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Nyesha Arrington

Modern CalifornianKorean-inspiredSustainable focus

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About Nyesha Arrington

Award-winning chef, TV personality, and restaurateur known for modern Californian cuisine with Korean influences and a strong emphasis on sustainability.

★Awards & Recognition

★Eater LA's Chef of the Year (2015)★Zagat's 30 Under 30 - LA★Jonathan Gold's Best 101 Restaurants in …★James Beard Awards co-host (2024)

Chef Timeline

2010
Early career
Various

Started working in the culinary industry.

Executive Chef
Wilshire Restaurant

Worked as executive chef.

2015
Awarded Eater LA's Chef of the Year
Opened Restaurants
Native and Leona

Opened her own restaurants.

Top Chef Competitor

Appeared on Top Chef: Texas.

Television appearances

Appeared on various TV shows, including Next Level Chef and others.

2024
Co-hosted James Beard Awards

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Award-winning chef, TV personality, and restaurateur known for modern Californian cuisine with Korean influences and a strong emphasis on sustainability.

Customer Perception

Reviews are mixed. Some praise her creative dishes and unique culinary vision, while others express concerns about inconsistent service or food quality at her restaurants.

Cuisine Highlights

Modern CalifornianKorean-inspiredSustainable focus

News

  • Nyesha Arrington co-hosted the 2024 James Beard Awards.
  • She's a judge on Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef.

Restaurants

Native (Santa Monica), Leona (Santa Monica), Wilshire (Santa Monica)

Iconic dishes

Soft-shell crab, Korean-infused dishes, Seasonal menus

Additional Details

Arrington's culinary background includes working alongside renowned chefs like Josiah Citrin and Joël Robuchon. She's appeared on several TV cooking shows, including Top Chef.

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