BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. —
Jason Drew went “Gulfcoasting” Tuesday morning at Kim‑Chi Grill in Bonita Springs, meeting Chef James Boyle at this locally family‑owned and operated Asian‑fusion favorite. Kim‑Chi Grill opened at the end of 2022, created by Chef James and his wife Satika Boyle after their previous restaurant, The Tubby Pig, was destroyed by Hurricane Irma — a comeback story rooted in resilience and community.
Chef James brings award‑winning experience to the kitchen, having led top Asian restaurants across the country and earning distinctions like “Best Chinese Restaurant” and “Best Dumpling in North Carolina.” His handmade dumplings, freshly pickled kimchi, and scratch‑made sauces anchor a menu blending Korean, Thai, and Chinese flavors…