Chef Mark was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the US at just 5-years of age. Most Filipino events and gatherings lead to a lot of cooking, and Chef Mark’s early inspiration for cooking came from helping his mom in the kitchen.
Raised in Iowa, he attended college at Iowa State University and moved to Portland to explore cooking at the Western Culinary Institute. His 25+ years of work experience includes sous chef, line cook, and banquet chef at a variety of locations throughout the Portland area. Chef Mark brings discipline, a joy of experimenting with food, and a range of flavors to our innovation kitchen.
COOKING TIPS FROM CHEF MARK