Eddie barrett
Executive Chef
A Connecticut native with a deep respect for technique, ingredients and hospitality, Eddie brings a thoughtful simplistic cooking style and a people-first leadership approach to Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen.
Growing up in Connecticut, Eddie discovered his passion for cooking early on while helping prepare family meals alongside his mother. After graduating high school, Barrett entered the hospitality industry and worked his way through the ranks from prep to sous chef and eventually executive chef at nationally recognized restaurants.
Outside of the kitchen, Eddie enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons, finding balance and inspiration in family life beyond the kitchen.
At Zohara, Eddie will bring his signature philosophy to the restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired menu, focusing on bold, honest flavors, seasonal sourcing and a continued commitment to honoring local farm partners.
Christian Spuches
Assistant General Manager
Christian Spuches is a Restaurant and Real Estate Professional with over a decade of experience.
He started working in restaurants at 16 and attained his Real Estate license at 18. By the time he was just 21 years old, he was named a Manager in both fields.
His enthusiasm for leading teams, as well as his genuine concern for customer service has led him to accept a Manager position at Zohara with the DORO Restaurant Group, a group known for its caring and passionate Managers.
In his free time, Christian enjoys playing baseball with the Wethersfield Dodgers, a team he owns in the Connecticut Twilight League.
bree kingsley
Assistant General Manager
Bree Kingsley’s passion for the restaurant industry has fueled thirteen years of experience. Her journey started at the age of fifteen in Colorado’s fine dining establishments and eventually brought her to Connecticut’s dining scene. She has pursued the importance of hospitality and knowledge to create a foundation of excellence in her personal and professional life. This drive for creating a memorable experience for the guest, as well as her enthusiasm for leading and teaching teams, led her to DORO. Bree joined Zohara’s team as a server in 2023 and is excited to further her career through management with the company. She is excited to learn and grow under the guidance of leadership within the group and her restaurant’s team.