Professional chef with over 15 years of experience in menu development, and on and off-site event planning for James Beard Award winning restaurants. As well as Food and Wine top 10 new chefs and semi finalists. Emphasis on classic cooking techniques including, but not limited to; Italian, Latin, French, Asian and American comfort foods. Extensive background in execution of chefs tasting menus and anything creative in the kitchen. From, leading a team of 30, to designing and executing intimate dinners for 2 and anything in between. Most recently I was the Chef De Cuisine at Mercantile Dining and Provisions in Denver, CO. {2018 James Beard Award Winner}