Davin Waite

Davin Waite doesn't just cook, he catalyzes culinary evolution with each plate. As co-founder and executive chef behind The Plot, Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, and partner in Shootz Fish + Beer, Davin is known for his commitment to total utilization, his daring approach to blending technique and tradition, and his deep respect for the sea and land. His food isn’t about trends; it’s about creative survival and a better tomorrow. Waite’s menus are equal parts punk rock and environmental manifesto. A collaborator with NOAA Fisheries and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the only chef to receive the California Travel Association’s Sustainability Advocate Award, he is quietly helping define what a truly local, truly sustainable food system can taste like in the face of climate urgency. Now, as he expands The Plot and leads regenerative urban gardens to supply his restaurant locations, Waite isn’t just growing vegetables… he’s cultivating a new spirit for our times.