I grew up in Northeast Italy, not far from Venice, where my mother came from. My family is a mix of Northern and Southern Italians (my father is Sicilian). From a very young age I had the chance to learn about the two different kinds of cuisine that come from these areas, and I developed a knowledge of the ingredients and way of cooking from both regions.

I always had a passion for cooking. I can remember myself trying to help my mother in the kitchen when I was very young.

I attended a hospitality college in the city of Udine where I got a degree specialized in Italian cuisine.

I like cooking everything and I always treat the ingredients that I use with a lot of respect. For me, the most important thing is making my customers happy.