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Paula DaSilva: From Hell’s Kitchen Runner-Up to Executive Chef

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Paula DaSilva

Class of 1998
Culinary
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Employer: Eden Roc at Renaissance Miami Beach

Job Title: Executive Chef

"I’m having lots of fun doing it!"
—Paula DaSilva

Who is talented—and crazy—enough to take the heat from Chef Gordon Ramsay? Paula DaSilva, a 1998 graduate of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, proved she was when she captured a huge fan base as the Hell’s Kitchen season 5 runner-up.

Now working as the Executive Chef at Eden Roc at Renaissance Miami Beach, Paula’s reality show fame has given her the opportunity to accept prestigious chef invitations to the James Beard House, a stage with the famed Chef Joel Antunes of Joel’s in Atlanta, and the opening of an Italian restaurant in St. Kitts.

Paula believes that getting to truly understand cuisine is key to becoming a solid chef, and encourages budding culinary artists to travel around the country to gain experience and knowledge of the best restaurants. She adds that a student should be a sponge—taking in every bit of possible knowledge to develop into a well-rounded, educated chef, and that a passion for cooking drives every great culinary artist.

As for her future, it doesn’t seem like a return trip to Chef Ramsay’s kitchen is likely. Paula is content making people happy by creating the food that she loves. “I’m having lots of fun doing it!” she exclaims.

Confirmed accurate as of: 04/10/2010

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