CULINARY ARTIST AND DJ
Hernani D.G., DJ Danke, The Same, or The Dancing Man, always plays fresh electronic music digitally or on vinyl. His music encompasses a variety of styles, from house and disco to techno, down-tempo, drum & bass, and lounge. Combining trip-hop, tech house, techno, deep house, warm vibes, Latin-flavored rhythms, and Jamaican dub sounds creates a rhythm that resonates with both body and spirit.
Hernani also specializes in high-protein superfood cuisine, a blend of traditional Central Italian dishes and Caribbean flavors. He gained early exposure to cooking while working as a helper in his mother’s kitchen in the Dominican Republic, where he learned the art of Caribbean cuisine. With a natural talent and a unique taste, Hernani developed a close connection to the kitchen from a young age. Hernani has worked in over 100 kitchens with various chefs in Boston and Cape Cod, assisting them in preparing their recipes to a higher standard. He previously worked as a prep cook for professional Italian chef Jeff Mitchell, a Johnson & Wales University graduate, at The Talkative Pig Restaurant on Cape Cod—a new casual Bar, The Drift, in South Chatham.
Hernani’s approach to cooking involves using natural ingredients to nourish and energize the body. He sees mixing and cooking as a creative project as a DJ and cooks. “Mixing & Cooking” is a concept he developed to combine music, food, and art, allowing people to enjoy healthy, natural, and organic meals made with select superfood ingredients while experiencing an unforgettable music and art session. He is open to cooking in any kitchen worldwide. He invites people to share their art in his presentation and enjoy his culinary and musical creations.
