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Sara De Luca is the creator and founder of Invita Café, a family-owned Italian-inspired modern coffee bar with locations in Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad. De Luca, a San Diego native, founded Invita in 2017 with the goal of bringing Italian coffee culture and hospitality to America.
Mariam El Haj and Angela El Haj are the co-founders of Anaheim’s Calaca Mamas Cantina, which celebrates the sisters’ deep-rooted love for Mexican food and culture. “With Spanish being the second-most spoken language in Southern California, we created Calaca Mamas to honor the tradition of Mexican culture.”
‘Tis the season for sipping! From fully decked-out pop-up bars to holly jolly tipples from your favorite long-time pubs, check out these hotspots for holiday cocktails in San Diego.
Executive Chef Glen Tinsley heads up the culinary department at Laguna Beach’s La Casa del Camino hotel, overseeing both Rooftop Lounge and Comedor. “I’ve created a refreshed menu that captures the best of California cuisine while incorporating locally sourced ingredients, including locally-caught fish.”
Marty Fay was recently named the executive chef of Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, considered to be one of the hottest restaurants in La Jolla. “The menu features a variety of fun, shareable items from a custom-designed wood-fired grill and oyster bar.”
Chris Flint is the newly appointed culinary director of Château du Sureau at the gateway to Yosemite National Park. In this new role, Chef Flint will oversee the culinary operations of Château du Sureau, a Relais & Châteaux resort, and its fine-dining restaurant, Elderberry House.
Carlos Anthony is the executive chef of San Diego’s Herb & Wood. “The menu elevates humble ingredients, highlights Mediterranean flavors and brings a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability to every dish.”
Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us, celebrate the most blissful time of the year with a road trip to experience Loews Hotels’ West Coast properties. Whatever your interest or surroundings of choice, there is a destination to meet it.
For the first time in-person since 2019, the 14th Annual San Diego Beer Week, presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild, starts Friday, Nov. 4. The 10-day celebration features events being held throughout the San Diego County at participating breweries, bars, restaurants and more.
Joshua Sam Miller, who splits his time between California and Berlin, is a musician, environmental activist, eco-preneur and immersive media producer. His most recent project, alongside production company Embodied Sounds, is “Sounds of the Ocean,” a multi-sensory immersive experience that connects people with life underwater for a meditation experience.