Taught by Mom. Made with care. San Diego.

Shantay Cole learned to cook from her mother, and those early lessons still guide the care she puts into every plate. Her years as a Navy culinary specialist strengthened the discipline and consistency she brings to the kitchen. On January 9, 2026, as she began her next chapter, she started Island Delicacy too.

The rule in her kitchen is simple: nothing held over, nothing frozen, nothing rushed. Every plate is shopped, marinated and cooked for the person who ordered it. That's why we ask for a day's notice — and why the taste is always right.