As Executive Chef of Toro in Boston, chef Jamie Bissonnette collaborates with acclaimed chef and owner Ken Oringer, on a truly authentic Barcelona inspired tapas menu. The two culinary talents not only have a deep history; one that dates back to Bissonnette’s apprenticeship at Oringer’s acclaimed Clio and later at KO Prime, where Bissonnette won acclaim for his modern take on steakhouse fare. ...

As Executive Chef of Toro in Boston, chef Jamie Bissonnette collaborates with acclaimed chef and owner Ken Oringer, on a truly authentic Barcelona inspired tapas menu. The two culinary talents not only have a deep history; one that dates back to Bissonnette’s apprenticeship at Oringer’s acclaimed Clio and later at KO Prime, where Bissonnette won acclaim for his modern take on steakhouse fare. An early bloomer in the kitchen, Bissonnette gravitated towards The Discovery Channel’s cooking shows rather than cartoons. By the age of 19, he had already earned his Culinary Arts degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and he spent his early twenties “eating and working” in Paris, San Francisco, New York and Phoenix. These experiences fed his culinary drive and are conveyed in Bissonnette’s menus everyday. After working in some of Boston’s most acclaimed kitchens, Bissonnette continues to attract both Boston natives and travelers alike to Toro. Here, he enjoys creating unique charcuteries and unparalleled Spanish cuisine. When not in the kitchen, Bissonnette enjoys spending time with his wife Courtney, who oversees Toro’s beverage program and in-house mixology.