Ben Farber is the co-founder of Benny Boy Brewing, LA’s first brewery and cidery. “We produce onsite with a focus on Old World brewing and fermentation methods: only whole-flower hops, no filtering and natural carbonation.”
Fabulous People
Fabulous People: Victor Ghaben
Victor Ghaben’s business, World Famous HOTBOYS, started in his own backyard in Oakland in 2017. Today, the restaurant has five locations, dishing up California’s top fried chicken sandwich.
Fab Teachers: California
As the 2022/2023 school year gets underway, meet five wonderful California-based teachers and camp directors who deserve all the gold stars, A-pluses and top honors.
Fabulous People: Sergio Jimenez
Sergio Jimenez is the new chef de cuisine of AVANT, the signature restaurant of Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego. “My position is a very fun and active role in the restaurant. I oversee all back-of-house operations and develop menu based on seasonality.”
Fabulous People: Caesar Huerta
Caesar Huerta is the executive chef and owner of Craft House in Del Mar, a New American restaurant with Mexican fusion. “We are popular for our Monster Burgers and seafood offerings.”
Fabulous People: Matthew Arkin
Matthew Arkin is the co-founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Downtime Cocktails, which just released Batch 22 Classic Gold, A New American Aquavit. “Downtime Cocktails was founded almost three years ago after I created the initial recipe in my kitchen in LA, just for fun.”
Fabulous People: Chef Christopher Lin
Chef Christopher Lin hails from the iconic Las Brisas ocean-front restaurant in Laguna Beach. The award-winning eatery serves up classic Southern California cuisine, alongside a panoramic view of the coastline.
Fabulous People: Katie Reicher
New York transplant and Culinary Institute of America grad Katie Reicher is the executive chef of Greens Restaurant in San Francisco. Upon opening in 1979, Greens Restaurant is credited with changing the “image and appreciation of vegetarian cooking in America.”
Fabulous People: Tracy Gonzalez
Tracy Gonzalez is the owner of Tutu School, a collection of ballet studios throughout Northern California for children ages 18 months to 8 years old. “We believe that every child must know what it feels like to dance!”
Fabulous People: Vincent Savignano
Vincent Savignano is the director of food and beverage and the executive chef at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Mustangs & Burros is the signature restaurant at the resort, offering a menu of Baja-inspired favorites showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients from the San Diego area.