Sushi Chef Dan Pettis

Born and raised on the Emerald Coast, Master Sushi Chef Dan Pettis began his career at the a summer job just before 9th grade. Like a lot of young chefs, he started at the bottom - washing dishes. Dan graduated from the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach with a perfect 4.0. He was discovered by famed sushi chef, Roy Villacrusis and spent two years studying with the master… In 2003, Dan came home, bringing his new understanding of Asian cuisine and love of Caribbean cuisine back to the Emerald Coast.

He is currently the Executive Sushi Chef for Boatyard. The qualities of an extraordinary chef are like those of a successful tightrope walker, a steadfast passion for the task, courage to go out on a limb and a perfect sense of balance. These are the qualities that make Chef Dan Pettis, one of Florida’s most promising and talented rising chefs.

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