To say that Paul Pisa knows a thing or two about preparing spectacular dishes time and again is a gross understatement.
A homegrown Toronto Chef, Paul has had a career that has certainly seen its share of ups and downs but it’s also been a career that most only dream of. Besides being the Executive Chef of Ellipsis, the now defunct Italian brunch and dinner spot on College Street, Pisa also spent time at Brasserie Aix, preparing authentic French cuisine. He’s trained under some of the most renowned Chefs in Toronto: Mark McEwan and Keith Froggett. And he’s been the personal Chef of one of Toronto’s most renowned power couples: Heather Reisman and Gerry Schwartz.
Jim Bamboulis has held several posts over the past 12 years, including National Sportscaster, Food Host and Writer, Talk Show Host, Olympic Researcher and Travel Film-maker.
Born and raised in Toronto, Jim learned early on that the combination of travel and food meant ultimate living. Combining his insatiable creative spirit and desire to document his travels, Jim took his unshakable travel bug and set off to explore. Add the fact that Jim also grew up in a Greek household and he learned that not only does Mom always make the best meals, but as importantly learned the importance of understanding and appreciating the countless beautiful cultures and the integral role food plays in every corner of the World.
In August 2009, Jim founded Travel Mammal, a site that brings together his travels and experiences (both good and terrifying) with the hope that others are inspired to share their own. We are all storytellers, especially when it comes to travel and food. He urges everyone to be inspired, explore and love the world and the people that share it with us. Or in other words, Live to Travel and travel to live!
