I am a professional chef with a decade of experience in the culinary industry. My journey includes fine dining, advanced-level bakery, and contemporary Italian pastry; each of these paths has shaped my culinary expertise, making me realize how fortunate I am to live in a country as rich as Italy.

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I started my professional journey in London, where I worked in two English restaurants managed by Italians: Soho House in Chiswick and Bluebird in Chelsea. These busy establishments were where I learned the basic skills and how to handle the pressure during kitchen service. Later, I worked in my hometown, Ragusa, at the historic pastry shop Di Pasquale, before earning my professional chef diploma at the NOSCO culinary school in Ragusa Ibla.​​​

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After completing my studies, I became more interested in the fine dining world, working in Bagheria at the Michelin-starred restaurant I Pupi by Toni Lo Coco. My culinary adventures then took me to Venice, where I worked at a luxurious 5-star hotel, Aman Venice, where I interacted with high-end guests and refined my approach to increasingly sophisticated cuisine.​

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Next, I devoted myself to artisanal baking and Sicilian pastry at Panificio San Giuseppe in Ragusa, where I learned how to work with ancient Sicilian grains and flours. Afterward, I moved to Ragusa Ibla to work at Ciccio Sultano’s I Banchi, a two-Michelin-star chef, where I managed, produced, and sold bakery products like ancient grain bread, artisanal cookies, Sicilian focaccia, and a variety of pizzas.

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Since I decided to explore the world to learn about and experience other culinary cultures, I moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where, in addition to discovering their cuisine, I brought my own through cooking classes and private events. The next step in my journey will be Canada, where I will work in a fine dining restaurant in the famous ski resort Whistler Blackcomb.

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Allow me to share my passion for Italian cuisine with you, creating unforgettable culinary experiences that celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Italy.