Chefs on the Move: Western News

In Hawaii, Michael Arnot became the Culinary Director of Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection. 

In Los Angeles, The Benjamin added Bar Benjamin upstairs, with cocktails from Jason Lee (Baroo) and Chad Austin (Bootlegger Tiki). Kat Turner expanded Highly Likely cafe to Ojai. L’Ermitage Beverly Hills unveiled its reimagined rooftop, as new concepts The Arhaus Terrace and poolside Poza. Lucia brings Afro-Caribbean cuisine to Fairfax May 28, courtesy of Sam Jordan (Issima). Men & Beasts is a modern Chinese restaurant and tea lounge due in Echo Park next month, from husband-wife duo Alex Falco and Minty Zhu. Dani García expands New York City’s lauded Spanish restaurant Casa Dani to Westfield Century City in June. Pi LA brings pan pizza to Silver Lake June 14.

In the Bay Area, Sophia Akbar and Paul Iglesias brought on David Kwon as beverage director of Jaji and Parche. June 11 marks the end of a 32-year run for One Market Restaurant.

In Portland, Justin Dauz turned his Filipino bakery pop-up, Balong, into a permanent storefront in the former Meianna Bakery space. 

In Las Vegas, José Andrés brought D.C.-based Zaytinya to the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Jenna and Michael Morton open Nudo Italiano in Southern Highlands this month. Cathédrale shutters at Aria May 31. 

In Denver, Mendocino Farms planted its first Colorado location in Cherry Creek. Pancho Poncho is no more. 

In Phoenix, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. opened its third location on the Miracle Mile. 

In Salt Lake City, Cosmica is a new Italian diner in Central 9th.

In Montana, Double K Ranch opened its own deli in downtown Missoula. 

Featured Recipes

Duck Sausage, by Erik Ramirez 

Porchetta di Testa, by Misti Norris 

Fresh Cod Seared a la Plancha with Baby Zucchini, Asparagus, and Mussel Sauce, by Dani García

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Chow-Chow and Tomato Gravy, by Sean Brock

Salt Cod Ravioli, by Lee Wolen