Chefs on the Move: Western News

In Los Angeles, David LeFevre (Fishing with Dynamite) teamed with Alice Mai (Waterloo & City) to open AttaGirl in Hermosa Beach. The historic Sky Room reopened atop the Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, led by Executive Chef Jared Reeves and Chef de Cuisine Max Pfeiffer. Salt bread pop-up, Out of Ordi, is getting a permanent bakery in Koreatown. Michael Fiorelli closes Fiorelli Pizza at the Cook’s Garden this summer, with plans to relocate to a permanent location in West Hollywood. 

In the Bay Area, Armando Lacayo expanded Ariscault bakery to Mission Rock. Deirdre Balao Rieutort-Louis (Aphotic) took over as pastry chef at Dalida. Tom Leeper became the senior vice president of operations at Slice House by Tony Gemignani. Chris Dumesnil expands Russian-inspired Aydea to the Inner Richmond this week. Florent Thomas and Simon Mournier opened a French bistro, Caché, in the Inner Sunset. Meichih and Michael Kim (Maum) weave together Taiwanese and Korean influences at Menlo Park’s forthcoming Yeobo, Darling. 

In San Diego, Claudette Zepeda paid homage to her Mexican-American heritage at Leucadia’s newly opened Leu Leu. 

In Sacramento, the group behind Allora is opening a new concept in the former Esquire Grill space. 

In Las Vegas, Kwame Onwuachi plans his first West Coast restaurant for the Sahara Las Vegas later this year. 

In Seattle, we’re sad to report that Sam Ung (Phnom Penh Noodle House) passed away at 70. 

In Phoenix, Jenna Leurquin added a third location of JL Patisserie. 

In Santa Fe, Paul Wireman opens Fable Restaurant and Market in Eldorado soon. 

In Boise, David and Lizzy Rex (The Wylder) marked their latest venture, a taco shop called Rosa, in Garden City.

Featured Recipes

Aquachile Verde with Scallops, by Claudette Zepeda 

Rice and Peas with Braised Oxtails and Allspice Jus, by Kwame Onwuachi

Gravlax Roulade with Pickled Cucumber and Arugula Salad, by Gabriel Kreuther