OSMEL GONZALEZ
Chef Owner
Cuban-born chef with experience across the U.S., Spain, and Japan. Trained at Jean-Georges' Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Sous Chef). Co-founded Michelin-starred EntreNos (Michelin Star 2024-2025, Green Star 2025) before opening Emelina. Committed to seasonal cooking, local producers, and sustainable practices.
CAMILA SALAZAR
Chef Owner
Colombian chef from Medellín with experience across the U.S., Spain, and South America. Trained at Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Chef de Partie). Former COO of Michelin-starred EntreNos. Dedicated to hyper-seasonal cooking, responsible sourcing, and thoughtful hospitality.
ALVARO PEREZ MIRANDA
Owner
Venezuelan-born restaurateur with 15 years in Tokyo managing 70+ restaurant projects. Opened Wabi Sabi, Hiyakawa, Midorie, and Michelin-starred Ogawa in Miami. Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine. Brings principles of omotenashi and komakai to Emelina.
ASHLEY SOKOLNICKS
General Manager
Originally from South Korea, raised in New York. WSET Advanced certified sommelier with experience at two-Michelin-starred Momofuku Ko and Aska. Former General Manager and Service Director now showcasing Chef Osmel and Chef Camila's reimagining of Cuban cuisine.
LUIS MARTINEZ
Operations & Beverage Director
Born in Havana, Cuba. Trained at Michelin-starred Ametsa with Arzak Instruction in London. Former General Manager and Sommelier at Alter (Top 100 Wine Program, Wine Enthusiast). Partner at Michelin-starred Ogawa. Oversees beverage programs at APM Restaurant Group.
LEITI GONZALEZ
Pastry Chef
Born and raised in Matanzas, Cuba. Trained at the Federation of Culinary Associations of Cuba. Former Executive Pastry Chef at Stubborn Seed and Arlo & Marigold. Expertise in modern, high-level pastry programs with classical training and contemporary sensibility.
ALEX LOYOLA
Chef de Partie
Born in Atlanta, of Puerto Rican and Chilean heritage. Relocated to Miami at age 13. Former Sous Chef at Red Rooster by Chef Tristen Epps.
OSMEL GONZALEZ
Chef Owner
Cuban-born chef with experience across the U.S., Spain, and Japan. Trained at Jean-Georges' Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Sous Chef). Co-founded Michelin-starred EntreNos (Michelin Star 2024-2025, Green Star 2025) before opening Emelina. Committed to seasonal cooking, local producers, and sustainable practices.
CAMILA SALAZAR
Chef Owner
Colombian chef from Medellín with experience across the U.S., Spain, and South America. Trained at Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Chef de Partie). Former COO of Michelin-starred EntreNos. Dedicated to hyper-seasonal cooking, responsible sourcing, and thoughtful hospitality.
ALVARO PEREZ MIRANDA
Owner
Venezuelan-born restaurateur with 15 years in Tokyo managing 70+ restaurant projects. Opened Wabi Sabi, Hiyakawa, Midorie, and Michelin-starred Ogawa in Miami. Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine. Brings principles of omotenashi and komakai to Emelina.
ASHLEY SOKOLNICKS
General Manager
Originally from South Korea, raised in New York. WSET Advanced certified sommelier with experience at two-Michelin-starred Momofuku Ko and Aska. Former General Manager and Service Director now showcasing Chef Osmel and Chef Camila's reimagining of Cuban cuisine.
LUIS MARTINEZ
Operations & Beverage Director
Born in Havana, Cuba. Trained at Michelin-starred Ametsa with Arzak Instruction in London. Former General Manager and Sommelier at Alter (Top 100 Wine Program, Wine Enthusiast). Partner at Michelin-starred Ogawa. Oversees beverage programs at APM Restaurant Group.
LEITI GONZALEZ
Pastry Chef
Born and raised in Matanzas, Cuba. Trained at the Federation of Culinary Associations of Cuba. Former Executive Pastry Chef at Stubborn Seed and Arlo & Marigold. Expertise in modern, high-level pastry programs with classical training and contemporary sensibility.
ALEX LOYOLA
Chef de Partie
Born in Atlanta, of Puerto Rican and Chilean heritage. Relocated to Miami at age 13. Former Sous Chef at Red Rooster by Chef Tristen Epps.
