David Anderson
Executive Chef

David hails from Ketchikan, Alaska. He is celebrated as one of Portland’s best young chefs. He came to Portland in 2000 and has worked in some of the finest kitchens in Portland - including Cafe Azul,  Southpark, Lauro and Vindalho. In 2004, while he was the Chef de Cuisine, Lauro Kitchen won “Restaurant of the Year” from Willamette Week. While at Vindalho, he was featured in Gourmet Magazine, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He was also named as the "Rising Star" in the Oregonian's Diner Issue. David breathes new life into the traditional Italian recipes that Genoa started serving in 1971. David lives in Southeast Portland with his wife, Melissa.

Adam Hawkins
Sous Chef

Adam studied Anthropology and Economics at Washington University in St. Louis; this led him to a career in the Financial Industry.  In 2001 he began soul-searching, and discovered his love for cooking.  After working at Lark Creek Inn in Marin County and opening a few restaurants of his own, Adam and his wife then made a lifestyle decision to move to Portland.  He brings to Genoa both classical French training and a thoughtful approach to his work.  Adam lives in Southeast Portland with his wife and 3-year old son.

Lisa Belt
Mother Hen
Lisa assembled the experts who came together to re-invent Genoa. Her diverse background working in fine dining restaurants in San Francisco and Portland allows her to step into any front of the house role with grace and ease. She ensures that the new Genoa maintains its exemplary standards of customer service. She lives with her husband and 4-year old twin sons in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood.

Daniel Carlos Jasso
Pastry Chef

Daniel, the Pastry Chef at Genoa before it closed, is thrilled to be back. He attended Western Culinary Institute and was selected to be an instructor before he even graduated.  In 2004, Daniel stopped teaching to assume pastry chef positions at Via Delizia and Food in Bloom.  He then came to Genoa, where he moved the restaurant from a dessert-cart concept to plated desserts. Daniel lives in Northeast Portland with his 13-year old daughter and 11-year old son.