Meet the Team

Our talented chef Gel Kurban.

Gel Kurban w/ Ommi

The Chef

Ommi is rooted in a deep family history of chefs, cooks, bakers and creators. My experience in the kitchen comes from watching my Lebanese and Venezuelan parents curating a line of family restaurants and bakeries- and a table full of love and lots of food at home.

My role led me through years of learning, growing, burning everything, success, failure, and learning some more. Our bookshelves were always filled with piles of cookbooks and there was almost always something in the oven and on the stove. 

I am inspired by the lush creativity that surrounds the town I call home and the foods that will always remind me of it. Nothing brings me back to my roots, back down to earth, more than time spent with myself and whole, real, gratitude filled food. With Puerto Rico being a place that holds so much of my heart, personal growth - being a part of such a connected, authentic experience and sharing in the passions of the inspiring curators and guests is a sacred, blessed honor.

Her creations
Our amazing photographer Nat G.

Nat Giuffre

The photographer

I am a lifestyle photographer based in Ocean City, NJ and originally from West Chester, PA. My passion for documenting life's special moments, big and small, has lead me to this rewarding career. I strive to take the beautiful photos you envision while having fun and capturing all of the candid moments in between! Nothing brings me more joy than taking photos you will cherish for a lifetime.

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