The Scorpion Chef Spanish rolls off the tongue as easily as Italian, Spanish or English, albeit with a charming international accent, for Marcello Anastasi, award-winning Executive Chef
The Scorpion Chef, Marcello Anastasi, brings the flavours of the Mediterranean to York Region. Tune in a see how traditional dishes from Morocco, France, Italy, Turkey, Greece and Spain are prepared and served. Chef Marcello will introduce viewers to authentic ingredients, tips on preparation and cooking times and he will recommend a beverage to compliment each meal.His culinary delight has been tantalizing palettes in Canada’s hospitality industry for over 20 years. Learning from his Italian roots, Chef Marcello’s style is based on the traditions of Grand European cooking and has used this as the foundation for his own cuisine- traditional, yet contemporary and innovative presentations. Characterized also with the use of fresh, locally grown produce, light sauces, and colorful arrangements. Chef Marcello has gained an international reputation for his imaginative pasta techniques and the development of concepts without menus.
His biggest asset is creativity, and his food philosophy is simple, “It’s all about taste!” It wasn’t long before Chef Marcello’s adopted country recognized his talent conjoined with his displays of creativity and imagination when assistant of the Culinary Team Canada and Culinary Team Ontario. In 2004 Chef Marcello, worked with celebrity Chef Michael Smith to assemble and coach ARAMARK Team Canada for the Culinary Excellence Challenge 2004, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Tourist Toronto and The Escoffier Society selected Chef Marcello Anastasi as regional chef to represent Toronto at the 2004 Gourmet Institute and Gourmet Magazine showcase in New York City, giving him the opportunity to work with celebrities Executive Chef such as Joan Monfaredi, Mario Batalli, Michael Smith and Sara Moulton.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Scorpion Mediterranean Bar & Grill - Aurora (0.0 miles) - The Scorpion Chef Spanish rolls off the tongue as easily as Italian, Spanish or English, albeit with...
• Swiss Chalet & Harvey's - Aurora (2.6 miles) - Family Casual restaurant or Quick service .
• Smash Kitchen & bar - Markham (12.8 miles) - At Smash Kitchen and Bar, we provide an upscale casual atmosphere accompanied by comfort cuisine. We ...
• Patois Jamaican Restaurant & Catering - Pickering (21.8 miles) - The Patois brand is synonymous with fine authentic Jamaican cuisine. We really love Jamaican food and...
• Fionn MacCool's Ajax - Ajax (23.7 miles) - A warm and inviting, Irish pub with a generous selection of Spirits and Beers. A varied menu offerin...

See and Do

• St Andrews Valley Golf Course AURORA (0.6 miles) - One of the top rated 18 hole golf courses in the region easily accessible from either the 400 or the...
• Elman W. Campbell Museum Newmarket (2.6 miles) - The Elman W. Campbell Museum traces the history of the town of Newmarket. It is located in the histo...
• Gibson House Museum Toronto (17.3 miles) - Visitors can step back in time and explore this elegant farmhouse. Its serene Georgian-style exterio...
• Big Cedar Golf Club Innisfil (19.6 miles) - Membership at Big Cedar is our best value, offering unlimited golf, 7 days a week. Our pricing is am...