Efrain Basaldella

I work with passion through cooking and achieve a concentration that is impossible for me otherwise.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

What inspires me is my family, making people happy gives me the opportunity to test my creations and surpass myself

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

What I'm passionate about is seafood, the diversity of dishes that can be created from the most subtle to the most powerful combinations. The versatility of each ingredient. Especially sushi, which gave me the opportunity to change my life.

What would you do with the $25,000?

What I would do is invest so that my business continues to grow and evolve for my family and each of the people who are part of my team.

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