Jason Was Born And Raised In Buffalo, NY Along With His Older Brother And Sister By Their Mother And Father. Jason's Passion For Food Started At A Very Young Age. Jason's Father Was A Very Busy Chef Who Operated His Own Catering Business, Molded Young Minds As Culinary Arts Vocational School Instructor AND Maintained His Active Duty In The US Army National Guard. At The Age Of 14, Jason Began To Follow His Father In The Kitchen, Going To Work With Him On The Weekends. Even Though He Was Only Washing Dishes And Peeling Potatoes, This Is Where He Would Find His Passion For Culinary Arts.