My career in the Food and Hospitality Industry began in 1977. I worked as a waiter and then assistant manager at an upscale Mexican restaurant, awakening my natural passion for food. Raised in an Italian household, some of my earliest memories of cooking with my mother and grandmother developed my curiosity and taught me the joy that food can bring to an occasion.
After working in many positions within the restaurant industry, I was approached by a captain at Nick’s Fishmarket to join their staff. I went on to tlearn all aspects of the fine dining experience and hone my passion for food service for almost 20 years, leading to an apprenticeship with French-trained Chef Bobbi Rucci. This experience ignited my already burning desire to deliver my own foods to clients who appreciate extraordinary quality and care.
Working at Nick’s Fishmarket was a thrilling time in my life, learning from the master of customer service, Nick Nicklos, and serving the needs of many celebrities such as Luciano Pavarotti, Jackie Gleason, Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan, Tina Turner and countless others.
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