Dashi Chinese Kitchen chef-owner Kristina Zhao let a family dream lead her into the restaurant biz

Name: Kristina Zhao Job: Chef-owner, Dashi Chinese Kitchen + Bar and Sichuan House Birthplace: Guizhou, China Years in food service: 10 Big Impact: Known for her dedication to showcasing authentic Sichuan cuisine at her two restaurants, Zhao’s culinary and artistic prowess has been showcased on TV shows including Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Money Quote: “The production of a restaurant is a culmination of many, many moving parts, many people, many masters of their craft. From the food, the ambience, the music, the service, the bar, it’s just a combination of all those things, those little details that that make an exceptional dining experience.”
Recent Posts

Texas Democrats say they'll return to Austin once California unveils its redrawn congressional map

Slowdown in police hiring becomes point of contention in San Antonio's proposed city budget

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames racism, sexism for Project Marvel death threat

San Antonio's Pat O'Brien's to close after more than two decades serving downtown visitors

South Texas DA who charged woman with murder for abortion allegedly paid for mistress to have the procedure

Video shows A-list actor Austin Butler serving drinks at Austin bar

Justice Department presses Texas for list of registered voters and the officials who check it

San Antonio is 7th-deadliest U.S. city for pedestrians, new study says

Person returns overdue book to San Antonio Public Library 82 years after it was checked out

San Antonio's Casa Guipzot, a shop dedicated to Mexican wine, relocating to La Villita
"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "