Meet Rosario
Baundone, Executive Chef at three
eighty ate. Passionate about honoring
his roots while embracing innovation, he leads with heart and creativity.
Get to know his inspirations, vision, and advice.
•Who inspires your cooking?
•My sister. After my mom passed
away, she stepped into her shoes and held our family together through her
cooking.
•What are some of your visions for
three eighty ate's
future?
•Similar to
many professions, we are constantly trying to reinvent and come
up with innovative menu options. I always go back to my roots and try to keep
things simple and delicious. But I know we can always add a modern twist or
interpretation to further elevate dishes.
•What is your favorite meal, or
station here at three eighty ate?
•That's a tough question. One
thing is for sure, we have some of the most talented cooks in the city at three
eighty ate! My team and I would never serve a meal that is not up to our
standards, and at this volume, that's not easy. We work very hard on menu
development, marketing, purchasing and sourcing the best quality products
available to us so we can offer great meals to our colleagues.
•Looking back at your career,
what's the one piece of advice or words of encouragement you would go back and
tell yourself?
• Stick to what you believe
in. Cook with your heart. Love is the first ingredient.