Dave Becker’s approach to food is an extension of his personality. From his childhood shucking clams in Newburyport MA, to his nearly 25 years as patron chef at the renowned Sweet Basil he has always led with a desire to share a fun experience with his staff, guests and anyone that he comes in contact with.
Dave Becker is also the chef and owner of Juniper in Wellesley, and Sweet Basil in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dave has published three cookbooks that are a compilation of favorite recipes from the restaurants and personal stories. He has a comic book series in the works that will focus on creative cocktails
Chef Becker opted to not attend culinary arts school, favoring a hands on approach to learning about food when he moved out to Napa Valley after high school, where he worked at Mustard’s Grill. He was invited to stage in Liguria at the Imperial Palace Hotel.
Over the years Dave has developed strong relationships with local farmers, and serves his food on self-made plateware.
