04/16/2026
An exciting announcement across our O+O Hospitality Group! After years of impactful leadership, chefs Jesse Mendica Risk and Mikey Risk will depart this May to follow their dream of moving to Madrid. Over the past decade, their creativity and dedication have shaped our identity and our continued success.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the last 10 years and the way they’ve led us along the way,” said owner Mark Hinkle. “It’s bittersweet to see them go, but we’re excited for what’s ahead, for them and for us. Jesse and Mikey have been instrumental in building what O+O is today, and we’re proud of everything they’ve accomplished here.”
Looking ahead, Bonnie Moore has been named Culinary Director of O+O Hospitality and Executive Chef of Olive + Oak, and Ashley Shelton will serve as Executive Chef of O+O Pizza and The Clover & The Bee. Moore and Shelton share a longstanding history with Hinkle, having previously worked together at Annie Gunn’s, an experience that established a shared philosophy rooted in hospitality and excellence.
Both chefs bring extensive culinary backgrounds to their new roles. Moore is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in NY and has been at Blackberry Farm for the last decade, where she developed a deep appreciation for ingredient-driven cuisine. Shelton, also a CIA graduate, furthered her training in Italy and brings notable experience from Pastaria, where she refined her approach to Italian cuisine and technique.
“This isn’t about changing who we are,” Hinkle added. “It’s about evolving and building on what’s been created, with the same love, thoughtfulness, standards, and commitment to our team and guests. We’re proud of what’s been built, grateful for the people who built it, and excited for what’s ahead.”