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Casey Felton
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Casey Felton runs Banh Oui in Hollywood as owner and chef, bringing a quietly assured point of view to a city that thrives on energy, reinvention, and bright culinary ambition. The work feels both personal and disciplined: a career shaped in serious kitchens, then distilled into a place with its own voice. Banh Oui sits within that larger trajectory, the kind of restaurant that reflects not just a menu, but the steady accumulation of experience behind it.
Where They Are Now
Early in their career, Casey worked as culinary worker at Providence in Los Angeles, culinary worker at Red Medicine in Beverly Hills, and cook at restaurants in Sydney, Australia. Those early roles trace a path through kitchens known for precision, intensity, and constant motion, where the rhythm of service can define a cook as much as the food itself. In Los Angeles, the pace and pressure of Providence and Red Medicine would have demanded focus and resilience; in Sydney, the work at restaurants in Sydney, Australia added an international chapter to that foundation, broadening the context in which Casey’s instincts could take shape. Today, Casey is owner and chef of Banh Oui. The title carries both responsibility and authorship: not only cooking the food, but guiding the restaurant’s identity from the ground up. In Hollywood, that means meeting a neighborhood that is always in conversation with the rest of the city, while still creating something singular enough to stand on its own. Casey’s career arc suggests a cook attentive to detail, but also to momentum — someone who has moved from learning the structure of other kitchens to building a place that answers to their own standards.
Signature
Casey's signature dishes include Those Aren't Shooting Stars. The name alone carries a touch of playfulness and imagination, hinting at a dish meant to be remembered as much for its presence as for its flavor. In a profile of Casey Felton, it serves as a small but telling emblem of the restaurant’s sensibility: thoughtful, distinctive, and capable of leaving an impression that lingers beyond the first glance.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Casey
What is Casey Felton's current role?
As of 2026, Casey Felton is Owner and Chef.
Where did Casey Felton work before?
Casey Felton's earlier career included Providence, Red Medicine, and restaurants in Sydney.
What recognition has Casey Felton received?
James Beard Awards semifinalist, Emerging Chef category (2022).
