Chef Jenna Arcidiacono is something of a culinary maestra. Her restaurant Amore Trattoria Italiana has been a West Michigan favorite for nearly nine years (and was recently named one of Grand Rapids Magazine’s top 10 restaurants in Grand Rapids in 2017). The only thing she’s known for more than her bright pink hair and electric personality is her fantastic Italian cooking.

From serving as a chef in the Signature Chefs event to raise money for March of Dimes Michigan to hosting fundraisers for the K-9 unit for the Grand Rapids Police Department and Rockford bands, her hospitality has almost become synonymous with her nickname, Chef Jenna.