Houston native, Chef Evelyn García is the Chef and Co-owner of Kin HTX. Having cooked throughout NYC with stings at Jean George Spice Market under Chef Anthony Ricco, Masak with Chef Larry Reutens and Kin Shop, Chef Harold Dieterle. García honed her skills, passion and drive for Southeast Asian food and culture.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef García has worked in NYC for 10 years before moving back home to Houston. With strong family ties and love for her hometown, García knew she wanted to build what is now known as Kin HTX in Houston, Texas, a Southeast Asian inspired concept. From pop ups, to chef residencies, restaurant and a product line KIN HTX continues to evolve and showcase her passion for South East Asian flavors and local agriculture.

Most notably, Chef García prevailed on the 19th season of Bravo TV’s hit show Top Chef as a series finalist.

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