OSMEL GONZALEZ
Chef Owner
Cuban-born chef with experience across the U.S., Spain, and Japan. Trained at Jean-Georges' Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Sous Chef). Co-founded Michelin-starred EntreNos (Michelin Star 2024-2025, Green Star 2025) before opening Emelina. Committed to seasonal cooking, local producers, and sustainable practices.
CAMILA SALAZAR
Chef Owner
Colombian chef from Medellín with experience across the U.S., Spain, and South America. Trained at Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Chef de Partie). Former COO of Michelin-starred EntreNos. Dedicated to hyper-seasonal cooking, responsible sourcing, and thoughtful hospitality.
ALVARO PEREZ MIRANDA
Owner
Venezuelan-born restaurateur with 15 years in Tokyo managing 70+ restaurant projects. Opened Wabi Sabi, Hiyakawa, Midorie, and Michelin-starred Ogawa in Miami. Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine. Brings principles of omotenashi and komakai to Emelina.
ASHLEY SOKOLNICKS
General Manager
Originally from South Korea, raised in New York. WSET Advanced certified sommelier with experience at two-Michelin-starred Momofuku Ko and Aska. Former General Manager and Service Director now showcasing Chef Osmel and Chef Camila's reimagining of Cuban cuisine.
LUIS MARTINEZ
Operations & Beverage Director
Born in Havana, Cuba. Trained at Michelin-starred Ametsa with Arzak Instruction in London. Former General Manager and Sommelier at Alter (Top 100 Wine Program, Wine Enthusiast). Partner at Michelin-starred Ogawa. Oversees beverage programs at APM Restaurant Group.
LEITI GONZALEZ
Pastry Chef
Born and raised in Matanzas, Cuba. Trained at the Federation of Culinary Associations of Cuba. Former Executive Pastry Chef at Stubborn Seed and Arlo & Marigold. Expertise in modern, high-level pastry programs with classical training and contemporary sensibility.
ALEX LOYOLA
Chef de Partie
Born in Atlanta, of Puerto Rican and Chilean heritage. Relocated to Miami at age 13. Former Sous Chef at Red Rooster by Chef Tristen Epps.
OSMEL GONZALEZ
Chef Owner
Cuban-born chef with experience across the U.S., Spain, and Japan. Trained at Jean-Georges' Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Sous Chef). Co-founded Michelin-starred EntreNos (Michelin Star 2024-2025, Green Star 2025) before opening Emelina. Committed to seasonal cooking, local producers, and sustainable practices.
CAMILA SALAZAR
Chef Owner
Colombian chef from Medellín with experience across the U.S., Spain, and South America. Trained at Matador Room, Disfrutar, and SingleThread (Chef de Partie). Former COO of Michelin-starred EntreNos. Dedicated to hyper-seasonal cooking, responsible sourcing, and thoughtful hospitality.
ALVARO PEREZ MIRANDA
Owner
Venezuelan-born restaurateur with 15 years in Tokyo managing 70+ restaurant projects. Opened Wabi Sabi, Hiyakawa, Midorie, and Michelin-starred Ogawa in Miami. Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine. Brings principles of omotenashi and komakai to Emelina.
ASHLEY SOKOLNICKS
General Manager
Originally from South Korea, raised in New York. WSET Advanced certified sommelier with experience at two-Michelin-starred Momofuku Ko and Aska. Former General Manager and Service Director now showcasing Chef Osmel and Chef Camila's reimagining of Cuban cuisine.
LUIS MARTINEZ
Operations & Beverage Director
Born in Havana, Cuba. Trained at Michelin-starred Ametsa with Arzak Instruction in London. Former General Manager and Sommelier at Alter (Top 100 Wine Program, Wine Enthusiast). Partner at Michelin-starred Ogawa. Oversees beverage programs at APM Restaurant Group.
LEITI GONZALEZ
Pastry Chef
Born and raised in Matanzas, Cuba. Trained at the Federation of Culinary Associations of Cuba. Former Executive Pastry Chef at Stubborn Seed and Arlo & Marigold. Expertise in modern, high-level pastry programs with classical training and contemporary sensibility.
ALEX LOYOLA
Chef de Partie
Born in Atlanta, of Puerto Rican and Chilean heritage. Relocated to Miami at age 13. Former Sous Chef at Red Rooster by Chef Tristen Epps.
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