Meet the Chefs
Sarasota has the most restaurants per capita for small cities. That means we have a lot of local, resourceful and creative chefs! #SavorSarasota is a great opportunity to credit the chefs who have brought so many great culinary experiences to the table on Florida’s Gulf Coast™.
Enjoy Savor Sarasota annually from June 1-14 where you can learn about the chefs preparing your multi-course meal as you taste your way through Sarasota County.
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Sebastian Villaseca is a dynamic and ambitious individual with an insatiable passion for the restaurant business. Born in Chile 29 years ago, Sebastian possesses a relentless drive to excel in his...Learn More
Chef Austin joined Farlow's On The Water in 2017 as Executive Sous Chef, after moving to the area from North Carolina. He was quickly moved up to Executive Chef where he has helped the restaurant...Learn More
Executive Chef Chris Frazier oversees the Banquet Facility and Venezia Restaurant at Ramada by Wyndham Hotel Venezia. Starting out as a young teen at a bistro in Maine, Chis has over two decades of...Learn More
Chef Jeremy Thayer was born and raised between the finger lakes and wooded hills of Ithica, New York. At a young age, Chef Thayer got his start in the kitchen as he took responsibility for the family...Learn More
Spenser's story is one of passion, dedication, and perseverance. Born into the restaurant industry, he grew up surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the kitchen. From a young age, he knew...Learn More
Chef Teylor Bouchard has over a decade in the restaurant industry. Culinary trained at Keiser University she gained experience working at places like First Watch, Mar Vista, and the Sarasota Catering...Learn More
Chef Brent Austin has been part of the Crow’s Nest team for almost a decade and has been in the restaurant industry since he was a teenager. With his extensive experience and knowledge in seafood and...Learn More
Johnny Zaki is a passionate and innovative Chef. He has always dreamt about cooking and travelling. His dream came true when he opened his first restaurant in Montreal, Confusion Tapas, in 2004. With...Learn More
Ken Shiro Lumpkin was born in Oakland, California to a Japanese mother and a decorated naval officer. Being raised in a traditional Japanese household, steeped in generations old family recipes and...Learn More
Chef Christopher Covelli is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City where he was trained by world-renowned chefs including Andre Soltner, Jacques Pepin, and Alain Saihac. His...Learn More
