Eugene
Eliminated, Week 7
Age: 33
Hometown: Whitmore Village, Hawaii. He currently resides in
Las Vegas.
Profession: Executive chef, executive sushi chef and chef
consultant
Culinary education: Self-taught
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
Final elimination challenge dish: Crispy whole red snapper
and daikon fettuccini with tomato basil sauce
Gene is currently developing menus for major corporations and is soon to be
executive chef of a new concept for a major hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Born
and raised in Hawaii, he relocated to Las Vegas and began his career as a
dishwasher. Through hard work and dedication over the years, he has experienced
all facets of life in the professional kitchen. He 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. His
cooking philosophy has always been "think outside the box" and his love for
pacific fusion complements his cooking style. He is trained in basic French and
Italian, with an emphasis on Pacific Rim, Hawaiian fusion and the art of sushi.
(Bravo)
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