An award-winning chef of more than 20 years, Kassandra is considered a backbone of 13 Coins' entire culinary operation. Since 1986, she has practiced food preparation in line production, banquet and a la carte operations for leading hotels, restaurants and bakeries. She has innovated products, found creative ways to run kitchen operations and just loves cooking. You'll find her most days at their Boren location.

Among her philosophies is
"take care of your staff and they will take care of your guests." This carries through at 13 Coins, right down to many special customer orders. Thanks to her large family of restaurateurs and cooks, Kassandra learned to immerse all five senses in the practice.

At home and work, her five "must use" ingredients include garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and basil (the latter of which she grows at home).

Kassandra enjoys spending time with her family, as well as growing herbs, flowers and strawberries at her Bothell home.