Animae chef Tara Monsod is first-ever San Diego chef to be named a James Beard Award finalist
In the 34 years the James Beard Foundation has given out culinary awards, no San Diego chef has ever made it past the semifinalist round until now
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In the 34 years the James Beard Foundation has given out culinary awards, no San Diego chef has ever made it past the semifinalist round until now
Monsod, the executive chef at Puffer Malarkey Collective's Animae, will also oversee the kitchen at Le Coq, PMC's French steakhouse opening in La Jolla in late spring
The Filipino American fine-dining chef is this year's only San Diego nominee for what's known as the Oscars of the culinary industry
Herbs to Acupuncture Integrative Wellness Clinic and Forbleu by Solstice join the local landscape, and Events.com becomes the primary player in Wonderfront.
La Jolla’s food scene is continuing to change, with offerings inspired by everywhere from Cuba to France.