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Jack Crosti Mela, Auckland
Mela is the passion project of owner and executive chef, Jack Crosti. A fine dining establishment in Auckland, Mela’s ingredients are sourced locally, and each dish is crafted with love and care. 32
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rosti’s passion for cooking began when he was a child in Italy. “I was raised in Varese, in the Lombardian region of Italy. Obviously, cooking is an integral part of Italian culture, and I was around incredible food all the time. “I saw the pride and joy that cooking brought my mother, grandmother, and those they cooked for.” The positive emotions and memories that food elicits for Crosti inspired him to pursue a career in cooking. Crosti described his food as predominantly European, given his background, but said he tries to tie in experiences from places he’s worked around the world. “Ultimately, I want to express
