Owners of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Shina Wysocki and Kyle Lentz, are 2nd generation shellfish farmers. They carry on their parents mission of sustainable shellfish farming, while creating and establishing a rapport in the community with the opening of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar. Owning a restaurant has always been a dream for Shina, starting with her education in Culinary Arts. Since opening the restaurant, she has curated each piece of the bar to be a piece of history and opportunity, from the decor to her staff. Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar represents the heart and soul of the company. The foundation that Chelsea Farms sits on was built by John and Linda (their parents), as passionate individuals with ultimate dedication towards shellfish farming; Shina and Kyle carry on that legacy.
GeNERAL MANAGER
AMILIA FORSBERG
As a third-generation Olympian, I have deep roots here. My grandfather was the City Manager for many years and instilled a sense of pride and ownership within our community along with the desire to see it grow. During my time living here, I have enjoyed working, playing and raising my daughter, Liliana. After graduating from Evergreen I worked for the State and then for a local nonprofit. However, I’ve always felt most at home working in restaurants. I got my first restaurant job while I was in college at Budd Bay Café where I first met Shina. Years later, when I heard that she and her brother, Kyle, were opening an Oyster Bar I was excited about the opportunity to be able to come work with them. They, along with other local business owners here, truly believe in the potential of Olympia and that's something I'm proud to support. I’ve been with Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar since the day we opened our doors. I’ve watched it grow and transform into a true downtown gem. I am excited to be part of a team that continues to evolve, offers innovative cuisine, and gives superior customer service to our guests. There are more developments for our little restaurant on the horizon and I can’t wait to share them with you all.
MANAGER
LUCAS AGUIAR
Born and raised in Brazil, I was studying civil engineering before I moved to NYC in 2000, where busing tables was my introduction to restaurant work. I felt like I'd found my place, becoming a server, bartender, and eventually a manager. Working at The Odeon in New York's Tribeca neighborhood, I met my wife, an Olympia native. Then went on to manage for one of NYC’s most prestigious restaurant group, Keith McNally Restaurants (owners of celebrated places like Balthazar, Mineta Tavern, Pastis and Morandi), but decided to pull up stakes and move to Seattle in 2011. In Seattle, I was the general manager at Maria Hines' Tilth, as well as for Ethan Stowell's Rione XIII, Anchovies and Olives, Bar Cotto, and finally Tavolata. After 7 years in Seattle, we moved to Olympia. I love the sense of community, as well as the proximity to Hood Canal, one of my favorite places on Earth. I live on the west side with my wife, Jessie, and son, Bruno.
