[11] Very early in his career, he worked for Andy Husbands at Tremont 647 where he spent six years before going on to become Executive Chef at Gargoyles on the Square in 2005.
His "innovative cuisine transformed the restaurant from neighborhood stalwart to out-of-town dining destination.
[13] Santos has taught culinary courses at both Boston University and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
[13] Buttermilk & Bourbon: New Orleans Recipes with a Modern Flair was published in March 2019.
[3] Santos and his wife Thuy (née Le)[5] are parents of a daughter, born in August 2022.