About Txoko
ABOUT US
Txoko is the brain child of NutriFit co-founder Jackie Keller and Executive Sous Chef Oscar Gonzalez, born out of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and global shutdown. Seeing restaurants closing, communities fracturing, and people suffering with isolation, they realized the need for friends and family to engage in communal meals in the only way that was possible: virtually.
Now housed in their elegant Chef’s Table dining room, the tradition of ingeniously creative, delicious food and storytelling is alive and thriving, and what makes the TxokoUSA experience completely unique. Whether it’s an 8 course, elevated meal, or a simply business luncheon, our exciting, multi-course themed menus, fabulously paired with beverages and experiences, are plated and served, and are available for private occasions or by reservation for our open-to-all public events.
OUR TEAM
Jackie Keller
Jackie Keller, Founding Director of SimpliHealth Growers and NutriFit LLC, studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, and then went on to a career in the hotel industry.
After just a few successful corporate years, she decided to follow her passion for health by starting NutriFit, LLC, in 1987 with her partner (then husband) Phil Yaney.
SimpliHealth Growers was started in 2009 to formalize the operations of their small, sustainable farm on the central coast of California, where they grow organic vegetables, fruits and herbs, along with beehives.
Her mission is to produce extraordinary cuisine, thoughtfully prepared, with the goal of helping everyone live longer healthier lives!
Oscar Gonzalez
Oscar Gonzalez, our Executive Sous Chef, completed his PhD in Culinary Science and Level II Sommelier at the Culinary Institute of America, following his early culinary education at Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts, and a Masters at Ecole Ritz Escoffier in Paris.
Formerly the Executive Chef at L’Espadon, the fine dining venue at the Ritz Palace in France, his extraordinary culinary talents earned the restaurant a Michelin star.
Oscar joined our team to bring upscale, exciting menus to tables across America and brings a level of expertise, dedication to culinary excellence and enthusiasm for sharing fantastic food that perfectly complements our efforts.
