The nominee is an executive chef or chef de cuisine who demonstrates consistent standards of excellence and serves as an inspiration to other food professionals. The nominee displays a dedication to the artistry of food, exhibits an ongoing commitment to the community and may be from any type of establishment. The nominee must have been a chef for the past five

years with a minimum of two years in Maryland by January 1, 2007.

~ Chef Masood Masoodi ~  

Chef Masood Masoodi has been a member of the Da Mimmo family for 19 years. His culinary training took place in Italy on the Amalfi Coast in in the town of Positano at the leading hotel of the world, Le Sirenuse.

Chef Masoodi prides himself on carrying on the tradition of Da Mimmo by preparing such signature dishes as the two and a half inch thick Veal Chop alla Florentina, as well as the Lobster Tettrazini and Swordfish Mediterraneo. He also brings to the kitchen of Da Mimmo his own unique talent for cooking seafood, meats, pasta and risotto. A few of Chef Masoodi’s signature dishes are an Asparagus and Sea Scallop Risotto and a Frutta di Mare Paccheri Pasta. But, save room for desert because he makes an excellent Zabaglione and a to die for Bananas Foster.

Chef Masoodi invites you to dine at Da Mimmo where he can be found nightly, ready to take your order and personally prepare your dining experience...Buon Appetito!!!

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