Born in Trinidad. His grandfather came from China.
Marketed a line of spices under his name.
First met his future wife, Leslie Mooking, when both attended high school in Edmonton. Got together years later in Toronto, where he was executive chef at "Barrio" in Toronto.
Toronto chef.
Graduated from cooking school at George Brown College in Canada.
Had a rock group, "Bass is Base", in the 90s. Had recorded a song called "The Funkmobile".