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Chris Kobayashi (AKA Chef Koby)
Executive Chef/Owner


Chris attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, graduating in 2002 at the top of his class. In addition, he also earned a certificate in Baking and Pastry at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. He has extensive culinary experience from Asia de Cuba at Clift Hotel, Roy’s in San Francisco and Brix in Napa Valley. His recent success as Executive Chef of Robin’s Restaurant in Cambria, CA includes an increase in gross sales upon his implementation of an updated menu and incorporation of high kitchen and staff standards. Artisan is built upon Chef Koby’s attention to detail, focus on locally sourced ingredients and fervor for refined cuisine.