Restaurateur Natalia Levey Launches Latest Asian-Inspired Concept in Downtown Sarasota

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Pictured: Robert Castellon, general manager; David Roth, beverage director; Kristen Hoff, assistant general manager; and Natalia Levey, Hi Hospitality Group founder.

Natalia Levey, a chef and restaurateur, and the multi-concept restaurant group Hi Hospitality Group has opened KOJO, its latest culinary destination in downtown Sarasota at 1289 N. Palm Ave. The doors opened to the new and exciting Asian eatery on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. KOJO marks the third establishment in Hi Hospitality Group’s Florida portfolio, joining the popular and award-winning Italian seafood restaurant Speaks Clam Bar and the upcoming Central Park St. Pete Food Hall. Levey collaborated with a notable team of restaurant industry professionals to develop the concept. The delectable menu offers diners a variety of comforting yet unique dishes.

Pictured: Robert Castellon, general manager; David Roth, beverage director; Kristen Hoff, assistant general manager; and Natalia Levey, Hi Hospitality Group founder.

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