Author: Fabulous California

Emily Kaufmann

Fabulous People: Emily Kaufmann

Emily Kaufmann is the co-founder and executive director of the California Wine Festival, which celebrates the fine wines and foods of California while giving back to charitable endeavors in each coastal location. The annual event just announced its 2022 schedule, starting in Dana Point in late April.

danny lee

Fabulous People: Danny Lee

After 15 years as a professional rugby player and 10 years coaching in Japan and New Zealand, Danny Lee recently arrived in California as the head coach of the San Diego Legion. Though the 2022 season has brought plenty of excitement, Lee and the team are looking forward to playing at Snapdragon Stadium come 2023, which will be the Legion’s permanent new home.

PARU

Fabulous People: Lani Gobaleza and Amy Truong

Married couple Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza are the founders of PARU, a San Diego-based specialty tea company offering loose leaf teas, original blends and house-milled matcha (as well as an online shop and monthly tea subscriptions). “We source directly from small farms in under-represented regions in East Asia and Southeast Asia.”

DerekBrooks

Fab People: Derek Brooks

Executive Chef Derek Brooks is at the helm of Brasserie SLO of Hotel Cerro, a newly opened boutique hotel in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Brasserie SLO dishes up modern coastal cuisine blended with a casual French dining experience.

Brian Malarkey

Fabulous People: Brian Malarkey

Brian Malarkey is the founder of San Diego-based Chefs Life, a line of cooking oils created for the home chef to suit specific culinary techniques, including cooking, blending and finishing. The chef and restaurateur has created 15 successful restaurants across the United States and was a finalist on Bravo’s “Top Chef: All Stars.”