IAN GRESIK

Ian Gresik's lifelong culinary passion began at early age in his native Southern California where he attended the prestigious California School of Culinary Arts and graduated at the top of his class.  He landed his first job as Pastry Chef at Patina Restaurant where he lent his keen eye and creative artistry to the restaurant's signature, decadent desserts and worked his way to Sous Chef.  The talent and expertise Ian cultivated at Patina earned him a job as a professional food consultant for the venerable JBS Consulting Services group followed by a European sabbatical where he studied the rich culinary traditions and techniques of Italy, France, Greece, and Spain.  Particularly inspired by his last externship in the Basque region of Spain, Ian sought to apply the tremendous skills he learned abroad back home and returned to Los Angeles.  He joins Drago Centro where he will contribute over ten years experience in all facets of cooking and management as Chef de Cuisine.