"A California-born omakase concept founded by a chef couple who began with a Beverly Hills restaurant in 2013, it expanded into Los Angeles and later Austin (first as a pop-up that became permanent), then grew into multiple locations including outposts in Montreal, Miami, Seattle, and Chicago as well as an omakase spot at a resort in Cedar Creek. The founders also opened Pasta|Bar in Los Angeles (which earned and retains a Michelin star) and have operated other ventures such as a casual burger stand; they reorganized their brands under a single restaurant group and relocated some operations to support expansion and new projects." - Nadia Chaudhury