Gorji, an engineer-turned-chef, is also a restauranteur and creator of Gorji Gourmet Foods. He has lived on three continents, and has just passed a quarter century calling Texas home, twelve of those as chef-owner of the acclaimed, intimate, 10-table Canary By Gorji restaurant in Dallas; a working chef, he nightly cooks his signature New Mediterranean cuisine that is detailed in his Zing! By Gorji Cookbook. Often going against the grain of traditional culinary practice, his creative take on cooking philosophies mixes science and old world hot and cold theories to create his unique recipes. In fact, he won the Texas Steak Cookoff Championship twice with his take on steak with pomegranates. His food has been called “Mediterranean with Texas Twists,” and in a state known for its independent streak, his original approach is right at home.