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RICEBOX

ABOUT

THE BUTCHER

Our Chef Leo

Before opening RiceBox, Chef Leo was born and raised in Mexicali, Mexico. At a young age, he showed a budding interest in cooking while working at his family-owned Chinese restaurant. Influenced by his grandmother, he left everything behind in Mexicali and took off to upstate, New York alone to pursue his dream in cooking.  Upon graduating at The Culinary Institute of America, his aspiration took him south to Miami, Florida, where he spent another two years refining his palate and skill set. After his culinary growth in the East coast, Leo moved to California, and continued his passion at the Patina Restaurant Group.  During his time at PRG, he worked closely with renowned Chef/Owner Joachim Bernard Splichal to further polish his culinary knowledge and ran multiple concepts for the restaurant group. 

THE MEANING

It's what's on the inside that counts

Husband and wife duo, Leo and Lydia Lee, both share a rich culinary background spanning three generations. The diner pays a warm and enthusiastic tribute to a favorite childhood memory – Cantonese BBQ.

THE COMMITMENT

Our modern approaches

Committed to serving the best organic ingredients, the meat at RiceBox is ethically sourced and organic, as well as antibiotic- and hormone-free. Produce is from local farms that use sustainable practices. Sauces and seasonings are made in-house.

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