-“Lai Will” as Malaika is most called, is a self-taught professional cook born and raised in heart of New York City, one of the major food Meccas of the world. After years of working in Corporate America Lai made the bold decision to embark upon a new career and finally venture into the world of food and fine cuisine. With a newfound vision on the horizon, Lai used her melting pot of cultural backgrounds to create a fusion of Geechee, Bajan (Caribbean, and Peach maternal grandmother from Savannah Georgia and her maternal grandfather from South Carolina/Savannah by way of Barbados.