I am a Puerto Rican Chef form California with 13+ years of cooking experience. I have cooked in many different cooking styles and settings. the places that I have cooked in, for example, are professional restaurants, hotel catering settings cooking for 400 people or more, I have also worked in corporate dining such as LinkedIn and Facebook. some restaurants that I have worked in are Lbsteak House in Santana Row, Rivoli, Crown Plaza Cabana, Pacific Catch, Dirty Habit in SF. Some of my cooking techinickes is French, Latin, Caribian, and Modern American. although i also have had the chance to explore Italian, Asian, and Idian food I am not an expert but I can make it happen.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is My Passion, and the reason i wake up everyday, the fule that keeps my fire going.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at many places, the basics at Laney College where I graduated with a culinary arts certificate, and kitchens through out the years.

A cooking secret...

My one and only secret to cooking is Love. Because without it the food will not be good

My menus

Taste Of Asia

STARTER

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Ahi Poke with Fried Wonton Chips

Sashimi Plate Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp - Pickled Ginger, Wasabi

Blistered Shishito Peppers Ponzu, Sesame Seeds, Green Onions

Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Asian Cucumber Salad

Green Papaya Salad - Lime, Chopped Chillies, Green Onions, Cilantro, Fish Sauce, Shallots

Garlic Ponzu prawns

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Shaved Red Onion, Pickled Shaved Jalapeno, Sesame Seeds, Green Onion, Lemon Zest, Yuzu Kosho

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Teriyaki Airline Chicken, Purple Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Ginger Baby Bok Choy

Filet Mignon Steak Chef's Choice, Sauteed Spinach, Crispy Mini Potatoes, Demi Glaze Miso Butter

Sesame Crusted Salmon, Carrot Pure, Seared Aspargus, Miso Shoyu Sauce

Baked Teriyaki Portobello Mushroom, Purple Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Ginger Baby Bok Choy

Rib Eye Steak, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower, Soy Demi Glace

Seared Shrimp With a Green coconut Curry - Seamed Jasmin Rice

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Assorted Mochi

Mango Sorbet With toasted coconut

Yuzu Panna Cotta

Taste of Mediterranean

STARTER

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Falafels with a Refreshing Citrus Tahini Sauce, and Garlic Rubbed Pitta Bread

Citrus Marinated Olives with Chilli Flakes, Fresh Herbs

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Shaved Red Onion, Pickled Shaved Jalapeno, Fetta Cheese, Mint, Lemon Zest, Fines herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Blistered Shishito Peppers, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, EVOO

Assorted Mediterranean Cheese Plater With Dried Fruit, And Organic Honey

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy Slice Plantains(Tostones), with a Special Sauce

Fresh Humus and Baba Ghanoush Dips and Fresh vegetables

Eggplant Napoleon, Tomato Sauce, and Yogurt Pistu Pure

Seard Scallops, Baby crushed Potatoes Herbed Gremolata , Seared Asparagus. Finished With Zatar Finished with Olive oil

Garlic Lemon prawns

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Zaatar Crusted Salmon, Baby crushed Potatoes Herbed Gremolata , Seared Asparagus

Airline Chicken Bandy Chicken jus, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower, fines herbs

Baked Zaatar Crusted Salmon, Olive Oil Sweet Potato Mash Herbed Gremolata, Seared Asparagus

Lamb Rack, with seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Garlic Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, Rosemary Mint Lamb jus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Italian

STARTER

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Burrata cheese salad with Mixed greens Orange segments and a Citrus vinaigrette

Citrus Marinated Olives with Chilli Flakes, Fresh Herbs

Gambas Al Ajio - Spanish style garlic prawns

Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Herbs and Fresh Mozzarella

Assorted Cheese Plater With Dried Fruit, And Organic Honey

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Shaved Red Onion, Pickled Shaved Jalapeno, Fetta Cheese, Mint, Lemon Zest, Fines herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Blistered Shishito Peppers, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, EVOO

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Wild mushroom Risotto with pecorino Romano, Black Truffle Paste

Baked Camembert Cheese with Crispy Garlic Crostini's

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Baked Zaatar Crusted Salmon, Baby crushed Potatoes Herbed Gremolata , Seared Asparagus

Eggplant Caponata, olives, Shaved Almonds, Raisins, Garlic Confit, Yellow and Green Squash, and Evoo - vegetarian

Cacio e Pepe - Spaghetti with Fresh Black Pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Parsley

Frutti di Mare - Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Fresh Crab, Scallops, and Halibut

Airline Chicken Bandy Chicken jus, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower, fines herbs

Eggplant Napoleon, Tomato Sauce, and Pistu Pure

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vanilla Creme Brule

Fresh Berries, Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream With Mint and Sweet Pistachios, Lemon Zest

Crema Catalana and Vanilla Bean Cream

Tiramisu

Sticky Toffee bread Pudding With French Vanilla ice Cream

Lemon Panna Cotta

A Taste of Puerto Rico

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fried Sweet Plantains, Finished With Flaked Salt

Crispy Slice Plantains(Tostones), with a Special Sauce

Yuka and Potato Escaveche Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Rice with pigeon peas, Pernil (Puerto Rican style Pork Roast), Grilled Asparagus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crema Catalana and Vanilla Bean Crema

French Basserie

STARTER

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French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese

Burrata cheese salad with Mixed greens Orange segments and a Citrus vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Steak au Poivre, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower, Herbs De Provence

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vanilla Creme Brule

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Chef Manuel's reviews

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Chef Manny did a wonderful job for our Valentines dinner. He sent me the menu well in advance so we could pick what we wanted. He took a covid test to ensure he was good to come to the house. The food was delicious and the presentation was really good. He was very attentive to the flow of the meal and didn't rush us or wait too long between courses. I would highly recommend Chef Manny.