Meet the Chef

Nicole is a Seattle-based chef known for her seasonally inspired and thoughtfully composed meals. Her cooking blends global influences with a nod to her Eastern European roots and an emphasis on clean, vibrant flavors. She believes that the simplest ingredients, treated with care, can speak the loudest.

Nicole grew up with the magic of sharing food around the table. After beginning her career in Ohio and traveling abroad, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest to bring that same warmth, attention to detail, and deep appreciation for the seasons to every meal she creates.

When she's not cooking, you might find her strolling through farmer’s markets, rewatching Vivre Sa Vie, camping in the Cascades, tasting artisanal wines with friends, or sketching new recipes over cups of coffee. Simply put, she treats everyday as a little celebration of the things she loves most.

A woman wearing a white chef's coat standing outdoors with hands on hips, smiling, with trees, a street, parked cars, and a building in the background.
A bowl of mixed greens salad with blood orange slices, chopped nuts, and possibly feta cheese on a wooden table.
Multiple small plates with mashed potatoes topped with braised beef and green vegetables.
Colorful vegetable platter with slices of watermelon radish, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and a small bowl of green dipping sauce, served on a dark plate on a white marble table.
Plate of round cookies topped with cracked pistachios, dark jam filling, and sprigs of fresh rosemary.
Top-down view of several bowls of pumpkin soup garnished with herbs and white sauce in a rustic kitchen setting.
A plate of antipasto with sliced cured meats, crumbled cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a single edible flower on top.
A slice of cheesecake topped with fresh figs, green grapes, and honey drizzle on a white plate.
A person holding a clear glass teacup with a red liquid at the bottom, above a beige couch and a side table.
A person holding a brown plate with six deviled eggs garnished with herbs and red seasoning, set against a background of a wooden floor and a gray wall.

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