Everything fabulous in California: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
Dina Rezvanipour is the CEO of 3d Public Relations and Marketing, which has offices in Los Angeles, New York and Florida. “We work with brands and experts in the beauty, wellness, lifestyle and fashion sectors, to help secure media and influencer coverage, celebrity endorsements and produce events.”
Dustin Rodriguez is the general manager and beverage director of The Bamboo Club in Long Beach. “It was the first tiki-themed bar in the area, and we host local musicians and DJ’s on the regular, in addition to having a full lineup of recurring events.”
Danielle Van Steen is the newly appointed executive chef of Little Italy’s Ironside Fish & Oyster. The San Diego-based, maritime-themed eatery offers a “unique seafood dining experience that will leave guests feeling like they are about to set sail on a 19th-century ocean liner.”
Jason Friedman is the bar manager at The Blind Pig in Yorba Linda. “We are a pre-Prohibition Era-inspired craft cocktail bar and restaurant focused on using fresh, uncommon ingredients and modern techniques in classic, inspired formats.”
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.”
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.”