Andres is a seasoned restaurateur and sommelier with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including working at the Vega Sicilia winery.  He was the Head Chef at Cafe Esencia in Ridgewood NYC, where we met and worked together. He has developed a career rooted in a deep passion for the art of dining, emphasizing the importance of creating experiences that restore and connect people through food. His professional journey spans Michelin-starred and James Beard award-winning restaurants in New-York and Spain, as well as involvement in sustainable and conscious food movements, like Slow Food. Andres holds a degree in Hospitality Administration from Boston University and furthered his education at the Basque Culinary Center. Most recently based in Palma, Mallorca, Andres devotes his time to bottling natural wines through his project @the wine matcher and continues to explore the intersection of food, wine and culture. ​