Chef: Rodney Moreira

Originally from Brazil, Rodney immigrated to the United States in 1987 and started as a prep cook at Pizzeria Uno. Since then, his passion for food and cooking has continued to develop, and Rodney has worked and trained with some great chefs in the Boston area, including three from the Museum of Fine Arts- Jim Dodge, Benjamin Cevelo and Anthony DiParma.

Rodney's skills have been recognized two years in a row by the Phantom Gourmet; in 2002, Porcini’s was awarded “Best Pasta” and in 2003 was awarded “Best Risotto.”
He was recently asked by Ken Oringer of Clio to be involved in a cookbook to benefit Dana Farber Institute. The cookbook “Great Chefs Cooking for great friends” was just released in September of 2004.