Born and raised in Athens in Athens, yet he spent most ofn is childhood at Ioannina . As young boy he was influenced by the frequent large family feasts, seasonal produce fresh from the local farms of Athens and Ioannina and of course his mother's and grandmother's cooking.

In fact , it was at their side that he begam his lifelong apprenticeship to fully understand the simplicity and complexity of Greek-Mediterranean cuisine, which was his starting point in his culinary journey.

Since then he has traveled extensively and has had the opportunity to study and work in Greece, France, England, Italy, Canada and multiple locations aims to US. His inspiration is drawn from ingredients and he always aim to create memorable culinary experiences for his audience.

He is an award-winning, Certified Executive Chef and a member of the American Culinary Federation , who was worked for many Celebrities, Presidents, Ambassadors, Prime Ministers throughout his career