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Chef Vincent Tropepe
Chef Vincent Tropepe is born in the Bensonhurst portion of Brooklyn, New York on November 22, 1982 to Angela and Carmine Tropepe. Chef Tropepe attended Saint Bernadette's Elementary school just a few blocks away from the home he was born and raised in. Vincent then attended the prestigious Xaverian High School located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. After high school, Tropepe attended the Art Institute of New York City. Throughout his academic careers in all of this schools Tropepe graduated with honors. He has been the recipient of the "Progress Through Justice" Award from former Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, to the White House Student Service Scholar under the Clinton Administration. Upon graduating from culinary school Tropepe was presented with what would be his first gold medal in Culinary and Pastry Arts from former New York State Governor George Pataki in 2002.

After obtaining his first gold medal at the age of 20, Tropepe started working with french culinary genius Alain Ducasse at Alaine at The Essex House. From there he continued to work in some of NYC's top kitchens. He consistently worked in better and finer restaurants as years went by. After graduating culinary school and working two line cook jobs Tropepe was also going to school for a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Theology as a distant learning student from London England's Stafford University.

Tropepe independently studied and honed his culinary craft and over an eight year period of time obtained 25 food and restaurant industry certifications. In 2008, Tropepe was then inducted into the Les Amis D'Escoffier Culinares Society of NYC.

He has been a special guest chef featured in some of the largest food and wine shows, such as The Hudson Valley Food and Wine Show, The Atlantic City Food and Wine Show as well as the American Diabetic Association Expo to name a few. Through the year Tropepe has continued to make headlines and has evolved into a national food and beverage authority.

Known for his high standards, Tropepe has been called "The American born Gordon Ramsey" as he continued his culinary pursuit for perfection to each diner. Tropepe has invested in numerous successful restaurant concepts and has traveled the country as a consultant opening restaurants across the United States.

In February 2014, Tropepe opened Brooklyn, New York's first restaurant consulting and restaurant defense strategy office in his home town of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. In the fall of 2014 Tropepe will be the youngest inductee into the National Culinary Hall of Fame.