Born in Thailand and raised in Georgia, Pete grew up in a family of cooks and learned professional techniques from his father, a hotel chef at The Ritz-Carlton. He worked in kitchens from Athens, GA to New Orleans, LA as a line cook and sous chef before opening Puma Yu’s in Athens, a celebrated restaurant that blends Thai tradition with southern ingredients. His hard work earned him recognition as a 2024 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast.
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
