Our Team
Grew up in Hong Kong, Chin came to the US to pursue a college education only to find himself thriving in the hospitality industry. After a successful tenure as the company general manager at Thinking Cup Boston, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. In Oct 2018, he started a cafe/bar consulting company, Brightbox Consulting. One year later, he co-founded High Low Beverage Co., an 18-tap bar in Bushwick. In April 2021, he founded Sip + Co, the go-to cafe in midtown. In May 2022, he co-founded a speakeasy sake and wine bar called Hard to Explain in East Village.
Celia Lora . Kitchen Manager
Tiara Bennett . Pastry Chef
Raised in Brooklyn, Tiara Bennett spent her entire life in the kitchen in some way or another. She has worked in hospitality for many years but her love of combining food with art, adventure, culture, love, and family was the reason she decided to attend the International Culinary Center. After graduating with honors, she worked for the likes of Tao Group, Union Square Hospitality, and most recently Cafe Boulud and Restaurant Daniel with the Dinex Group. Tiara likes the idea of combining premium flavors with classic favorites, like a yuzu olive oil cake, or a classic chocolate brownie made with brown butter and topped with Maldon salt. The flavors remind you of home with a high-end twist! Tiara eventually wants to start community programs educating the youth in her community on proper kitchen etiquette and simple baking techniques.