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o ya<\/a>, the visionary Boston omakase destination founded by Chef Tim and Nancy Cushman in 2007, has joined the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce<\/a>, entering a global executive network of leaders across hospitality, design, and the broader luxury industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2007, o ya is a 20-course omakase progression rooted in Japanese discipline and expressed through boundary-pushing flavor. Each bite is composed to stand alone, complete and intentional, while moving within a larger arc of rhythm and build. The restaurant has earned multiple James Beard Foundation nominations and was named the number one new restaurant in the country by The New York Times shortly after opening, accolades that remain central to its national profile. o ya is the flagship of Umami Riot Experience, the hospitality portfolio that also includes Hojoko, Bianca Woodfire Kitchen and Bar, gogo ya, and Ms. Clucks Deluxe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership in World Luxury Chamber of Commerce positions o ya within an international circle of luxury decision-makers across hospitality, real estate, design, private aviation, yachting, automotive, jewelry, fashion, art, entertainment, and fine dining. For members, WLCC creates a strategic environment for high-level dialogue, partnership development, knowledge exchange, and long-term alliances across markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201co ya represents the level of culinary focus and market relevance that defines meaningful participation in World Luxury Chamber of Commerce,\u201d said Alexander Chetchikov, President of WLCC. \u201cIts approach to fine dining reflects a clear point of view, and its membership strengthens the dialogue between gastronomy, hospitality, and the wider luxury industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Joining the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce places o ya in conversation with leaders across hospitality, design, and craft, fields that have always shaped how we think about the experience we build for our guests,” said Nancy Cushman, Co-Founder of o ya and Umami Riot Experience. “We are honored to contribute to that dialogue.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership comes at a pivotal moment for o ya, which is approaching its 20th anniversary in March 2027 with a year of programming, collaborations, and global storytelling already underway. The WLCC platform offers a natural setting to deepen relationships across the hospitality, design, and cultural sectors that shape how guests experience fine dining today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover more about o ya<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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