A foodie from a young age, Chef Abe began working in his grandparents’ restaurant in Acambay, Estado de Mexico at the age of 14. “Being born into a family that loves good food was the most exciting part of my life,” says Chef Abe. “My grandma cooked in my father’s kitchen with my mom and aunts, while my grandpa and the boys would start the fire for the grilled meat—Canadian bacon, sausages, chorizo, longaniza, chicken and tripe—the most amazing food.”

He moved to Quebec at 19 to hone his craft. A few years after picking up the international flavor of the province, he found his way to Staten Island, NY where he began working for Aiello Brother Cheese distributors. A passion for cheese-making landed him a job at the world-famous Goodfellas Pizzeria, with whom he competed—and won—at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.

Looking to combine his international culinary experience with his cultural passions, he moved to Roswell, where he set to work partnering with his family.