Gia Allemand Pictures: Gia Allemand poses outside of Katsuya restaurant on July 31, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Allemand will be appearing on the upcoming "Bachelor" spinoff "Bachelor Pad," premiering in August.
As one of only four Master Sushi Chefs in Los Angeles, Chef Katsuya Uechi brings over three decades of culinary artistry and restaurant operation experience to the SBE team. Known for his distinctive style and first-rate execution of high quality traditional sushi, Uechi is recognized as one of the major style setters in the sushi world and was named "Chef of the Year" by Angeleno Magazine. He partnered in 2006 with SBE to open the first Katsuya by Starck restaurant in Brentwood, which became an overnight success. The partners soon followed with successful Katsuya openings in Hollywood and Glendale. Born in Japan, Uechi was raised by parents active in the restaurant business. Developing a love for the business as a youth, he went on to hone his skills in kitchens of Okinawa at the Harbor View Hotel, Kappo Yama Kawa and Hotel Rainbow. Upon arriving in the United States, Uechi served as Executive Chef at Tatsumo (Seattle), Kabuki Sushi and Seaward Sushi.
Photo credit: Kathy Maldonado / PR Photos
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