Episode 101
The Evolution of Fine Dining at Chotto Matte with Kurt Zdesar
Meeting up with Kurt Zdesar, the is founder and owner of Chotto Matte, the most beautiful restaurant in Miami.
“The restaurant business doesn't reward excuses; it rewards execution. Show up, work hard, and never serve anything less than your absolute best.”
Kurt Zdesar
Show notes
We’re at Lincoln Road in Miami Beach to experience authentic Nikkei cuisine at Lincoln Road’s hottest upscale eatery Chotto Matte. Meeting up with Kurt Zdesar, the is founder and owner of Chotto Matte, the most beautiful restaurant in Miami.
Kurt is a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry. He first started his career as the European Director for Michelin-starred Nobu restaurants, later opening his own Dim Sum concept called Ping Pong. Kurt is now focused on his Peruvian-Japanese inspired restaurant brand, Chotto Matte, which opened its first location in London, and just one year ago in the Magic City.
An evening at Chotto Matte will give you an experience you will want to repeat, the mix of a contemporary urban environment, spectacle and great cuisine. The Nikkei cuisine is at the heart of the Chotto Matte experience. It embraces the very best of Nikkei (Japanese – Peruvian) cuisine, with bold eye-catching natural colours and mouth-watering taste sensations.
3 Key Points:
1. Show up
Some advice for those who want to start in the restaurant industry and how important it is to always do you best.
2. Where to find inspiration?
All of the Chotto Matte locations are unique with local elements from design, to cuisine and drinks on the menu.
3. Why Miami
Why he decided to open his first U.S. restaurant in Miami and why he loves Miami.
