Everything fabulous in California: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
It is February, so love is certainly in the air (cue the harpist). From newlyweds to duos who have been together for more than two decades, meet five California-based power couples as they share the start of their love stories and their wishes for the future.
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.”
Jennifer Cordeau is the owner of Firefly SoCal, a local, family-run business that turns a birthday party into a magical event. Specifically, Firefly SoCal is known for creating indoor slumber parties, backyard glamping nights and chic outdoor socials.
Becoming a premier mixologist or bartender is no easy feat—and even still, California is home to more than a few drink masters.
Brennen Ogawa is the founder and creative director of Bags + Stella, a California-based lifestyle brand. Founded in 2019, Bags + Stella specializes in home décor and accents for your daily life, like hand-poured candles and all-natural spa products.
Nikita Gupta is the CTO and co-founder of Symba, an all-in-one digital platform that helps organizations streamline the management of their talent development programs, specifically targeting internships and apprenticeships. The female-founded tech startup is based in San Francisco and aims to power more than one million job opportunities in the next five years.
Lauren Parrish Walker is the chief creative officer at Rachel Zoe Inc. and founder of West Hollywood’s ParrishLA, a single-category sweater collection made with pure love and dedication to family. “It is all about surrounding yourself with soft, yummy yarns that make you feel great.”
Stephen Power is the general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, which is found in the prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood overlooking the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. The luxe resort, in fact, is the city’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel.
Walter Nunez is the executive chef at The Rex Seaside Steakhouse, a brand-new restaurant in Los Angeles’s South Bay. There, Nunez executes a modern Californian take on classic steakhouse favorites and embodies coastal lifestyle.
William Becker is the newly named vice president of Food and Beverage at Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma. He oversees all food, beverage and restaurant facilities at the 65-acre resort.