Akino West
Akino West, a 31-year old restaurateur from South Florida is a celebrated chef who is revolutionizing the culinary industry in Miami through his restaurant, Rosie’s. After receiving a full scholarship, a degree in Hospitality Management, and working in Miami’s best kitchens, he traveled to Copenhagen where he gained new experience at NOMA and had the opportunity to master his craft under some of the world’s most respected culinarians. In 2018, he opened The Copper Door B&B, a concept that put Overtown, Miami, a historically black neighborhood on the map and perceived in a new light. Rosie’s was developed through the 2020 pandemic and has created a path to develop an interpretation of food culture through work with World Central Kitchen and features in The New York Times & Vogue.com. Today, Akino co-owns and operates Rosie’s, a Southern-American full service restaurant located in Little River, offering feel-good soul food brunch with subtle Italian nuances and classic techniques.
