Chef Sergio Mattoscio has always been fascinated by anything that has to do with food and the happenings of kitchens. From an early age, he was immersed in his family’s Italian culinary traditions. His fondest childhood memories involve large family gatherings at which everyone enjoyed the delicious meals prepared by his mother who died of cancer when he was 17.
Helping my mom and my sister in the kitchen gave me an appreciation for cooking,” explains the 31-year-old restaurant owner. “I initially thought it would be a hobby, but I developed a passion for cooking and it became my vocation.”
Encouraged by his older sister, Mattoscio decided to turn cooking into a career and attended the prestigious Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec, where he graduated at the top of his class.
After holding executive chef positions at Med Grill and Rare, Mattoscio was ready to spread his wings. The dream of running his own restaurant came to fruition in 2008 when he opened Macaroni Bar, a supper club that was an instant success. Quite a feat for Mattoscio, who was only 27 at the time.
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