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	Gene on Bravo's "Top Chef 5: New York"

Gene is one of the chefs on Bravo's reality cooking competition, "Top Chef 5: New York."

Gene

is currently developing menus for major corporations and is the soon to be Executive Chef of a new concept for a major hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Born and raised in Hawaii,

Gene

relocated to Las Vegas and began his career as a dishwasher. Through hard work and dedication over the years,

Gene

has experienced all facets of life in the professional kitchen.

Gene

has gained wisdom and experience in management positions at various restaurants and has been blessed to work for and with some of the most extraordinary chefs in the world.

Gene

's cooking philosophy has always been "think outside the box" and his love for pacific fusion compliments his cooking style.

Gene

is trained in basic French and Italian with an emphasis on Pacific Rim, Hawaiian fusion, and the art of sushi.

Age: 30
Hometown: Whitmore Village, Hawaii
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Profession: Self-taught
Culinary Education: I.P.S.S.A.R Aurelio Saffi, Hotel and Restaurant Management School in Florence, Italy
Favorite Summer Recipe: Ahi tuna, green onions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, bonito and hot peanut oil
Favorite Spring Recipe: Mesclun lettuce, chopped romaine, roasted macadamia nuts, boursin cheese, strawberries and mango yuzu vinaigrette