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Matthew Kuscher, also known as "Kush", is the owner of LoKal, Kush, Vicky's House, Stephen’s Delicatessen, La Cocina, and Kush by Spillover. LoKal was his first venture on his own, but he's been in the restaurant business since he was a young boy. Kush is a 3rd generation restaurateur—his father successfully owned several cafeterias and a Dunkin' Donuts shop for decades in Washington D.C. His grandfather owned restaurants and bars from the 50s through the 80s in New York and Broward County. After fifteen years of living the corporate life, he hung up his suit and tie and traded it for a T-shirt, jeans, and a life long dream of doing what he loves most—creating restaurant concepts. He is extremely passionate about buying local, and making sure his ingredients and products are top quality. To accomplish this, he visits all his purveyors' businesses to ensure they are aligned with his values.
Kush has visited and inspected several farms, such as Fort McCoy Ranch in Marion County, FL and is a proud supporter of grass-fed and free range farming. Other local partners he gushes about are Clewiston Farms in Clewiston, Florida (home of fresh Florida alligators for LoKal's famous Alligator Strips), and all the local breweries—they were some of the first to be part of Matt's vision. From the inception of his brainchild LoKal, sustainability was at the top of his list of priorities. This is evident in the upcycled decor and art murals which provide seating and visual aesthetics as well as waste management and recycling services provided to his establishments.
Born and raised in Washington D.C. to a Jewish father and Puerto Rican mother, Kush received his Bachelor's in Hospitality from Florida International University in 2000, and earned his chops while working for two industry leaders—Levy Restaurant Group and Hillstone Restaurant Group—but a lifetime of education imparted by his father has truly molded his success. His spent eleven years working at a number of east coast Houston's locations until finally landing in the Miami location. Kush's philosophy is simple: "Give guests the freshest and best quality ingredients in a cool, clean environment; and always make them leave happier than when they arrived.
Kush married his long time darling Priscilla—a well-versed foodie and adventure junkie. Together, they take on the Miami food scene with a unique sense of family and grassroots conviction. Priscilla keeps him grounded in many ways and is an integral part of LoKal's day-to-day activities. She studied nutrition and dietetics at FIU and is a big believer in the old adage, "You are what you eat." Eager to show Miami that eating well and living well can happen symbiotically— she looks forward to welcoming every guest into LoKal just as she would if it were her home.
They are driven to spread the message of nutritious dining, active lifestyle and balanced living along with their daughter, Mila, and fur-babies, Yeyo and Chichi—two of the most adorable French bulldogs the world has ever seen.
Born in San Francisco, CA raised in Miami, FL, this little spitfire started working as a hostess at LoKal when she was 17 years old. She found herself craving more responsibility, and saw herself growing with the company's expanding opportunities. She has since been groomed in every position, both in the kitchen and front of the house. Her ambitious nature, creativity, and tenacity landed her titles such as the General Manager at KUSH in Wynwood, and most recently, Director of Operations for the company. Zuni is truly remarkable in her ability to lead, and sets the highest of standards for herself and her staff. Outside the restaurant she's a lover of craft beer, fishing, and a perfect pair of shoes.Send Zuni An Email
Chris was born and raised a Miami native, but proudly claims his Cuban and Spanish roots. He got his start working in restaurants ten years ago with Zuma in downtown Miami, but when he joined Kush Hospitality, he felt at home. Chris fell in love with the industry because he realized that no matter what's going on in the world, a good meal always brings people together. Through his travels, he's seen this principle in action and prides himself on experiencing new cultures as often as possible. When he's not working or traveling, Chris enjoys playing basketball, discovering new watering holes, restaurants, and mainly, craft beer breweries.Send Chris An Email
Born in Pasadena, California, and raised in Winter Park, Florida. He has over 20 years of hospitality experience in South Florida and worked his way from the bottom to the top. His exceptional leadership skills and attention to detail have paved the way to where he stands in the industry. He's a firm believer that hospitality requires being focused on quality and service as the number one goal daily. Most importantly, he's a proud father and mentor, loves doing anything outdoors from beaches to mountains and everything in between.Send Myles An Email
Andres – a.k.a. 'Dre' – is a Nicaraguan born chef raised in the states. He inherited his skills in the kitchen from his grandmother and aunt, but his passion for food was the driving force for making it a career. Creativity in his dishes and preparations set him apart from all the rest and has a certain 'joie de vivre' or cheerful and infectious spirit. Dre is a multi-talented individual, and when he's not in the Kush kitchen, he is producing music, songwriting, designing graphics, or on the hunt for the perfect pair of Jordans. Music is a lifelong passion for him, and he uses both the kitchen and fresh beats as his canvas for expression.Send Andres An Email
meet our team
Matthew Kuscher, also known as "Kush", is the owner of LoKal, Kush, Vicky's House, Stephen’s Delicatessen, La Cocina, and Kush by Spillover. LoKal was his first venture on his own, but he's been in the restaurant business since he was a young boy. Kush is a 3rd generation restaurateur—his father successfully owned several cafeterias and a Dunkin' Donuts shop for decades in Washington D.C. His grandfather owned restaurants and bars from the 50s through the 80s in New York and Broward County. After fifteen years of living the corporate life, he hung up his suit and tie and traded it for a T-shirt, jeans, and a life long dream of doing what he loves most—creating restaurant concepts. He is extremely passionate about buying local, and making sure his ingredients and products are top quality. To accomplish this, he visits all his purveyors' businesses to ensure they are aligned with his values.
