A contestant in Season 2 of "Morimoto's Sushi Master" on Roku, Baggett has had a long career of blending culinary traditions.

Two Jacksonville-area Japanese restaurants have been rated among the top 50 best sushi spots in the nation based on customer reviews. Tokyo Ramen & Poke, 630 Atlantic Blvd. in Neptune Beach ranks ...

When Starkville native Marisa Baggett stepped into the culinary world more than 20 years ago, being a sushi chef was not part of the plan, let alone competing with the nation's best on TV.