About Us
AT DE NADA, YOU ARE WELCOME.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to bring you the carefully curated and unmatched flavors of Chef Oz’s international cooking style in a memorable dine, drink, shop experience. We strive to share flawlessly executed, eclectic recipes, both familiar and unexpected, with our loyal community of patrons.
At De Nada, You Are Welcome.
Meet Oz
As seen on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen and Chopped!
De Nada's Owner & Head Chef, Oz Blackaller, is a husband, father, chef, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Mexico, Chef Oz moved out to San Diego in 2009 with his growing family, determined to leave his mark on the culinary world. Proudly serving the San Diego community for a decade, Chef Oz owns, operates, and creates dishes for his University Heights-based Kitchen and Market.
WHAT OTHER FOODIES ARE SAYING
"I have been to Cueva Bar now De Nada Kitchen & Market several times over the past few years but somehow never wrote a review. Going in recently during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic inspired me to do so. Oz is such a wonderful human- kind, funny, and welcoming. The tapas, pizzas are always delicious, the wine and craft beer list is amazing (I never know what to order and Oz always has the best recommendations...), and the hospitality unparalleled. I feel less like I'm at a restaurant and more like I'm being welcomed into someone's home. I also felt very safe and comfortable with health precautions during the pandemic. (Everything was spotlessly clean, great air flow, and socially-distanced.)
Thank you so much Oz for another amazing experience!! We appreciate you a ton and hope to see you again soon."
~Kevin L
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