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when you show the prima a real team #primasvacation #summersixteen #vivalosdodgers #dodgers #chefflavey #happytimes #familia (at Dodger Stadium)

i fcks with this. teri glazed salmon, soba noodles w/ sweet ginger sauce, carmelized crimini mushroom with that sexy scallions and sesame seeds #chefflavey #cheflife #truecooks #belaircountryclub #hungryinla (at Bel-Air Country Club)

i remember i was told i couldnt do anything. i was a joke, i dont have heart or passion. well here's to everyone who pushed me, who said i can do anything in my life and supported me in my 2 1/2 yr struggle. this is to all my true friends and fam. #mysummersixteen #chefflavey #cheflife #truecooks #hatersgonnahate #graduated #alumni (at The Art Institute of California Los Angeles)

got lucky to enjoy this earlier. #clearthemind #dockwieler #cheflife #chefflavey #southbay #postuphomie (at Dockweller Beach)

be blessed, be grateful, be happy in what you love to do. thats is the key to true happiness. #blessed #grateful #lovethisview #sunrise #belaircountryclub #cheflife #chefflavey #truecooks (at Bel-Air Country Club)

2016 is upon us. its not about making a new self, or changing the past. it all about how far you can push yourself this year. i wouldnt have thought to be where i am today. with hard work, long hours, and the biggest determination to get where i want to be is why i push myself beyond my limits. #newyear #pushyourselves #dedication #ambition #cheflife #truecooks #chefflavey (at Rat Beach)

ever since i was small, i always remember going to midnight mass. to this day, our tradition continues. merry christmas everyone, from my family to yours'. #christmass #family #chefflavey #cheflife #tradition

its been awhile since me and my boy have food adventures. octo & crispy pork belly w/ walnut vinaigrette, pear, paprika #bacomercat #dtla #chefflavey #chefchippy #livegoodeatgood #foodadventures (at Baco Mercat)

fancy sunday in Bel Air #belaircountryclub #cheflife #chefflavey #viewsofviews (at Bel-Air Country Club)

first day back on my grind in a new kitchen was pretty gnarly. searing off 149 salmon for a party of 300 🙌🏻. #cheflife #chefflavey #grindmood #truecooks #latenights #belaircountryclub (at Bel-Air Country Club)

on this special day, on this beautiful day like today my mom was given. life. i cant thank my mom for everything she has done for me. through or thickest time, we are still best of friends ever. giving my mom her best surprise ever of her childhood by having her best friend from back home have dinner with us was a moment i couldnt passed up. #happybdaymomma #straightmommasboy #loveyoumommadukes #bestfriend #allforyoumom #myqueen

yea my mom gets the dank. early bday dinner bc well she wanted salmon. oven baked salmon w/ thyme, lemon zest, yukon potatoes. blanched asparagus/couliflour. ontop of salmon fat, shitake mushrooms, shallots, garlic, chardonnay, and cream sauce. #shesmyqueen #cheflife #chefflavey #familia #mymomma #mommasboy

this right here is what im thankful for. my rock, my passion. my familia. happy thanksgiving everyone! #thankful #grateful #blesses #familia #chefflavey #cheflife

working in culinary industry, you get different experiences. still to this day, wood fire oven is far best experience. being able to cook anything with great flavors. oh how i miss wood ovens #woodoven #pizzaiolo #chefflavey #imisswoodovens #cheflife

i couldnt have asked for a better night with my family. i cant thank enough my head chef aaron and the BOH for the best meal ever!! i cant be more grateful to be part of amazing kitchen #chefflavey #stuffed #cheflife #herringbonesantamonica #familytime (at Herringbone Santa Monica)

i cnt believe it. my last quarter at Art Institute is finally here. the true countdown begins today. #goaldriven #grindmood #finallycomingtoanend #chefflavey (at The Art Institute of California Los Angeles)

i couldnt be more #blessed #honored to work with @vitoiacopelli @pizzaprova getting the experience and some knowledge in wood fire oven was amazing. it was an amazing experience and great time work there. i leave my farewell with the special pizza. Don Pesto: pesto base, fennel sausage, red onions, and portobello mushrooms #grindmood #cheflife #pizzaiolo #chefflavey #bestpizzaintheworld (at Prova)