Kush has visited and inspected several farms, such as Fort McCoy Ranch in Marion County, FL and is a proud supporter of grass-fed and free range farming. Other local partners he gushes about are Clewiston Farms in Clewiston, Florida (home of fresh Florida alligators for LoKal's famous Alligator Strips), and all the local breweries—they were some of the first to be part of Matt's vision. From the inception of his brainchild LoKal, sustainability was at the top of his list of priorities. This is evident in the upcycled decor and art murals which provide seating and visual aesthetics as well as waste management and recycling services provided to his establishments.
Born and raised in Washington D.C. to a Jewish father and Puerto Rican mother, Kush received his Bachelor's in Hospitality from Florida International University in 2000, and earned his chops while working for two industry leaders—Levy Restaurant Group and Hillstone Restaurant Group—but a lifetime of education imparted by his father has truly molded his success. His spent eleven years working at a number of east coast Houston's locations until finally landing in the Miami location. Kush's philosophy is simple: "Give guests the freshest and best quality ingredients in a cool, clean environment; and always make them leave happier than when they arrived.
Kush married his long time darling Priscilla—a well-versed foodie and adventure junkie. Together, they take on the Miami food scene with a unique sense of family and grassroots conviction. Priscilla keeps him grounded in many ways and is an integral part of LoKal's day-to-day activities. She studied nutrition and dietetics at FIU and is a big believer in the old adage, "You are what you eat." Eager to show Miami that eating well and living well can happen symbiotically— she looks forward to welcoming every guest into LoKal just as she would if it were her home.
They are driven to spread the message of nutritious dining, active lifestyle and balanced living along with their daughter, Mila, and fur-babies, Yeyo and Chichi—two of the most adorable French bulldogs the world has ever seen.
Born in San Francisco, CA raised in Miami, FL, this little spitfire started working as a hostess at LoKal when she was 17 years old. She found herself craving more responsibility, and saw herself growing with the company's expanding opportunities. She has since been groomed in every position, both in the kitchen and front of the house. Her ambitious nature, creativity, and tenacity landed her titles such as the General Manager at KUSH in Wynwood, and most recently, Director of Operations for the company. Zuni is truly remarkable in her ability to lead, and sets the highest of standards for herself and her staff. Outside the restaurant she's a lover of craft beer, fishing, and a perfect pair of shoes.Send Zuni An Email
Chris was born and raised a Miami native, but proudly claims his Cuban and Spanish roots. He got his start working in restaurants ten years ago with Zuma in downtown Miami, but when he joined Kush Hospitality, he felt at home. Chris fell in love with the industry because he realized that no matter what's going on in the world, a good meal always brings people together. Through his travels, he's seen this principle in action and prides himself on experiencing new cultures as often as possible. When he's not working or traveling, Chris enjoys playing basketball, discovering new watering holes, restaurants, and mainly, craft beer breweries.Send Chris An Email
Born in Pasadena, California, and raised in Winter Park, Florida. He has over 20 years of hospitality experience in South Florida and worked his way from the bottom to the top. His exceptional leadership skills and attention to detail have paved the way to where he stands in the industry. He's a firm believer that hospitality requires being focused on quality and service as the number one goal daily. Most importantly, he's a proud father and mentor, loves doing anything outdoors from beaches to mountains and everything in between.Send Myles An Email
Andres – a.k.a. 'Dre' – is a Nicaraguan born chef raised in the states. He inherited his skills in the kitchen from his grandmother and aunt, but his passion for food was the driving force for making it a career. Creativity in his dishes and preparations set him apart from all the rest and has a certain 'joie de vivre' or cheerful and infectious spirit. Dre is a multi-talented individual, and when he's not in the Kush kitchen, he is producing music, songwriting, designing graphics, or on the hunt for the perfect pair of Jordans. Music is a lifelong passion for him, and he uses both the kitchen and fresh beats as his canvas for expression.Send Andres An Email