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Reza Roohi

As the concept creator, operating partner, and president of Roohi Enterprises Management Co., Reza Roohi is redefining the restaurant and nightlife industry all across Los Angeles. With hits like Beverly Hills Sanctuary, Area, Hyde, and others already under his belt, there is little doubt that he will surpass his goal to lead a “revolution against […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Divia Cadbury

Restaurateur and successful entrepreneur, Divia Cadbury is no stranger to celebrity chefs nor star-studded restaurants. Divia tarted her working life in the kitchen, working for master chef Roy Yamaguchi in Hawaii. This was followed by a stint at the TV food network in New York, before she returned to London to found Bonsai, her highly […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Brian Toll

Brian Toll has been a force in Los Angeles nightlife and entertainment. From BToll Entertainment to his current role as a principal at Las Palmas Group and The h.wood Group, his reputation as a mover and shaker is well-known throughout the industry.
By Laura Schreffler
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Nancy Oakes

Arguably one of San Francisco’s most popular eateries, Boulevard is known for its elegant hospitality and delicious French-influenced menu. Owner and Executive Chef Nancy Oakes is also a Bay Area legend due to the fact that she is a self-taught chef with three restaurants under her belt and numerous accolades, including the 2001 James Beard […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Kerry Simon

Kerry Simon grew up wanting to be a rock star, and that he is, though not by standard definition. A summer job at Little Caesars Pizza, which was taken on to save up for an electric guitar, was the catalyst that led to Simon’s realization of his passion for food. Now, he is a well-known […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Alan Nathan

As the President & CEO of Choice Hospitality Group, Alan Nathan is a local tastemaker and one of Los Angeles’ leading restaurant experts. His experience in hospitality began in 1998, and after only one year in business, his first venue, Tengu, was honored by Conde Nast Traveler as “One of 100 Hot Tables…The World’s Most […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Kelley Jones

Kelley Jones has a pretty cool job; he works at a bar, and not just any bar, a pub. And not just for any chef. He works for Todd English. Jones is the managing partner of Todd English P.U.B. in the Crystals at City Center and the owner and operator of Suite & Tender bar, […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Patricia Richards

As mixologist for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, Patricia Richards oversees the creation of specialty cocktails for the resorts’ food and beverage outlets. Richards took on the position in 2007 and has made a name for herself as the first female in Las Vegas to run a program of comparable size. While inventing seasonal cocktail […]
By Laura Schreffler
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Tom Kaplan

A Connecticut native, Tom Kaplan moved to Southern California in 1980 to pursue a career in architecture. Luckily for him and the countless satisfied by Wolfgang Puck Fine Dinning Group restaurants nationwide, Kaplan decided to change paths and become the designer/manager of the fast food chain Croissants USA. The chain was later acquired by Ma […]
By Laura Schreffler

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