Casa Luca DC Executive Chef Erin Clarke Photo Courtesy of Casa Luca DC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nExecutive Chef Erin Clarke grew up in the local area and has always had a passion for all things healthy.\u00a0 Aside from being a chef, she has also educated children and family in healthy cooking via different food focused organizations. \u00a0I love how she brings out another side of Italian cooking, introducing us to delicious vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. \u00a0Buon appetito!<\/p>\n
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