Chef Tsvika (Vik) began following his dream to become a world-class chef by following his mentor, Chef Philippe, to Paris. There, he attended private cooking and pastry schools. After graduation, Chef Vik worked in restaurants in Paris, St. Tropez, and Cannes, and studied under famous chefs including George Blanc and Regis Marcon. He began traveling throughout Europe, stopping occassionally to learn from its many talented chefs, such as those in England's Lake District, Northern Italy, and back to Tel Aviv, the place of his birth. He moved to San Francisco, where he perfected his craft at renowned restaurants such as Maria Therese, The Sherman House Hotel, and Ruby Skye. Chef Vik moved to Cincinnati to become executive chef of The Celestial Restaurant, where he was employed until joining the Elegant Fare team.