Govind Armstrong has emerged as one of the nation’s brightest culinary stars—a chef who continually cultivates his deeply rooted, passionate commitment to sustainability and locality to further the evolution of his acclaimed California cuisine.

Born in Inglewood, CA and raised on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Govind is as unique a personality as he is a culinary talent. With his distinctive, straightforward seasonal approach to cooking, he has garnered international critical and public acclaim for his restaurant ventures. Armstrong made a heralded mark with his “Table 8″ restaurants in both Los Angeles and Miami. Armstrong went on to open the highly popular “8oz Burger Born currently located in several cities nationwide that offers gourmet burgers of the finest meats matched with uniquely blended toppings. Side dishes are comfort food at its best. Remaining strongly committed to market-driven, locally sourced ingredients, 8oz Burger only enhances Armstrong’s signature California style cuisine. Read more.