I am a melting pot of cultures. I grew up in an Italian household, with parents that lived in Saudi Arabia for five years, and best friends that are Egyptian, Lebanese, Greek, French Canadian, Moroccan, and Spanish (to name a few)! My upbringing was so rich as I was exposed to various ways of life, and that simply by learning about what different cultures ate and why.

My passion today lies in further developing my knowledge of our world through food. By better understanding one another, I believe we can live in a more empathetic society where differences are no longer scary but exciting! Learning about cultures through food makes it all relatable, palpable, flavourful and attractive. I am working on blurring the line between the dining experience and the educational, bringing the principles of good sourcing and social acceptance directly to the table.