Deano Lovecchio
Chief Chef & Vice President Operations

Deano has been in the restaurant business for over a decade. From Blake's Steak House in San Jose to Piatti Restaurants in Palo Alto, Portland and Seattle. Deano knows how to deliver stellar customer service, the finest quality food, and unique ambiance... all of which you'll find at Kookez. When you set out to build one of the great dining experiences in a competitive market like San Francisco, your job is never done. Deano is a founder of Kookez with the concept of building a place to dine that feels like home.

Deano oversees all operations and provides special dining experiences, catering, and special chef nights. Selecting the best seafood, meat and vegetables is a daily task Deano relishes knowing the end result is a meal you'll come back for again and again. Be sure to say hello to Deano when you come in and recommend your favorite meals, wherever you're from and they might just show up on the menu.