Founded in 2004 by a Harvard Law graduate and two Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School graduates, Hoagies & Wings is an award winning quick service restaurant chain serving original hot sandwiches and chicken wings.  Through gotwings.com, Hoagies & Wings is recognized as the leader in Delivery and Catering of traditional Buffalo-style hot wings in Los Angeles, CA.  

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Akida Mashaka, Esq., Restaurant & Real Estate Owner

Harvard Law School, J.D. 1999, Morehouse College, B.A. 1995

Akida was raised in Cerritos and was a nationally ranked youth tennis player.  At Morehouse College, he won two singles and two doubles tennis conference championships and graduated summa cum laude.  After interning for Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Akida went on to graduate from Harvard Law School.  Thereafter, Akida worked as an attorney throughout the greater Los Angeles area.  Seeking to diversify his business interests, Akida opened the first Hoagies & Wings location in 2004.

Bryan Newell, Manager & Chef

California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu 2002

Bryan grew up in his parents’ local family restaurant businesses, where he developed his passion for the food industry. This industry is his true love, and his a part of him all his life. Bryan, like Akida, was also a nationally ranked youth tennis player while growing up in Los Angeles. He went on to graduate from Le Cordon Bleu.

Jimmy Homsapaya, Manager & Chef

California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu 2002

Jimmy and Bryan have similar backgrounds. Jimmy also grew up in his parents’ restaurant businesses and gained great experience. Jimmy, Also an LA native played basketball, football and baseball graduating from John Marshall High School. Jimmy graduated from the same prestigious California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, CA.