About Dominique LeBlanc

Dominique grew up in the picturesque Hudson Valley area of NY. Her passion for food has been a part of her life, with her family having a French restaurant for seven years and growing up around the Culinary Institute of America, where she would later receive her Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts. After graduating from the CIA, Dominique spent a year at Coach Farm learning how to make goat cheese, selling to some of the top restaurants in NYC. She moved to the Midwest to attend Purdue University, where she received her Master's of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Before joining the Invited family, Chef Dominique worked for White Lodging at the Marriott in Indianapolis and Omni Hotels & Resorts in Indianapolis and Chicago. Her food philosophy is centered around honoring the ingredients and making fun, approachable food that will excite the palate and awaken the senses. You can find her cuddling up with her dog Stella and trying not to kill her plants in her free time.