Neil Dandekar

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar

About

A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, Chef Neil’s love for food can be attributed to watching his father cook in their family home. After graduating Chef Neil began working in some of the best restaurants and resorts throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties, including being part of the opening team at The Resort at Pelican Hill and joining the team at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar when moving to San Diego. Known for cooking within the seasons, Chef Neil has tremendous respect for ingredients and how they can be showcased simply and at their truest potential.

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