some of my best attributes in the kitchen. I plan to retire and become a local NYC food critic or maybe even a culinary instructor... either way you should be on the lookout for me and my brand "Chef To Be".

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   My inspirations include many...

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 Duff Goldman, my high school chef instructor Geoffrey Tulloch, Daniel Boulud, Grant achatz, Thiago Silva, Julia Child, Alan Battman a well known NY food photographer, Gordon Parks and many more!

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