With experience in the food and beverage industry starting at the age of 16,  I apprenticed under one of the most skilled and creative minds in the business at that time. I cut my teeth in a very busy resort environment learning all aspects of the industry, hands-on. By the time I was 24, I owned my first restaurant in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Through the years I have developed, sold, and been successful at different types of full-service restaurants. Currently, I have four restaurants, one craft cocktail bar and two wedding venues. My daughter, Ricki Kim, and son, Reece, each manage my businesses, respectively. My children have inherited my love of the food and beverage industry, and it seems my creativity and drive. I am very proud of each of them and what we have accomplished together.

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When I am not planning an exquisite wedding or overseeing my restaurants, I love to sit by the water and play fetch with my sweet dog, Ace. He goes everywhere with me. I believe I invented the term "foodie". My love for food goes beyond my own restaurants. I love to dine out with my family and experience other culinary artists.