<p>Chef S. Cory Lattuca</p>
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<p>AGE: 34<br /><br /></p>
<p>HOMETOWN: Chandler, AZ <br /><br /></p>
<p>PROFESSION: Executive Chef, Grimaldi&rsquo;s Pizzeria<br /><br /></p>
<p>CULINARY EDUCATION: Scottsdale Culinary Institute</p>
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<p>Executive Chef Cory Lattuca was born in Rochester, New York, but grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. His love for cooking came early on in childhood when he helped his grandmother prepare meals. The joy that food would bring to his family&rsquo;s dinner table was more than enough for him to make a conscious decision to stay connected to it for the rest of his life. In 2003, he set out to achieve his early childhood goal and moved to Arizona to attend the Scottsdale Culinary Institute.</p>
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<p><strong>Becoming part of the Grimaldi&rsquo;s Family</strong></p>
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<p>While getting his degree at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute Cory got a job at Grimaldi&rsquo;s Pizzeria as a waiter. He would then go on to doing his internship at the Chandler Grimaldi&rsquo;s working in the kitchen. He believed in the company and the products they served so much, that after graduation, he worked for them full time. After several years as a cook, Cory transferred out of the kitchen to become Corporate Chef and Food and Beverage Director for Grimaldi&rsquo;s Pizzeria. Today, he is in charge of the wine and liquor list, and handles all aspects of Grimaldi&rsquo;s food purchasing. Cory has helped Grimaldi&rsquo;s Pizzeria grow from a single location to an empire of twenty restaurants. His focus on quality has been a driving factor for their growth.</p>
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<p>With so much to love its no wonder why Cory enjoys his job and wants to share his passion for food with everyone. He is firm believer that happiness is cooking up fun and watching guests enjoy true pizza that made Brooklyn&rsquo;s Bridge famous. Today, he feels extremely honored to have been involved in all the aspects of their growth.</p>
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