Our Team

CHEF: Executive Chef Amar Santana worked as sous chef of Aureole New York before Charlie Palmer selected him to take over the kitchen in Costa Mesa. A native of the Dominican Republic, Santana entered Careers through Culinary Arts Program competition and won a trip to London's prestigious Le Cordon Bleu where he trained with some of the world's most talented rising star chefs.

  • Santana's fantasy last meal: The 35 course tasting menu at elBulli.
SOMMELIER: Michael Lefko

GENERAL MANAGER: Ahmed Labbate