After years of working in high-profile Italian restaurant kitchens in NYC—and even owning my own Salumeria—I set off for Bologna in 2019 to master the art of traditional handmade pasta. While there, I honed my skills in renowned spots like Amerigo 1934, Salumeria Bruno e Franco, and Hosteria Giusti.

Now, I call Bologna Centro home, a city I love in a region that boasts the best food in Italy. I’m a local chef, Italian-trained, and a certified Accompagnatore Turistico (food tour leader), collaborating with Taste Bologna and others to share the rich flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

Currently, you can find me cooking at Enoteca La Zaira e Ciapàso in Bazzano, Valsamoggia, nestled in the Colli Bolognesi wine country.

Follow my travel adventures, restaurant reviews, enogastronomia tour experiences, and city guides—the abundant Slow Food Valley awaits!