wine & culinary arts festival

chefs

David Yokuty
At the age of seventeen, David started working at a restaurant with influences of both Chinese and Vietnamese. He worked and studied for seven years learning a wide range of Asian cuisines. After this period he moved into the area of Mexican National and Latin cuisine. David spent the next four years honing his managing skills and embellishing both Nuevo and classical Latin cuisine. With his experience in tow, David took time to expand his knowledge and training, attending culinary schools in both Illinois and Texas. Combining natural talent with academic endeavor, David was ready to take the next step in his career and chose Italian cooking to broaden his culinary skills. With concentrated focus, he became adept in the nuances of Italian cuisine, learning the classics and infusing them with his own personal flair. Building upon his growing arsenal, David's attention headed north on the culinary map to France. With French cuisine, he came into his own as a chef, learning the old world techniques while letting his own personality come through. Working with countless renowned chefs, and voraciously consuming all culinary knowledge, David expanded into the world of personal entrepreneurship and private catering, cooking for celebrities such as Hillary Clinton, Lance Armstrong, the Royal Ballet and the San Antonio Spurs. David currently holds the position of Executive Chef at the Boardwalk Bistro. As Chef de Cuisine, he has full command over the dinner meal service. Cumulative knowledge in a diversity of cuisines pinnacles David's talent as he prepares meals from regions throughout the Mediterranean. David invites you to take this delightful journey with him and hopes to see you soon.