Our Chefs

The Culinary Artists Behind the Magic

Meet the Masters

Behind every extraordinary dish at Skimpy Scampi lies the passion, creativity, and uncompromising standards of our culinary team. These are the artists who transform the finest ingredients into experiences that linger long after the last bite.

Each chef brings their unique personality and expertise to our kitchen, creating a symphony of flavors that's as bold and sophisticated as our restaurant's character. From precision cuts to artistic plating, they're the heart and soul of our culinary journey.

Heath Laurent

Heath Laurent

Executive Chef & Culinary Director

Menu DesignFlavor ArchitectureCulinary Innovation

Philosophy

"Presentation isn't just plating—it's engineering emotion"

About

A visionary by nature, Chef Heath Laurent is the architect of Skimpy Scampi's entire culinary identity. Equal parts designer, builder, and flavor engineer, Heath approaches cuisine like a finely tuned machine—balancing elegance, power, and precision. Every dish on the menu bears his signature: structured, sculptural, and provocatively balanced.

Christopher Vale

Christopher Vale

Sous Chef & Master of Flame

Grill MasteryBold ReductionsLive Fire Cooking

Philosophy

"Heat is just another ingredient—use it wisely"

About

Unpredictable. Unapologetic. Unbelievably good. Chef Christopher Vale brings raw energy and refined chaos to the kitchen—his domain is the grill, the live flame, and anything that dares to sizzle. Known for his rapid-fire style and flair for bold reductions, he turns heat into high art. His dishes walk the line between rustic and rebellious.

Travis D'Rosso

Travis D'Rosso

Master of Cold Steel & Raw Precision

Raw BarPrecision CutsCold Plates

Philosophy

"Messy prep. Flawless delivery."

About

Chef Travis D'Rosso is order in the midst of creative chaos. Quiet, calculated, and fanatically precise, he runs the raw bar and cold plates with the focus of a surgeon—but don't be fooled by the pristine finish. Behind the scenes, he's a storm of stainless steel, steam, and scribbled notes. His flavor profiles are sharp, clean, and unexpectedly bold.

Our Culinary Philosophy

We believe that great food is more than sustenance—it's an art form, a conversation, a memory in the making. Our chefs approach each dish with the precision of a sculptor and the passion of a poet.

From sourcing the finest ingredients to perfecting every technique, we're committed to creating experiences that surprise, delight, and leave you craving more. Because at Skimpy Scampi, every meal is a performance worth remembering.