Born in Inglewood, CA and raised on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Govind is as unique a personality as he is a culinary talent. With his distinctive, straightforward seasonal approach to cooking, he has garnered international critical and public acclaim for his restaurant ventures. Armstrong made a heralded mark with his “Table 8″ restaurants in both Los Angeles and Miami. Armstrong went on to open the highly popular “8oz Burger Born currently located in several cities nationwide that offers gourmet burgers of the finest meats matched with uniquely blended toppings. Side dishes are comfort food at its best. Remaining strongly committed to market-driven, locally sourced ingredients, 8oz Burger only enhances Armstrong’s signature California style cuisine.
In the last few years, Armstrong continues to open new restaurants. “Post and Beam” in Los Angeles offers a wide range of inventive, southern style dishes. Throughout varied and rich experiences, he has remained a purist in the practice of California cuisine and has developed close relationships with top local producers who provide him his finest seasonal ingredients.