Tim Cushman

Founder

Chef Tim Cushman is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Umami Riot Experience, an award-winning hospitality portfolio spanning fine dining, fast casual, and scalable restaurant concepts. A Boston native, Tim is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Northeast, a Food & Wine Best New Chef, and the chef-owner of o ya, named the #1 New Restaurant in the United States by The New York Times. With over four decades of experience, Tim has developed acclaimed concepts including o ya, Hojoko, Bianca Woodfire Kitchen & Bar, gogo ya, and Ms. Clucks Deluxe, and has consulted for leading restaurant groups and global food brands worldwide.