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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
Haute Cuisine

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
Haute Cuisine

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
Haute Cuisine

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
Haute Cuisine

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
Haute Cuisine

Evan Glusman

Who says Las Vegas doesn’t have any long-standing businesses? Piero’s Italian Cuisine is one of those old-school restaurants that has been serving up one of the best osso buccos in the city for more than 30 years. Evan Glusman, who took over operations from his father Freddie, remembers helping prep food at age 10 and […]
By Laura Schreffler

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