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# Jari Vesivalo
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At Olo in Helsinki, Jari Vesivalo’s cooking is built on precise handling of Nordic produce and game, with dishes that keep the ingredient’s structure visible rather than masked. His signature dishes include Norwegian scallop with fermented white asparagus, liver of reindeer calf with beetroot, and Finnish quail with wild garlic.. Jari served at Olo as kitchen director and creative director before leaving in 2020. he served at Olo as kitchen director and creative director before leaving in 2020. Opened on Yrjönkatu in Helsinki in October 2024. Opened on Yrjönkatu in Helsinki in October 2024, while earlier.
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Jari Vesivalo is today the creative leader, part owner, and Head Chef of Olo.
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