Romain Avril is a French-trained chef, born in Paris, who is known for his creative and ambitious cooking. He discovered his passion for cooking at a young age and worked at numerous Michelin-star restaurants in France and the UK, increasingly focusing his attention on fusion and molecular gastronomy. Since moving to Toronto in 2010, he has worked as Executive Chef at the renowned La Société Bistro and has participated in the opening of such institutions as Levelle, Goldie Bar, and Neruda. He operates his own organization, Romain Avril Inc., which offers a multitude of culinary services, and maintains a YouTube channel providing tips and recipes, while making occasional appearances on the Food Network and in various food and lifestyle magazines.