ari taymor, executive chef

Ari Taymore, Executive Chef at Thompson Savannah,  is an acclaimed American chef renowned for his memorable, market-forward cuisine. His cooking philosophy centers on storytelling through food: blending flavors, textures, and memories to invite diners into a shared experience. He oversees the acclaimed hotel’s four unique dining concepts – Fleeting, Bar Julian, Stevedore, Bar by Fleeting. Born in Hawai'i and raised in Palo Alto, California, he pursued his culinary passion while training in prestigious kitchens across San Francisco and France, including Flour + Water, Bar Tartine, and La Chassagnette.