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perspectives interview

Nyesha Arrington

Photo by JAKE AHLES

Nyesha Arrington remembers making
bulgogi and kimchi with her Korean
grandmother when she was only 5 years old.
Those nightly cooking sessions and family
dinners were an important foundation for
the Los Angeles native as she pursued her
passion of cooking. " I'm on my destined life
journey, " she says. " Nothing else fulfills my
soul more than being a chef. "
After graduating from the Culinary School
at the Art Institute of California in 2001,
she had a wide range of jobs: she was Stevie
Wonder's private chef, worked at the Michelinstarred Melisse in Santa Monica, California,
and was executive chef at Spice Mill in the
Virgin Islands for two years. It proved to be
a formative experience for Arrington, as she
conceived dishes from fresh-out-of-the bay sea
urchins and spiny lobsters.
But, like many chefs, Arrington had
aspirations of opening her own restaurant.
After a stint on Top Chef in 2012, the fanfavorite launched the now-shuttered Leona
in Venice, California in 2014 and Santa
Monica bistro Native in 2017, where she
served progressive California cuisine-what
she defines as globally inspired and locally
sourced. Her time on the cooking competition
show combined with the rigors of opening
her own venues helped position Arrington
for the multifaceted culinary world. " For
me, food is a celebration of people and the
stories of our ancestors, " she says. " It's all one
huge dialogue that is connected. I don't only
celebrate my culture, I celebrate humanity. "
She closed Native in March and has since
honed her skills as a storyteller by hosting
Eater's " Improv Kitchen " series. Making
falafel using cauliflower or carbonara from
soba noodles showcases Arrington at her
best: creative, competitive, and fearless. It has
also led her to rethink her role in the often
uncompromising restaurant industry. " I feel a
huge duty to do more, " she says. " It's not just
about cooking anymore. "

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Hospitality Design - September 2020

Hospitality Design - September 2020
contents
from the editor
behind the design
sketchbook
interview: on our radar
interview: hospitality’s evolution
interview: chefs and restaurateurs
profile: ido garini
products: art
products: lighting
products: bath
products: outdoor furniture
placemakers
placemakers: aka patagonia
placemakers: taj rishikesh resort & spa
placemakers: palm hotel sri lanka
dining out
dining out: restaurants
dining out: fast casual
dining out: wine bars
dining out: cafès
dining out: hotel f&b
ad index
back space: tre wilcox
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - Intro
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - Hospitality Design - September 2020
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - Cover2
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 1
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 2
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 4
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - contents
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 6
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 7
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - from the editor
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 9
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 10
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 11
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - behind the design
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 13
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 14
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 18
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - sketchbook
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 21
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 22
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 23
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - interview: on our radar
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 25
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 26
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 27
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - interview: hospitality’s evolution
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 30
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - interview: chefs and restaurateurs
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 48
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - profile: ido garini
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 50
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - products: art
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 52
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 53
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 54
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - products: lighting
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 60
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - products: bath
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 63
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 64
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - products: outdoor furniture
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 66
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 67
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 68
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - placemakers
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - placemakers: aka patagonia
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 71
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - placemakers: taj rishikesh resort & spa
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 73
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - placemakers: palm hotel sri lanka
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 77
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 78
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - dining out
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - dining out: restaurants
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 83
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 84
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 85
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - dining out: fast casual
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 88
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 89
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - dining out: wine bars
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 92
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 93
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - dining out: cafès
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 96
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 97
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - dining out: hotel f&b
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 100
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - 101
Hospitality Design - September 2020 - ad index
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Hospitality Design - September 2020 - back space: tre wilcox
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