Bud was the first member of his family born in the United States. His early childhood was shaped by the culture and food that each of his parents brought to the table from their home countries. It was from his parents that he picked up his passion for cooking at an early age. This led to honing his skills while working as a chef in top restaurants both here and abroad. He has worked at restaurants such as Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Café Terra Cotta in Tucson, AZ, Les Saveurs, and The Collection in London, England. Chef Bud is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, VT, where he received a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Food & Beverage Management Program. Chef Bud brings to your Telluride home - exciting, enticing, and honest food that is prepared with care and served with flair.