Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily is showcasing area chefs in a new series called “Meet Your Chef” so you can learn a bit more about those creating art in the kitchen. If you’re a local chef and would like to be a part of this series please email Tricia Swenson ([email protected]) and Sean Naylor ([email protected]).
Q: What is your name, where do you cook and what is your official title?
A: Tanapat Vannopas. Nickname “Tee”, head sushi chef at Grand Hyatt Vail.
Q: How long have you lived in the valley and what brought you here?
A: I have been in Vail since November of 2021. The opportunity of opening the Yoshimi Pop-Up at Grand Hyatt Vail brought me to the area.