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Executive Chef Moises Sikaffy

Chef Moises Sikaffy was named Executive Chef of MECCA SF, the internationally known restaurant and bar located in San Francisco's Castro District, in March 2008.

While honoring his original family culinary traditions from Middle Eastern heritage, Chef Sikaffy's has completed university programs in the Bay Area. He holds dual degrees from the City College of San Francisco Hotel & Restaurant Management Program and the University of San Francisco.

During his restaurant and hospitality career in the Bay Area, he has worked with a who's who of culinary leaders, including superstar chefs Michael Mina (Arcadia, San Jose), Bradley Ogden (One Market Restaurant, San Francisco), Brian Witmer (Moose's, San Francisco) and Reed Hearon and Jody Denton (Restaurant LULU, San Francisco.)

In addition to sous/line chef experiences, Chef Sikaffy gained first-hand knowledge of modern Italian cuisine during his tenure in Florence, Italy at the fabled Catina Barbagianni. There he specialized in Italian/Tuscan cooking, creating simple but flavorful recipes. While in Florence, he researched innovative flavors and artful presentations making the most of seasonal local and artisan ingredients.

He gained experience delivering high quality dishes in a high volume setting while serving as Executive Chef at Barley & Hopps Restaurant in San Mateo.

Most recently, Chef Sikaffy served as Executive Chef simultaneously for Beach Chalet and Park Chalet Restaurants. He developed the popular tapas menu for Park Chalet. He also serves as Consulting Chef for Siena Red Brewery in Sonoma and Carpaccio Restaurant in Palo Alto.

Chef Sikaffy lives with his family in Menlo Park. Among his favorite activities are playing basketball, golfing and walking his yellow lab, Maximus. He is a collector of cookbooks by respected chefs from throughout the world.