I started working with chocolate in the pastry kitchen of Le Cirque at the age of 16 under the guidance of Jacques Torres. Since then, I have graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, went on to work at Jean Georges, Aureole, La Cote Basque, Payard Patisserie, and was private chef to Sean Combs. My work has been showcased on the runway at New York City's Chocolate Fashion Show, Martha Stewart Living, Gourmet, and Vogue magazines.