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Life next brought Kayla to Naples…and the rest of us are the extremely fortunate beneficiaries. It is here where her previous experiences truly came to life.  She found her first role in Florida as sous chef at The French Brasserie on 5th Avenue.  Her dedication, creativity and ability to lead with poise and confidence quickly resulted in her promotion to executive chef.  In that role, she opened the critically acclaimed Bar Tulia in Mercato.  Both The French and Bar Tulia were roaring successes and crowd favorites until her departure in 2022 when Kayla was approached by notable restaurateur, Paul Fleming (Flemings Steakhouse and P.F. Chang’s), to create the menu and lead the kitchen for the opening of his new restaurant, PJK Neighborhood Chinese. 

 

Fast forward to today.  Our very own culinary badass leads the helm at a restaurant that is the product of lots of hard work...and a little bit of luck.  Bicyclette Cookshop is uniquely Kayla; it walks the line between traditional and eccentric.  Her influence touches every aspect of the restaurant, from the music in the dining room when you arrive to the garnish on your delectable dessert.  Kayla is not one to alter her tread, or her cooking, to suit someone else’s expectations.  Kind yet unapologetic, she keeps her focus on the food, her team, and the community she has grown to love.