Richie Farina

     
Richie Farina - Top Chef Texas on FOUR

AGE: 28
HOMETOWN: Riverview, Fla. – currently resides in Chicago, Ill.
PROFESSION: Sous Chef, Moto Restaurant, Chicago
CULINARY EDUCATION: B.A. Culinary Arts

Richie is a sous chef at one of the most forward-thinking restaurants in the country, Moto in Chicago.

Born in Staten Island, NY, he grew up in Florida in a large Italian family, so food has always played a big part in his life.

Before going to Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, Richie began his culinary career flipping pizzas.

While in school, he won the National Collegiate Ice Carving Championship three years in a row.

He then went on to work in Boston for a few years honing his craft, before ending up in the Windy City.

He inspires to create dishes never seen before and to make an experience instead of just food.

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