User:Geovanis Rizo

= Biography = Born in January 7, 1975.

Originally from Cuba, Chef Geovanis Rizo was lured into the world of the kitchen when his passion for this industry and for food was recognized at an early age. Geovanis studied culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University and is currently at the Art Institute of Vancouver, where you learn to develop your own style and elegance in technical fundamentals. Today continues to advance his career in art Institute of Vancouver, part of his training and worked was when you join the family at the Delano Hotel, Hotel Sheraton for some years in the past, in 2006 opened with a friend Havana Sunrise Cafe (CEO ). Through the years Geovanis worked under different influence recognized top chef in the culinary profession in France, Canada and the U.S. They helped give strength and create a unique style, always to deepen the knowledge of organic foods and fresh. After moving to Vancouver, Geovanis decides to take a little break and give priority to other projects www.artmixr.com Artmix). Five and a half years out of the kitchen and balancing his culinary career in enjoying every free moment with his family.

Geovanis culinary philosophy and passion reflects the growing trend towards healthier life style, continues to work on developing your own style. Geovanis work with neighboring farmers in search of the best local and regional produce, at the heart of your kitchen and preference is Geovanis simplicity gourmet and natural flavours.

Also i love this industry because i love traveling around  the world, One of my friends call me Marco Polo,  Its true I love travel the world. I started cooking with my grandma at a young age. In high school, I took a cooking classes to avoid homework :).  I remembered My Grandma screaming over me because I was terrible at that time…Also I remembered  one time one of my teacher told me I had potential but like most teenagers, I did not want to listen to the teacher, anyway my grandmother was always there for me.   Around this time, my father introduced me to his favourite movie which was Around the World in Eighty Days classics that movie had such an impact on me; I wanted to be a race car driver, motorcycle driver or a pilot. When I asked my father to buy me a motorcycle, he of course said, “No, go get a job and buy yourself a motorcycle.” Looking back I think he set me up. So I started working as a cook for this crazy French Chef in San Carlos de Bariloche, (Argentina). After a year, the Chef suggested I enroll in French culinary cuisine,  and after some struggle years i decide to move to Quebec, and voilà, here I am! Cooking never feel like a work for me. I’m able to be creative, I enjoy the business side of it, the team work, the lifestyle, working until 11:30 p.m., and relaxing after work. Today I study in at the Art institute to become Executive Corporate Chef so I could buy a motorcycle and fast cars … and yes I still ride