Chef Eric Cherdak was born and raised in Los Angeles in a Ukrainian immigrant family, where the love for food and cooking was deeply ingrained. With a strong foundation in classic French and Italian cuisines, Chef Eric’s professional journey is marked by his experience working under renowned Chef Massimo Bottura at Osteria Francescana, a prestigious three-Michelin-star restaurant in Italy. This opportunity not only refined his technical skills but also instilled in him a sense of discipline and the importance of clean and organized cooking practices.