Happy New Year. 2018 starts off with a culinary bang, especially if you’re a fan of Top Chef. If you’re following the current season (season 15), then you’re most probably familiar with Brown Sugar Kitchen’s chef/owner Tanya Holland currently a contestant on the show. Chef Holland is also a fellow Dame (Les Dames d’Escoffier) and […]
Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen — San Diego
On your next trip to San Diego, stop by Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen located at Hilton Garden Inn in Little Italy. Helmed by Top Chef alum Giselle Wellman, the restaurant serves up a menu comprising coastal-inspired American cuisine using fresh local ingredients. The interior is chic yet casual. It is perfect for date night, but […]
Vaca — Costa Mesa
Last year, we are all waiting with bated breath for Vaca to open. Six months ago, the Spanish-inspired restaurant opens amid Chef Amar Santana’s stint on Top Chef, creating even more of a buzz than usual, as the whole of Orange County and beyond is glued to the TV awaiting the outcome. Amar comes in second place and […]
