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Dana Downs

About Dana Downs

Chef Dana Downs, a Dayton native, started working in kitchens over 20 years ago, first under Chef Franco Germano. After graduating from Sinclair Culinary School, Dana took the Executive Chef position at Zola Restaurant. Soon after, she followed her passion for golf and joined Country Club of the North as the lead Marketing Director and Assistant GM. In 2009, Downs started Veritas Catering and the Black Rooster Pasta Bar at the 2nd Street Market. After gaining popularity, Dana and her partner started Roost Modern Italian in November of 2011.

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