Manuel Gallo-Contera (Best known as Manny) was born in Oriental Republic of Uruguay, a bordering country with Argentina and Brazil. He is from the capital called Montevideo.
Since he was very young he always knew that he wanted to work in the kitchen. In his 27 years of work performance, he accumulated experience that he acquired in Uruguay, Spain and the United States, where he has lived since 2003.

At the age of 25, he resumed his culinary work in Rehoboth where he had the opportunity to meet chefs and mentors who contributed significantly to his professional development, including Chef Hari Cameron of Restaurant a(MUSE.) and Roberto Di Martino, his mentor.

He currently resides in Georgetown, Delaware and his favorite hobby is spending time with his family.

After four years as Sous Chef at Restaurant BONZ, he is currently very proud to be the next Executive Chef and satisfy the demand of all his clients.