Chefs

Engine Co. No. 28 works within the parameters of classic firehouse ideas --dishes that are satisfying and simple at the core. These ideas have evolved into a more light-hearted approach to making everything as good as it can be, embodying a new American fare and incorporating the flavors, colors and essence of California's bounty of products. Anything is good if you begin with great product and sound technique.

Prior to Engine Co. No. 28, Chef Hora was the Executive Chef at Chant Restaurant in Chicago. Chef Hora world traveled and experienced with most of the globes' cuisine. A native Californian, restaurateur, Food Network TV personality and restaurant consultant, Chef Hora brings a local perspective to his international experiences that is always growing and challenging.  Chef Hora was featured on Food Network’s Chef Hunter in November of 2011.

Before joining Chant, Hora was the Chef/Owner of Root in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ajvo Restaurant in Prague, Czech Republic, Private Chef Services in Redlands, California. Hora served as Executive Chef VIP for the USA National Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China where he served the only State Department dinner ever to be served outside of Washington D.C. for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Hora was Chef de Saucier at Spago and Chinois in Los Angeles California with Wolfgang Puck. Many high level consulting and chef positions have taken Chef Hora on a great number of assignments around the globe.

Hora graduated from California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, CA where he earned his degree in Culinary Arts.