Dominic Dane Vergara was only 12 years old when he and his family from Pampanga migrated to Italy. For many years, his parents ran a Filipino restaurant called Cabalen Ini in Milan. Both Dominic and his younger brother Daniel helped in the daily operation till the restaurant finally closed down.

Because of his early exposure in the kitchen, Dominic pursued culinary arts in Milan and later on apprenticed and worked in restaurants with Michelin star recognitions. To name some, Emporio Armani Caffe with chef Luca Seveso, Nobu Milan, Ristorante Vecchia Malcesine, Ristorante Berton and Ristorante Innocenti Evasioni.

Dominic also apprenticed in Oslo, Norway and eventually worked at Maaemo, the only three-star Michelin in the country.

Dominic, now 35 years old, has since relocated to Oslo and has been living in the country for more than five years.

In 2019, Dominic and Daniel had an opportunity to showcase Filipino dishes by opening a food stall at the trendy Oslo Street Food market, where they showcased Pinoy favorites like adobo, sisig, tapsilog, etc. The stall, called Kain Filipino Rice Bar, became an instant hit among the Oslo locals. Soon after, the brothers — with three other partners — opened Kain Neo-Filipino Bistro, a full-service restaurant that combines New Nordic Cuisine (Scandinavian food) with modern Filipino recipes. Again, it was an instant hit and it has become one of the must-visit food destinations in Oslo.