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Jason Travi, Executive Chef, Riva, Santa Monica

Jason Travi, Executive Chef, Riva, Santa Monica

“I have had my tattoos for roughly nine years and they were all done within a year and a half. I always wanted tattoos, but never had the nerve until I was 25 and working at Spago. I’m so happy I waited until that age. If I had gotten them as a teen I can’t imagine what would be on my body—probably punk rock band names. My tattoos are all faith related. Most people see the flames I have on both forearms and think they are food related. I can’t blame them for that. I have nine tattoos. The only reason I don’t have more is money, time and now I’m married so it would be a selfish move on my behalf.