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    Devin McDavid

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    Portrait of Devin McDavid

    Portrait of Devin McDavid

    i. Biography

    Food & Wine named Devin McDavid Best New Pastry Chef in 2012, after he served as executive pastry chef at Quince and Cotogna in San Francisco.

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    The Path

    Devin McDavid trained at Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island. Devin went on to work as executive pastry chef at Quince and Cotogna in San Francisco, California (2011–2012). Today, Devin is executive pastry chef of Montage Healdsburg (since 2022).

    The Work Today

    He said, "California holds a special place in my heart and I look forward to expanding my repertoire by taking advantage of the bountiful fruits and vegetables that grow locally, from season to season."

    In Their Words “California holds a special place in my heart and I look forward to expanding my repertoire by taking advantage of the bountiful fruits and vegetables that grow locally, from season to season.”

    Acclaim

    Devin's honors include Food & Wine Best New Pastry Chef (2012).

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    • Where did Devin McDavid train or study?

      Devin McDavid trained at Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island.

    • What recognition has Devin McDavid received?

      Food & Wine Best New Pastry Chef (2012).

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