Kaimi Coonrad, who hails from Hawaii, grew up in a cooking-oriented family that traveled the world and exposed him to diverse ethnic cuisines, from the tastes of the Pacific Rim to the exotic fare of western Africa.

Kaimi earned his stripes in kitchens ranging from the Island Fish House and the Westin Wailea Beach Resort in Maui to Robert’s Market in Woodside, the University Club in Palo Alto, the Hotel Sofitel in Redwood Shores, and Silver Legacy’s Sterlings restaurant.

He has also trained at both the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. After moving to Portola to serve as Chef at Alpine Hills Country Club, Kaimi and his family were drawn to northern Nevada by its wonderful quality of life.

Kaimi oversees the day-to-day culinary operations of Café Musée and all catered events in the Nevada Museum of Art. He is also responsible for all food operations at our sister restaurant, The Cheese Board, located just across the street at 247 California Avenue.

 
Debbie Branby | Krista Kintop Phillips