welcome

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory; on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” 

~ Anthony Bourdain ~

i'm Shayna

The heart behind Chez Shay is simple: connection through experience — whether it’s shared around a table or discovered in a new corner of the world. Shayna’s love of cooking began with her Italian family’s traditions, but it has grown into a journey that blends food, travel, storytelling, and community into something truly special. Chez Shay is where those passions meet.

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intro

amalfi coast

the travel

2025

Athens & crete

2025

Lucca, italy

2024