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With the recent opening of Live Oak Charleston, the property has formally introduced Eucepe Puntriano as Executive Chef. He will oversee all culinary operations for the hotel, including Terra, the signature restaurant, and Bloo Pool & Provisions, a poolside bar and lounge.
Puntriano brings more than a decade of culinary experience to Live Oak Charleston, most recently serving as Executive Chef at Charleston’s modern steakhouse, Marbled & Fin. There, he led kitchen operations, developed seasonally driven menus, and helped evolve the restaurant’s culinary vision. Previously, Puntriano spent nearly a decade with Meat Market restaurant group, rising from line cook to Chef de Cuisine and playing a key role in opening and scaling locations across Florida and Puerto Rico.
Terra’s culinary identity is rooted in the Lowcountry, but influenced by the entire Mediterranean region – from Spain and Morocco to Israel and Greece. The restaurant sources from local farms, fishermen, and purveyors, spotlighting regional products such as Bird’s Island oysters and fresh seafood. Standout dishes include the Joyce Farms Chicken Tagine served with Herb Cous Cous and Southern Vegetables, and a tender Lamb Rack Za'atar with Garlic Labneh.
Bloo Pool & Provisions offers a menu that combines Japanese culinary techniques with Peruvian ingredients. Guests can expect shareables like the Tuna Belly Tostada, Ceviche Traditional, and Bloo Bahn Mi Sandwich.
(Courtesy of Live Oak Charleston)
“The Live Oak experience is rooted in thoughtful cooking and a strong sense of place,” said Puntriano. “Our menu will tell a story about the people who grow and harvest our ingredients, and the cultures that inspire us. At Terra and Bloo Pool & Provisions, guests will find familiar ingredients prepared in unexpected ways, creating something that feels both comforting and new for Charleston.”
“Eucepe brings an incredible balance of creativity, discipline, and leadership to Live Oak Charleston,” said Kris Betz, General Manager. “His ability to build strong teams, collaborate with local producers, and create a culinary vision that is both globally inspired and deeply connected to Charleston made him the ideal fit to lead our culinary program. Terra and Bloo Pool & Provisions are poised to become must-visit dining destinations for locals and out-of-town visitors, and we’re honored to have Eucepe, a creative culinary veteran, at the helm.”