Isaac Perlman

PERL by Chef IP

I am originally from Bogota, Colombia but moved at an early age to Miami, Florida and have resided here ever since. From the age of 11, I realized my passion for cooking. Driven by this insatiable thirst, at the age of 15 I landed my first job under chef and owner Harry Sasson — one of the most distinguished chefs in South America (Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants – “theworlds50best”). I went on to finish high school, during which time I did several internships with renowned restaurateur Leo Katz (Most innovative gastronomic entrepreneur in Colombia “Splash Magazines”). I graduated from the Chaplin School of Hospitality Management at Florida International University where I was exposed to top-notch hospitality courses. During school I also worked part time as a line cook in “Sea Grill” and “Swine Southern Table and Bar”. It was during these formative years that I stumbled upon my calling. I quit my jobs at the restaurants, and dedicated myself to being a private chef. I am now the chef & owner of my own restaurant PERL by Chef IP in North Miami Beach.