Executive Chef Tara Monsod of Animae is known for being one of the most prominent chefs in Southern California, commanding the coal-fire, pan-Asian steakhouse kitchen that feeds a sold-out dining room every night. Her resume is impressive, with long stints training under Top Chef alums like Richard Blais, Amanda Baumgarten, […]
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Chef Angel Barreto’s Famous Ssam Board Will Become a Go-To Favorite Family Meal
Chef Angel Barreto grew up listening to stories of other lands. With his father in politics and his mother in the military, his taste for travel was cultivated from an early age. In particular, Barreto dreamed of Korea. “I would hear stories of my mom talking about her time when […]