
08/08/2025
On our episode #417, is joined by Ellia Park () & Chef Junghyun “JP” Park (), wife & husband team, originally from Seoul, South Korea, who co-founded the acclaimed -based restaurant group, Na:eun Hospitality, which includes Atomix (), a two Michelin star, tasting menu restaurant located in NYC’s Rose Hill, which has earned 3 stars & is currently #12 ; Atoboy () in NoMad; NARO (.nyc) in Rockefeller Center; & Seoul Salon (.nyc) in Koreatown — all focusing on Korean cuisine. 🎧✨
As CEO, Ellia is recognized for her innovative leadership, spearheading the operations & service programs across Na:eun’s establishments, contributing to their global acclaim. In 2022, was awarded the ‘Gin Mare Art of Hospitality’ by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, & in 2025, recognized by for Outstanding Hospitality. JP was recognized as Best Chef: NY State (2023) , & his 1st cookbook, The Korean Cookbook (), was published in 2023. He is also a contributor to Shari’s book. In 2024, Ellia & JP opened C.E. (), a culinary lab in Seoul dedicated to advancing Hansik through innovation & research. With an academic background in Food Sciences & years of experience leading the “New Korean” movement, JP, together with Ellia, continue to push the boundaries of Korean cuisine globally & redefine on the international stage, fostering creativity & inclusivity within the industry. (6:22) ✨
Our show also features Shari’s to know that life & its gifts are a gift ( ), & outstanding experience at Chef Riccardo Camanini & his brother Giancarlo’s one star restaurant, Lido 84 (), located on beautiful Lake Garda in Gardone Riviera, ; currently #16 on The World’s . Riccardo is also a contributor to . (56:13) ✨
Many thanks & congrats to Ellia, JP & , & Riccardo, Giancarlo & team. Loved our time together. All the best! ❤️ Shari
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