Full Name: Lino Annicchiarico Date of Birth: 21.11.1963 Training Institution: Regency Park, School of Food & Catering (1983-1986) Previous Kitchens: La Mensa, Hot Gossip, The Convention Centre, Windy Point Restaurant (8 yrs). Current Position: Head Chef at The Strand (9 yrs)

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Best thing about the Strand:	The location, cross section of cliental, working with a young talented team.
When did you know you wanted to be a chef?	I always wanted to be a chef from an early age. Growing up and as a teenager, I would always cook at home.
Influences:	My mother and my strong Italian background
Favourite Geographical Region for food:	Napol
Favourite Local Restaurant:	Chinois - Modern Asian cuisine
Favourite Food:	Seafood, Laksa, Cakes & Chocolates
Worst food:	Tripe, Brains & Tounge
Signature Dish:	Mediterranean Chicken Salad (I've made it at every establishment I've worked at since the start of my career)
Most hated dish to make:	Risotto Gamberi
Hobbies:	Mixed Netball, Real Estate, Eating Out, Seinfield, Football
Favourite Song of All Time:	Gangsters Paradise (Coolio)
Favourite Music:	Top 40, Elo
Three words that best describe you:	Passionate, Humorous, Unpredictable

There is something for everyone on offer at The Strand; be that a beautiful fresh salt and pepper squid salad, a gourmet wood oven pizza or just a latte with the morning newspaper, the cafe atmosphere combined with restaurant quality food and service, make the Strand a clear choice for a premium dining experience.