About Dani
Fueled by creativity (and carbs).
I started out baking cakes and decorating, at the iconic Magnolia Bakery in New York City, during the era of its original owner, Allysa Torey. Continuing my service industry career as a Pastry Chef, I began working in restaurants around the city. The Lever House with Dan Silverman, Double Crown with Ryan Butler, Mary Queen of Scots, Whitehall, The James Beard House with the Whitehall Team, Le Bernardin Catering division with Chef Eric Ripert. As well as, staging for Chef Johnny Iuzzini.
From there, I began freelancing at Food Network in their recipe testing kitchens. Which opened up my career to television and film. I have been part of the culinary department on shows such as, Iron Chef (2008), Bakers vs Fakers (2016), Holiday Cookie Showdown (2021), Halloween and Christmas Cake Wars (2023), Beat Bobby Flay (seasons 23/24), and numerous pilots.
Outside of Food Network, I have had the pleasure of working closely with, Chef Gordon Ramsay on…Hell’s Kitchen (Young Guns, seasons 19/20), Next Level Chef, and Idiot Sandwich (Youtube). In addition, I have worked on Bar Rescue since 2021 as Culinary Producer.
Recently, I have been assisting with my mentor, food and drink stylist, Laura Kinsey. Helping with cookbooks, product shoots, commercials, social, and editorial work.
My homebase the desert of Las Vegas, baby!
However, I work as a local often in Los Angeles, California. And can fly anywhere in the world, with my chaweenie terrier, Mochi.