Chef Jason Neroni – Rose Cafe – Santa Monica
Meet Chef Jason Neroni, the renowned L.A. based chef of Rose Cafe in Santa Monica. Chef Neroni has heard about the OC Chef’s Table, and was so affected by the homelessness in his own neighborhood, that he contacted Illumination Foundation, the non-profit entity...
Chef Randy Gruspe – Duke’s – Huntington Beach
Meet Chef Randy Gruspe, new Chef of the renowned Duke’s in Huntington Beach. Chef Randy Gruspe was born and raised a Hawaiian, which might make him the best possibly suited chef for the popular Duke’s chain. Click to learn more about Chef Randy Gruspe and...
Chef Brian Okada: Water Grill – 5 Questions, 5 Minutes
This is your first year at OC Chef’s Table, yes? Chef Brian Okada: Absolutely! Water Grill was there last year and afterward, the chefs kept talking about how elaborate and amazing it was. They were totally hooked. So, this year I thought I’d step in and experience...
New Year’s Eve Dining, Parties & New Year’s Day Dining Guide in Laguna Beach 2019
Happy Holidays, everyone! We tried to round up as many comments as possible from our favorite Laguna Beach restaurants on their New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day dining hours and menu plans. We’ve also included preliminary news on some major New...
Chef Jeff Moore – EATS Kitchen – Irvine
Meet Chef Jeff Moore, Owner and Chef of EATS in Irvine. Chef Moore started working in restaurants to stay alive in college and, after learning to make the best Philly Cheesesteak in the world, he was hooked on creating food that people love. Click to learn more about...
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining Guide in Laguna Beach 2019
Happy Holidays, everyone! We tried to round up as many comments from our favorite Laguna Beach chefs on their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day plans. Because most of our restaurants are independently owned, many will be closed for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, so...
Chef Ernie Alvarado: Urbana – 5 Questions, 5 Minutes
How many years have you participated in OC Chef’s Table? Chef Ernie Alvarado: This one in March 2020 will be our fourth year. It means a lot to me to be able to help these people, especially the kids. It just wrenches my heart when I hear what they’ve been through....
Chef Anthony Berganza: Red O – 5 Questions, 5 Minutes
What made you choose a career as a chef? My parents migrated from El Salvador and I was born in East L.A. I grew up in Baldwin Park and really struggled. I didn’t even think I was going to graduate high school. One day, the career counselor called me into his office...
Starfish Annual Toy Drive on Dec. 10th
Get into the holiday spirit at Starfish by participating in The Starfish Annual Toy Drive. This year the toys will be donated to the victims of the California Wildfires. Starfish is offering a great discount to customers that bring in an unwrapped toy on Monday, Dec...
Playhouse Beauty and the Beast – free tickets to patrons 21 and under
Thanks to the generosity of the Suzanne and James Mellor Fund, Laguna Playhouse is offering patrons age 21 and under two free tickets to Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose on Wednesday, Dec 5 and Thursday, Dec 6 at 7 p.m. Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E....