Bill Taibe is chef and owner of "The Whelk" and "Kawa Ni" restaurants located in Westport, CT. Chef Taibe is a three-time nominee for “Best Chef: Northeast” by the James Beard House. His philosophy has always been to source the highest quality ingredients available and support local farmers as much as possible. He is an active member of the local food community and serves on the board of the Westport Farmers Market.