Chef Virginia's Kiss

Virginia Dalbeck was born February 19th 1980, at home in Parks, Arizona where her late father, John Dalbeck, had taken a job as a lead Guitarist in a country and western band. Both of Virginia’s parents are very gifted artists. Her mother, Alexandra Odell, was a child prodigy, an internationally recognized artist by the age of six and a professional by age eight. Chef Virginia learned early on that she was able to express her creativity and flair through the art of culinary genius! She began her journey at Santa Barbara Culinary institute and through the years acquired a wide range in taste and palate by working and visiting many well known restaurants around the world. After spending several years working for Hillstone Restaurant Group, she was cast on season 2 of Fox's hit show Hell's Kitchen. She made it though several gruelling weeks and came in 2nd overall. In 2010, Virginia moved to San Angelo, Texas where she opened her first restaurant called Cork & Pig Tavern.