BIO
Born in Manila and raised in Toronto, Chef Marvin Palomo's passion for cooking began early and led him to George Brown College before taking him to kitchens across Hong Kong and Italy. He returned to Toronto to serve as Executive Chef at Vela, building a reputation for refined, ingredient-led cuisine.
In fall 2025, he opened Liliana on Queen Street West, his first solo project, where he weaves Italian culinary foundations together with subtle Asian influences, reflecting both his global training and the rich cultural diversity of his adopted city.
The restaurant takes its name from a mentor Marvin met during his time in Italy, a tribute to the hospitality and generosity that shaped his vision for what a restaurant could be.
Marvin's Impact
1,250+
Total meals provided
4,225
Lbs. of GHGs averted from the atmosphere
809,250
Litres of water prevented from going to waste
My Achievements
Fundraising Page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received First Donation
Halfway to Goal
Reached Goal
Our Team
Bob Blumer
Raised so far:
$290.38
Brandon Olsen
Raised so far:
$250.00
Chris Irving
Coulson Armstrong
Craig Wong
Danvee Kwok
Raised so far:
$40.00
David Schwartz
Raised so far:
$674.13
Eric Robertson
Raised so far:
$1,768.43
Eva Chin
Raised so far:
$105.42
Heidi Fink
Raised so far:
$247.57
Kenta Takahashi
Raised so far:
$111.32
Kevin Shawcross
Mark McCrowe
Mark McEwan
Raised so far:
$575.66
Marvin Palomo
Raised so far:
$250.00
Matt Basile
Raised so far:
$591.42
Michael Angeloni
Raised so far:
$55.66
Michelle Moraes
Raised so far:
$82.89
Miriam Echeverria
Raised so far:
$633.85
Ned Bell
Nuit Regular
Raised so far:
$1,000.00
Rob Thomas
Shane Chartrand
Raised so far:
$33.65
Shauna Godfrey
Raised so far:
$275.19
Steven Molnar
Raised so far:
$55.66
Vikram Vij
Raised so far:
$313.94
