Janie Ramirez

Janie Ramirez grew up in the city of Sulphur in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, where she loved baking for her family. Janie worked in various restaurants while attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Art History at Louisiana State University. After graduating, inspired by Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food, she moved to Austin, Texas to attend Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.

She gained experience at several Austin establishments before accepting a prep position at locally-focused Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club. Only two months later she was promoted to Sous Chef, then within the year Chef de Cuisine and eventually Executive Chef.

Under her leadership, Dai Due has been named as the #2 restaurant in Austin (Austin American Statesman, 2022), one the top 25 restaurants in Austin (New York Times), has been nominated for Best Restaurant by Culturemap, received a 9/10 review from The Infatuation and honored with a Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand, among many other accolades. Her culinary passions include mayonnaise, spicy food and shellfish.