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About Us
Suzu’s
114 N. Walnut Street

Alex Sentowski, Head Chef
graduated at the top of his class from Kendall College at National Louis University in Chicago. From there, he worked at such restaurants as Lula Café in Chicago and Bacaro in Champaign. Alex with Suzu’s has provided baked goods for Michael’s Catering for several special events. Alex has studied the Japanese Way of Tea for 20 years and teaches lessons through Japan House. He has explored wagashi, the art of Japanese sweet making, as he is expanding his skills in Japanese cooking
Samantha Shaw, Assistant Baker
Sophia Urban, Assistant Baker
Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, Owner
Nan Goggin, Owner
and our incredible staff:
Maxx Gogski, Manager
Arpa Moseley, Assistant Manager
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Business Affiliations
Intuition Coffee Company, 734 Main, Peoria, IL
Marukyu Koyamaen, Uji, Kyoto, Japan, Matcha
Phoenix Bean Company, 5438 N. Broadway, Chicago
The Republic of Tea, Larkspur, CA
Greener Goods Shop and Refillery, 110 S. Neil St, Champaign, IL
Michaels Catering, 720 S. Neil St. #3, Champaign, IL

Alex Sentowski
