Tayama has owned and operated Kubuki Japanese Steakhouse, which morphed into Kabuki Romanza, in Amarillo since 1986 after coming from Japan to learn English at West Texas University.

Richard Chen o The job: Business partner/chef at Kushi Yama Asian Tapas and Grill, 3319 W. Interstate 40, and partner at Kabuki Romanza Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 8130 W. Interstate 40.