Dave Martin Biography

In 2006 Dave took a chance on a new reality show called ‘Top Chef ‘. Leaving the tech world far behind the show proved to be an incredible opportunity for him where he could get out there and show that he could thrive under pressure. Viewers fell in love with Dave’s personality along with his ability to transform old school dishes into updated comfort food classics. After making it to the finale Dave has found himself and his food continually in the spotlight.
By 2009 Dave’s desire to reach the masses pushed him to publish his first cookbook Dave’s Homemade Volume 1 followed up in 2010 with Volume 2 thanks to popular demand. In 2012 he introduced Dave’s Homemade his chef inspired line of artisanal sauces and rubs that can help any home cook elevate what they’re making at home.
As a culinary expert Dave works in product/recipe development for grocery & retail clients to include The California Walnut Board Knorr The US Apple Board Tabasco Arrowhead Farms and the Ultimat Vodka (by Patron) Johnnie Walker & Chivas Regal in the spirit world. Dave has consulted for restaurants in Boston Los Angeles and NYC (his home) to include The Thinking Cup (Boston); in conjunction with The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley to create updated global flavors for California Pizza Kitchen in Los Angeles along with working on new concept ideas with companies like ConAgra PepsiCo & Bertolli. Dave is a global flavor expert that knows how to work with the ingredients indigenous to any region and create dishes/products that stay true to their origin.

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