He attended Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon where he was classically trained in French Cuisine.

Chef Ricky has worked alongside world renowned chefs such as, Roy Yamaguchi, Russell Siu, and Mark Oyama. In 2006, he was voted “People’s Choice” at the Taste of Hawaii while he was the Sous Chef at Kauai Pasta Kapaa.

Chef Ricky’s mission is to provide Epic Eats one bite at a time, by infusing French cuisine with a local flare. His vision is to give back to the community he loves so much by using local vendors and products.

Chef Ricky helped pioneer the Salvation Army Hanapepe Corp’s Soup Kitchen. He is also an active member and leader of Word of Life Hawai’i and cooks for community organizations and events.