How does one begin to explain the understated brilliance of chef Jeremy Rameka? He, along with partner/maître d’ Natalie Bulman, continues to blow diners away with his deceptively simple artistry. Jeremy takes commonplace ingredients and shapes them into culinary masterworks – no fire, fuss or fanfare, no superfluous garnish. Thoughtfully conceived, carefully considered dishes are the hallmark of this passionate but humble chef. And all this happens far from urban chaos in a small, bright blue bungalow on Napier’s waterfront avenue. Jeremy’s continuing contribution to the growth of the food story of Aotearoa is significant. The honesty with which he approaches his task, plus his philosophy of using preparation techniques that let his ingredients tell their own story, is the stuff of legend. Nobody is doing it quite the same. He has proven, time and again, that he is truly worthy of his three-hat accolade.