NICOLE LIU
FOUNDER + OWNER
A native of Boston, Nicole was born into a family of restaurateurs. Naturally, her passion for food and travel led her towards a career in hospitality. Nicole’s experience in the industry range from New York City’s Plaza Hotel to The Langham Hotel in Chicago. She is seasoned in event management, fine dining operations and a certified sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers).
Upon a solo trip to Copenhagen in 2014, Nicole stumbled into “Vesterbro”, a meatpacking district that was revived by local restaurants and cafes. Inspired by the city aesthetic, culture of hospitality and simplicity of Nordic cuisine, the concept of VESTER was born.
Nicole opened VESTER’s first location (Cambridge) in 2018, followed by South Boston in 2022.
VESTER is Nicole’s first venture.
CAYLA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Born and raised in Green Bay Wisconsin, Cayla began working in food and beverage starting from the age of 12. She joined VESTER in 2019 as a cashier. Her positivity and passion for hospitality catapulted her into a leadership role in 2020.
Cayla leads the operations and expansion of both locations. In addition to operations, she enjoys overseeing brand collaborations, partnerships and menu engineering.
EVA
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Eva joined VESTER in 2024. Upon graduating University of Notre Dame, she started as a barista and now oversees daily operations.
Eva particularly enjoys overseeing beverage recipe development, taking a focus on seasonal flavors and a creative approach to beverage that inspires VESTER’s convivial style.
Jessica
SUPERVISOR
One of the original members of the opening team, Jessica joined VESTER in 2018.
She oversees the distribution and logistics of VESTER’s catering sector.