My name is Eric Nguyen, and I am the chef and owner of Damecca Lounge based in Winnipeg. I was born and raised in Winnipeg and grew up in a very diverse community. The different cultures influence the way I cook food, by combining various cultures to create new dishes. I have formal education at the Paterson Global Foods Institute, but most of my experience comes from dining out and working around the city. Although I am only 26, I have 11 years of kitchen experience with a hunger for culinary knowledge to aid me in evolving my craft.