DAVID DUARTE

DAVID DUARTE

After having a long, distinguished career in public service, David finally retired as a firefighter in his home state of Arizona, and left for Italy to pursue his passion for cooking. After finishing culinary school in southern Italy, he went on to work at the Michelin stared restaurant Il Buco in Sorrento under Chef Giuseppe Aversa and at the 2 Michelin starred Don Alfonso 1890. While in Europe he also worked in London with Chef Giorgio Locatelli at his restaurant Locanda Locatelli and with Chef Mikeal Jonssen at Hedone, both are 1 Michelin star rated. David also spent time in Paris, France studying pastries at Ecole La Nortre. Chef David's other passion is helping those less fortunate. He runs a charity that provides support to Arizona's Fallen Heroes in law enforcement and the fire service, as well as providing meals for the homeless at local parks, on the streets, and church on a weekly basis.