~ About Parind Vora

Chef Parind Vora is a classically trained chef in the old vernacular.  He was born in Mumbai (Bombay), India and his family emigrated to the U.S. in 1976.  He has lived in New York City, West Virginia and South Carolina; where he graduated high school and college.  After working in restaurants since 16 years of age he was hooked.  He went to St. Matthews University; School of Medicine and was in the top 15% of his Medical school class but eventually decided that in the kitchen was where he belonged.  He has cooked in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany; as well as, St. Barths, Saba, Belize and St. Martin/Martaan abroad.  In the U.S. he has worked in South Carolina, Maine and Massachusetts before coming to New Mexico in December of 2001.  Restaurant Jezebel was a venture that changed the face of dining in Ruidoso forever and now it has moved to Austin.  Parind is essentially self taught in theory but was mentored by his travels, both domestically and abroad.  Growing up in an “Indian household” he learned mastery of spices and their flavour combination.  Everywhere he traveled the local food left an indelible mark on his cuisine.  He describes his food as “Modern American” influenced by everywhere he has been.  His food is culturally honest but done with a unique approach.  His melding of classical technique with subtle Indian seasoning, world influences as well his strong wine knowledge makes for flavourful American food.  He actually makes almost every sauce á la minute (made to order) in the same pan that your main course is made in: he also adjusts the sauce individually to what the guest is drinking so that wine and food is a seamless match and elevates good food into a great experience.  There can not be anything less then the very best at Restaurant Jezebel.