david bravdica is chef + co-owner of flavor catering + event planning
 david’s story:
as a child my palate was developed, and a bit spoiled, by all the delicious meals created by my Italian grandparents Rose and Pietro. from their kitchen came wonderful traditional creations like melanzani spremi (pressed and marinated eggplant) over crostini, fresh goat ricotta ravioli and cavatelli, meat dishes like braciole and freshly made sausage, and for Christmas it was bacala, traditional salt cod. every occasion was a celebration, from birthdays to holidays, each were marked by its own special combination of dishes.
i spent many of my childhood years in the kitchen along side these masters absorbing not only the calories, but also the technique in creating the special dishes. while i would go on to pursue other career ambitions, my heart and my passion were always in the kitchen.
two years ago i gave in and returned to the kitchen to pursue my purpose and satisfy my true passion of food and wine. my journey took me to the Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, where i honed my skills as a student of classic French and Italian technique as well as in all aspects of wine for a well-rounded education. after graduation i decided to return to my roots and continue my culinary journey in Italy on a self-guided eight-month tour including food, wine and cultural education.
i learned about vine cultivation and winemaking by working in the field in the shadows of a 13th century castle in southern Tuscany. i worked on a sheep farm in Umbria and learned the skills of artisan cheese maker, producing several different types of pecorino and fresh ricotta. i worked on a farm in Abruzzi and learned about the natural cultivation of the land and the true meaning of what it is to eat and live locally and seasonally. and i worked in the kitchen of a small trattoria, further developing my style.
now, back home in Colorado, i am happy to bring this passion for food and wine to each of our flavor clients. i am an advocate for local, seasonal and natural foods because it tastes better, is better for you and better for the environment. we coax amazing flavor out of the most basic ingredients. we don’t want to confuse your palate, we want to tease it and let it dance. |
