From: Cleveland, Ohio
Restaurants: Lola and Lolita in Cleveland and Parea in New York City
Cuisine: Farm driven American
Interests: Motorcycles, golf, gardening and football
Ideal secret ingredient: A whole hog
Culinary inspirations: Jonathan Waxman and farmers
Ideal judge: A bunch of chefs
Culinary secret weapon: Passion!
Favorite restaurant: Babbo, in New York City
Favorite food: My mom's
Food you won't go near: Tofu really has no place in my kitchen
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Duck testicles
Favorite food destination: Italy, Greece and New York City
Alternative dream job: Farmer





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Bobby's Burgers
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