The Restaurant Innovator
The Restaurant Innovator
FSR magazine
How Two Resort Chefs Make 50 Restaurants Feel Distinct
33 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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With a culinary portfolio spanning more than 50 restaurant concepts, Resorts World Las Vegas has to deliver both scale and individuality. Executive chef David Werly and Kusa Nori executive chef Ryan Nuqui join the podcast to share how they protect each concept’s identity while driving consistency across the resort. They discuss making modern Japanese dining more approachable through tableside experiences, rethinking innovation beyond the plate, developing future culinary leaders, and creating...