Meet the Team

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Emiliano Isufi

Managing Director 

Part-owner of the 28°-50° restaurants in London, Emiliano is a veteran of the London restaurant and club scene. His career began working in Sir Terrance Conrans Butlers Wharf Chop House, he then moved to work for Gordon Ramsey’s Michelin star restaurant at the Connaught hotel, Mayfair. In early 2007 he became the manager at Greig’s Steakhouse in Berkeley Square, Mayfair and then became the General Manager at the Zebrano Group, Carnarby Street before linking up with Richard to set up the 28°-50° restaurants.

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Julien Baris

Executive Chef

Executive Chef Julien Baris grew up on the French Atlantic Coast in the Les Landes region of South West France, home to excellent cuisine and rich terroir. Julien’s love of premium cuisine and world-class wines was instilled from a young age.  He went on to study catering in Bordeaux for five years, before honing his craft in the kitchens of a number of Michelin-starred restaurants in France, including Le Moulin de l’Abbaye in Brantôme and La Table Des Frères Ibarboure in Bidart. After working his way up in various restaurants across France Julien Baris moved to England in 2004 and became Head Chef at Aubaine in 2007.  He then joined the 28°-50° team in 2014. Since moving to London, Julien also worked with celebrity Chef Aggi Sverrisson of Michelin-starred Texture restaurant, and today leads a skilled brigade of talented international chefs to deliver delicious, seasonally-led Modern European dishes.