At Olamaie, Southern food rooted in love and tradition is complemented by contemporary culinary techniques. Chef de Cuisine Amanda Turner breathes new life into the culinary legacy of the South by marrying her various inspirations drawn from the African diaspora in the south and beyond in collaboration with Executive Chef/Owner Michael Fojtasek.Olamaie is the first name of five generations of women in Executive Chef Michael Fojtasek’s family. His mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother and now his daughter all honor the name with their shared patience, acceptance of others, boundless love, and soulful allegiance to food.James Beard Finalist: Best Chef Southwest/Texas 2018, 2019, & 2020 (Michael Fojtasek)James Beard Semifinalist: Emerging Chef 2022 (Amanda Turner)James Beard Semifinalist: Best New Restaurant 2015Austin American Statesman #1 2015, 2017, 2019Food & Wine Best New Chef 20152021 Best Place for Working ParentsMember of Good Work Austin
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