Family: I am blessed to have such an amazing family. I grew up with a large family and I am fortunate to have my parents and siblings close by. I married my high school sweetheart Anna and we have three awesome kids.
What do you like about living in the area? I love this city and it has been my home ever since I was two months old. It is such a great place to raise our children with so much to offer. We have such a diverse community in London with so much culture for everyone to enjoy. Our family has enjoyed so many wonderful events at Budweiser Gardens. A family favourite is The Factory and we especially love the many great parks all over town.
Favourite Restaurants: There are so many local food spots to support! The spring rolls at the Vietnam Restaurant are amazing. The craft beer menu and food choices at Milos' Craft Beer Emporium are always top notch. The burgers at the Bungalow, sushi at Roll Roll, soups at the Piping Kettle are all great to satisfy those food cravings. It is always a great dining experience at the Katana Kafe and Craft Farmacy as well. London has so many wonderful options - It’s so hard to choose a favourite!
Hobbies and favourite things to do: Hanging out with my wife and children is at the top of the list. We love riding bikes, sledding and swimming together. Our weekends usually involve a trip to the Arva Mills, the Western Fair Market or the Covent Garden Market for some coffee, baked goods and fresh produce. I enjoy the occasional DIY home renovation and love trying out new cooking recipes. I am a craft beer lover and like to homebrew all styles.
Dream Vacation: I would love to travel to Asia to immerse myself in the rich culture and visit the natural attractions. I am always up for trying new food and new adventures.
Other than a family member, dead or alive, who would you like to have dinner with? I would love to have a sit down with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. To gain insight on building a successful business, having that drive and mindset and ways to achieve that goal would be inspirational.