Overview

Paula DaSilva, a native of Brazil who has called America home for more than 25 years, has been in love with the restaurant industry since she was a kid. From her early days in Massachusetts, peeling garlic and cleaning vegetables in her family’s Brazilian restaurant, DaSilva was hooked on cooking. Paula has received numerous awards and recognitions as the executive chef of critically acclaimed 3030 Ocean and 1500°. She was also the runner up on season 5 of Fox's Hell's Kitchen. Paula is currently working as a restaurant and chef consultant.

Highlights & Awards

• 2009 Season 5 Hell's Kitchen contestant
• 2009 "Best Celebrity Chef" in the Broward/Palm Beach New Times 2009 Best Of issue
• 2011 Featured in Esquire's "The Best New Restaurants in America" for 1500°
• 2012 Semifinalist, Best Chefs in America
• 2013 Hosted female-led dinner at James Beard House

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