Photography by , on February 24th, 2024 in South Beach Wine & Food Festival® Weekend 2024

Miami, FL – February 24, 2024 – It was an extraordinary dining experience that transcended tradition and took Japanese cuisine to a whole new level! Tyson Cole and Tim Cushman, to craft a chic and unique lunch that left your taste buds spellbound. Chef Tyson Cole’s journey from dishwasher to sushi virtuoso is a tale of culinary inspiration. He honed his craft through rigorous apprenticeships, including time spent at Bond Street in NYC. Today, he stands as the founder and executive chef of multiple highly acclaimed Uchi restaurants, scattered across Texas, California, and Florida. The icing on the cake is his elegant Uchi Miami outpost in the vibrant Wynwood Arts District, where this extraordinary lunch unfolded. Chef Tim Cushman is the creative force behind Cushman Concepts, a hospitality group that includes the renowned o ya in Boston, a restaurant known for its inventive, contemporary take on Japanese cuisine. Tim also rocks the scene with Hojoko, a Japanese tavern infused with a rock and roll attitude.

Tyson Cole & Tim Cushman

Tim Cushman & Tyson Cole

Tim Cushman, Matthew Rios Geard, & Tyson Cole

Tim Cushman & Tyson Cole

Tim Cushman

Tim Cushman