“Changes in Latitude” Happy Hour Begins at Royal Hawaiian on May 7th (Tues)
It’s been one month since the newest rendition of The Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill opened with Chef Owner/Operators Maro Molteni and Martin Molteni. “My brother and I have opened many restaurants around the world, but we’ve never experienced an opening...
OC Chef’s Table 2019 – Top-Ranked Chefs and 3 Laguna New Entries
These last few days, I’ve been immersed in what is certainly one of the most enjoyable aspects of my life – interviewing chefs. Forty-two of them, actually. For the second year in a row, I have the pleasure of working with the Illumination Foundation and their...
Chef Maro: The Boy is Back in Town
If you’ve seen this guy wandering around town, it’s not an optical illusion. Chef Maro (Mariano) Molteni is back in town AND looking for a new restaurant space to hang his chef’s hat. Last year in May, local favorite Maro Wood Grill suddenly changed ownership and Chef...