At a young age Victor Casanova was captured by the energy, aromas and creativity in the kitchen. Fresh out of culinary school, Casanova honed his skills at celebrated establishments such as the French-American DB Bistro Moderne and Gramercy Tavern. Casanova’s ongoing love affair with Italian food was ignited by Casella at Beppe, where he learned the spirit of the authentic Italian kitchen. With all that he learned, Casanova has brought his passion for Italian cooking to Culina in the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel. Learn 5 things you never knew about Victor Casanova:

• Victor grew up fishing in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
• He compares restaurant service to a Thelonious Monk set, “disorganized organization”
• If not a chef, Victor would be a musician
• His favorite movie is “La Vie En Rose”
• Victor refers to his large sauté pan tattoo as “a consequence of his youth”