Chefs of the 2021 Pacific Wine + Food Classic

Chef Brian Huskey, The Jetty, Private chef and Top Chef Season 11   

Chef Linda Johnson, Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible”   

Chef Joe Youkhan, co-founder and National Director of Culinary Operations of Western Hospitality Group, co-founder of SmörBurgers, and a Champion of the Food Network’s “Chopped!”    

Chef Leo Razo, Villa Roma and Cambalache, World Paella Championship winner   

Chef Fonzy De Zuniga, Descanso   

Chef Joel Gutierrez, Lido Bottle Works   

Chef Ugo Allesina, Prego   

Chef Karla Vasquez, Chelas Mexican Kitchen   

Chef Eddie Hyman, The Country Club    

Leslie Nguyen, Miss Mini Donuts   

Chef Julie Thomas, Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries   

Wing Lam, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos   

Chef Ernie Alvarado, Urbana   

Chef / Owner Tin Vuong, LSXO and Bluegold  

Chef Adrian de La Torre, Rancho Capistrano Winery   

Executive Chef Gilbert Laurie, Pacific Hideaway  

Chef Hiroshi Shima, Sushi Roku  Executive 

Chef Matthew Luna, Five Crowns & SideDoor  

Rashad Moumneh, Falasophy  

Chef Jordan Borlaza, Habana  

Chef Craig Brady, Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar  

Chef Wayne Magnusen, Hook & Anchor  

Chef Ivan Calderon, Taco Rosa  

Damien Orozco, The Tea House on Los Rios  

Executive Chef Joseph Tripi, Trevor's at the Tracks 

Chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens

The Caviar Co. will be hosting a caviar experience to remember.  

Glasspar will be hosting a delicious oyster bar with an incredible array of oysters and caviar from The Caviar Co. 

One World Meat Company will be showcasing a premier culinary experiences and supporting participating restaurants with its all-natural Southern California raised and sourced Brandt Beef. "We are excited to be part of the Pacific Wine and Food Festival supporting local chefs and restaurateurs. Our organization is ready to support the hospitality community and make this a great event for all," said Andre Bushaw, General Manager, One World Meat Company. 

WAVE Gourmet Burgers - signature gourmet Cali Smash Sliders (special bun, homemade WAVE Sauce, lettuce, tomato, beef or plant-based beyond patty, cheese). Beef & Vegetarian, made fresh on-site. 

Chef Leo Razo from Villa Roma and Cambalache will be mixing up his award-winning giant paella. 

Bottega Angelina-Ristorante, Mercato & Il Bar - Fresh Napolitana Pizza made on site. 

Lover Boards - Charcuterie Tasting Table Experience 

Melissa's Fresh Produce Tropical Fruit Bar  

Desserts: 

Miss Mini Donuts - Touch of Fall Mini Donuts 

Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries - Elegant Fall dessert flavors 

Porsche is excited to be the official automotive sponsor. Feel what it would be like to race a Porsche with their racing simulators and check out the new Porsche on display. Porsche will also host a food experience 

** Restaurants, Chefs and Food are subject to change