From the tender age of eight, Cedric Vongerichten’s identity has been intricately woven with the art of cooking. As the son of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, he would spend his childhood in the kitchen crafting pastries, foreshadowing a lifelong passion for culinary creation. Cooking, eating, and immersing himself in the restaurant industry were the focal points of Cedric’s desires, setting the stage for his remarkable culinary journey.

Cedric and Ochi first met at the Culinary Institute of America. Their partnership has since flourished into a lifetime of culinary explorations around the world together, particularly to Ochi’s native Indonesia, where she says the best place to dine is on the beach in Bali, having fresh grilled fish and a beer.

Their shared passion for food and travel has laid the groundwork for this power duo to establish two successful restaurants in Jakarta, and five years later, to introduce Wayan to the culinary scene of New York, in Nolita.