Ômo by Jônt

Ohio-born Ryan Ratino is an award-winning chef whose cooking style has been influenced by molecular gastronomy, traditional French techniques, and Japanese culinary philosophy. He owns and runs two restaurants in the same building in Washington DC: the neo-Parisian bistro Bresca, which holds a Michelin star, and the Japanese-style, counter tasting restaurant Jont, which boasts two. Building on the success of these ventures, he has opened restaurants in Florida and will expand his empire further with openings in Los Angeles.