About US

Obsessed with the pursuit of perfection, Dino Angelo Luciano presents his heart on a plate. From a young age, Dino spent countless hours in a small New York kitchen learning, or as his grandmother called it “training to feed a large Sicilian army”. This gave him the expertise to compete nationally, winning the title of MasterChef  USA in 2017 as the first ever vegan chef. Driven by his dream of feeding the world, Dino has a determination and obsession to elevate his craft. From creating menus for restaurants around the world as a consultant, to his favorite passion of feeding the homeless, there’s a constant hunger & motivation for just pure life. He believes that collaboration is integral to his ultimate goal of sharing the love of cooking with everyone.

Classically trained in graphic design and former graffiti artist specializing in abstract picturing, raw lines and deliberate imperfections. His works can be seen in the United States, Portugal, Canada, Haiti and Cambodia and are on permanent display at Michel-Ange gallery in Montreal, Canada and Kbach Gallery in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Beyung works and lives in Montreal”.

John E. Gumbley is the creative mind behind some of Montreal’s most iconic and long lasting entertainment brands. A recognized and well-respected businessman, philanthropist, world traveller and dedicated family man, John has helped shape the nightlife, music, entertainment and hospitality industries of Montreal for many years. With food and beverage brands like the 1920’s prohibition inspired Bord’Elle Boutique Bar & Eatery, John has founded Jegantic with an eye towards record setting growth. Multiple major products are now under development, including a fusion Thai and Hawaiian restaurant/tiki bar (The Farsides) and a 5 star Hotel encompassing his newest vision of a world class immersive supper club. His dedication to detail and
determination to fuse dreamlike scenarios with authentic flavour and style make each one of his creations a distinct entity of its own. This Montreal native is a true trailblazer, not only living up to, but continuously raising international standards as well as the reputation this city has of producing highly creative, trend setting and unique dining and nightlife experiences.

A master of exotic flavours Chef Athiraj Phrasavath a.k.a The Spice King is one of the leaders of Montreal’s new food movement, chef battle champion and prolific menu ghost writer. With Issan Thai and Lao roots he spent his childhood in the kitchens of his communities elders absorbing the secrets and traditions of their reviled cuisine. Beginning his career in the kitchen of L’Atelier restaurant. A year later he became the assistant chef of Bronte (best new restaurant Canada – En Route Magazine). His next stop would prove life altering as he spent the next decade as chef Joe Mercuri’s apprentice and right hand in the kitchens of Montreal classics Rosalie’s, Globe and Mercuri before opening creative pop up space Slk Rd. 2019 finds him as the executive chef of The Farsides one of “Montreal’s most anticipated Fall openings” according to Eater.