Born and raised on the vibrant Mediterranean coast in Messina, Sicily, visionary Chef Giuseppe “Peppe” De Vuono discovered his passion for authentic flavors at an early age, inspired by the rustic, comforting dishes cooked by his grandmother. He meticulously refined his craft at premier Michelin-starred institutions across Europe, including disciplined tenures at London's elite Locanda Locatelli and The Connaught. After moving to Hong Kong to contribute to the culinary excellence at Tosca di Angelo, he further elevated his expertise as Chef de Cuisine at the legendary, three-Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA under the direct mentorship of Maestro Umberto Bombana. Chef Giuseppe currently commands the kitchen as Executive Chef of the two-Michelin-starred Octavium in Central, channeling his Southern Italian heritage into a minimalist symphony of absolute ingredient purity and technical precision. His cooking celebrates seasonal coastal traditions while bringing a refined, contemporary elegance to the forefront of Hong Kong’s world-class fine-dining scene.