Executive Chef Chris Binotto was born into a culinary family. As a teenager, he trained under James Beard Award Winner, Chef Jimmy Schmidt, and has since worked under Chef Graham Elliot, Iron Chef Morimoto, helping his kitchens win 2 Michelin Stars and a Forbes 5 Star Award along the way. Over the last five years, Chris has opened numerous kitchens across the country including House of Macau, Beetle House LA/NY/DC, and Karnevil, to name a few.

Chris is also currently the Executive Chef and owner of Embers & Ash, a Primal Cooking Experience in Southern California, has been published in various Cookbooks, and has recently filmed cooking shows for the Discovery Channel and Food Network, including Chopped and Chef Bobby Flay’s BBQ Brawl. Chris currently resides in Los Angeles, splitting his time between his Kitchens in NY & LA.