STAFF BIOs

              Isaac Bancaco - Executive Chef

Growing up surrounded by Maui’s pristine Pacific Ocean, fresh island fish, rich cultural diversity, and lush agricultural abundance, Executive Chef Isaac Bancaco naturally found love in cooking. Shortly after graduating from high school, Isaac enrolled at Western Culinary Institute’s Le Cordon Bleu program in Portland, Oregon where he was trained in traditional French technique. 

Upon graduating he landed an extern ship at Blue Ginger with famed Chef and leader in East-West Cuisine, Ming Tsai.  Over the next four years Isaac embarked on a culinary career which would meld eastern ingredients and techniques with those from the west.  Returning home, Isaac united with Hawaii’s own James Beard award winning Chef Roy Yamaguchi, founder of Roy’s and developer of Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. It was with Roy’s in downtown Los Angeles that he honed his culinary skill and furthered his knowledge of the industry.  As fate would have it, Isaac’s love for the people, culture, and food of New England made returning inevitable.

         Gina Cariaga - Special Events Coordinator

ONYX's vision of creating a restaurant with World Fusion cuisine and affordable elegance is Gina's goal as front of the house manager.  Through seven years in the industry under the mentoring of Roy's Restaurants, Gina has been influenced by Roy Yamaguchi's passion for Hawiian Fusion cuisine and Aloha service.  During this period, Gina has helped open three Roy's Restaurants, the most recent Downtown Los Angeles location, which is the most successful Roy's on the mainland. 

Gina promises to give guests warmth to an elegant and gorgeous restaurant, caring and genuine hospitality from the heart, "Yes, I will take care of you" service style and professional fine dining service, and World Fusion cuisine. 

A California girl at heart, Marita radiates sunshine whereever she goes.  Whether Marita greets you at the front desk with a smile to warm that New England cold or when she serves your dishes at the table with mouth-watering descriptions, you will immediately become a friend of ONYX.  

Marita joined ONYX in March at the grand opening from Palm Springs, California.  In Palm Springs, Marita earned an associates degree in Business and worked for Roy's, Rancho Mirage.  At Roy's, Marita started at the front desk to manage a reservation count of an average of 200 guests per weeknight, and 400 guests count per weekend night.  At these high levels of business Marita mastered the art of welcoming guests as well as managing the flow of a restaurant that efficiently executes hundreds of dinners and happy guests. 

          Grace Barone - Guest Service Coordinator

It is a pleasure to be coming on board to Onyx as your Guest Services Coordinator.  For the past 20+ years I have been devoted to catering to the needs of guests and clients alike.  I am now eager to pass that devotion onto the guests here at Onyx.  It will be my personal goal to ensure that all guests enjoy a dynamic and unique dining experience that will leave them feeling both satisfied and eager to return.  I also look forward to introducing you to Onyx as a venue to host your next special event.

  Personal touches, sensational food and superb guest attention are all elements that we have to offer you here at Onyx.  Together we will make your next special event one that both you and your guests will remember fondly.  As your Guest Service Coordinator here at Onyx I will work to ensure that you receive the finest in quality service, value and guest satisfaction.