Robert Del Grande is chef and owner of Restaurant RDG + Bar Annie in Houston, Texas. Born and raised in Northern California, Chef Del Grande’s philosophy is cooking with the freshest ingredients. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of San Francisco and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California at Riverside. His unique combination of chemistry meets culinary has proven successful. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southwest, has received the prestigious Silver Spoon Award from Food Arts, and has been inducted into the Who’s Who in American Cooking. Chef Del Grande has been featured in many national publications including Food & Wine, Food Arts, Saveur, Gourmet and Bon Appétit, and appeared in many television interviews.