Wes Allen

Life on a plate.

After two decades in the tech industry, a lockdown, a layoff, and a 100,000 mile journey of self-rediscovery, I decided to pursue my lifelong passion for cooking and set out to become a Chef.

Along the way, I've had the good fortune to cook at many fine establishments and to work with exceptional professionals who have inspired and taught me immensely. I study and practice my art every day.

My philosophy is simple: Food is life. Cooking is love.

Creations

Grey Sole en Papillote with Potato Puree and Summer Vegetables in Lemon Basil Butter

Lamb Chops with Mint Glaze over Braised Fennel and Whipped Potato

Coconut Ginger Carrot Bisque with Fried Ginger Julienne

Fresh Wellfleet Oysters

Sesame-Seared Ahi over Glass Noodles with Scallop, Shiitake, and Lightly Brined Vegetables

Florida Black Grouper with Sweet Onion Beurre Blanc

Arugula Caprese Salad with Fresh Burrata and Seared NY Strip

Arugula with Salmon, Mango, Papaya, Candied Almonds, and Tropical Vinaigrette

Salmon over Wilted Spinach with Pistachio, Carrot Gaufrette, Red Onion, and Goat Cheese

Soy Ginger Tuna Tartare over Wakame with Sriacha/Wasabi Sauces and Pickled Ginger

Turkey Chili with White Beans and Bell Pepper

Coconut Curry with Chicken, Shrimp, Pineapple, Sweet Potato, and Bell Pepper

Sausage and Kale Soup with Cannellini Bean and Carrot

Chorizo-Stuffed Littleneck Clams over Linguine Primavera

Churrasco with Chimichurri over Garlic Mashed Potato and Grilled Vegetable Kebab

Coconut Shrimp with Island Rice and Sweet Chili Sauce

Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) with Five-Spice Roast Pork, Pickled Carrot, and Traditional Garnish

Cha Ca (Fried Fish) with Ginger, Dill, and Pineapple Nuoc Cham

Pho Xao (Wok-Fried Noodles) with Pork, Chicken, and Vegetables, in Oyster Sauce

Stir-Fry Pork and Cabbage in Ginger Sauce with Asparagus and Shallot over Lai Fun Noodles

Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple, Onion, Carrot, and Bell Pepper

Jerk Chicken Kebab with Island Rice and Green Mango Slaw

Indian Beef Curry with Tomato, Ginger, and Garlic

Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro, Onion, and Cotija Cheese

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Cuisines

• New American
• American Traditional
• Florida-Caribbean
• Southwest American
• Asian Fusion

Dietary

• Anti-Inflammatory
• Gluten-Free
• Ketogenic
• Paleo
• Vegan/Vegetarian