John Ota
Photo: © Frances Rowe
John Ota has been involved with architecture and design since 1978, with degrees from Columbia University and the University of British Columbia. His bestselling book The Kitchen was a 2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist. After working inarchitecture in Toronto, New York and Vancouver, and as government lead on multiple projects at the Ontario Ministry of Culture, John now loves to travel the world visiting historic houses, cooking regional food, and meeting people of all backgrounds.
