Executive Chef Lupe Mejia's love of culinary creation blossomed when he cooked for his six siblings in Mexico, embracing Grandma Lucia's tradition of fresh ingredients; are the best ingredients. Making memorable meals in Maggiano's scratch kitchen was his destiny. When someone asks him to change a dish because of allergies or preferences, he's pleased. "I do it from the heart, "Chef Lupe says. "I want guest to be happy!"