A Los Angeles native, Chef Edward Brik found his culinary passion early when, at 13, sparked by cooking shows, he created his first shrimp pasta dish. This set him on a professional path that began at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago and led to training at the Culinary Institute of America, along with a prestigious externship under Chef Gérard Boyer at Michelin-3 starred Les Crayères in France.
He’s held notable roles at Chi Restaurant, Bradley Ogden, and Blowfish Sushi, and served as head sushi chef at Wolfgang Puck Catering, working high-profile events like the Oscars. In 2007, he opened Hadaka Sushi in Hollywood, then launched Kyoto Restaurant in Moscow, gaining global experience.
Chef Brik’s recent travels to Bergamo, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain, deepened his expertise in modern Italian cuisine and the avant-garde techniques Europe is known for—foams, textures, and spherifications that define contemporary fine dining. He built strong relationships with purveyors to bring premium ingredients to WeVINO, an elevated wine and dining experience in Westlake Village, CA. Initially joining as a consultant, he now leads as Executive Chef, committed to making WeVINO a premier culinary destination.