Celebrated chef, owner and founder of the ever-popular Broken Spanish, Ray Garcia collaborates with his talented chef de cuisine, Jason Mattick and creative pastry chef, Ivan Marquez in the crafting of remarkably unique menu offerings inspired by the richness of Latin heritage and the vibrant cultural diversity of Los Angeles. Twice a week, this trio of noted chefs venture out to local farmer's markets to source the most sustainable farm fresh produce and provisions. On one early Saturday morning trek to the famed Santa Monica Farmer's Market, these chefs discovered ENZO estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil, which is now a favored choice to use as a finish for both sweet and savory dishes. www.brokenspanish.com
Chris Shackelford
TRELIO
In the midst of California's San Joaquin Valley, accomplished chef and sommelier Chris Shackelford of Trelio Restaurant, artfully creates cuisine featuring fresh and flavorful produce and provisions from local farmers, like ENZO estate-grown Organic Olive Oil. Chef Chris Shackelford is well known for crafting a daily menu celebrating seasonal specialties that are both familiar and unique to the prized agricultural region. www.treliorestaurant.com
Tyler Florence
WAYFARE TAVERN
Tyler Florence – a celebrated chef, accomplished entrepreneur and successful restauranteur knows that premium ingredients, like ENZO estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil, are the difference makers between ordinary dishes and extraordinary culinary creations. www.wayfaretavern.com
Amelia & Jeff Bennett
AMPERSAND
Ampersand Ice Cream produces handcrafted, small batch ice cream in the heart of Central California. Inspired by their love of food and people, Amelia & Jeff Bennett opened Ampersand with the goal of building a tasty community with the perfect scoop. Ampersand's unique and creative recipes showcase locally sourced ingredients and often highlight talented makers around the San Joaquin Valley. www.ampersandicecream.com
Angela and Nick Marziliano
SAM’S ITALIAN DELI & MARKET
From the San Joaquin Valley and beyond, customers have come to know Sam's Italian Deli & Market as their door to Italy's finest delicacies. Handcrafted Italian sausage and sandwiches, Matriarch-Angela's fresh baked focaccia bread and lasagna, shelves stocked full of Italian specialty groceries, an incredible selection of domestic and imported wine plus a deli case laden with artisanal cheese, salumi and housemade antipasti are just some of the many favorites. www.samsitaliandeli.com
Jimmy Pardini
THE ANNEX KITCHEN
The Annex Kitchen is an Italian-inspired restaurant influenced by the seasonal offerings of farmers throughout Central California. The cuisine seeks to reflect the rustic, ingredient focused cooking of regional Italy. The menu revolves around housemade pastas, grilled meats and vegetables from a wood burning hearth and pizzas baked in a wood burning Acunto oven. www.annexkitchenfresno.com
Jessica Koslow
SQIRL
Jessica Koslow, one of Los Angeles’ most innovative chefs is best known for her award-winning SQIRL jam and the unique twist of ingredients she skillfully adds to her highly-sought after culinary creations. Unparalleled freshness, focused authenticity and an unrivaled devotion to source the most flavorful provisions are paramount to Jessica Koslow’s style of cooking. In fact, this is why Koslow prefers ENZO Organic Clementine Crush Olive Oil when she begins to express her originality. In show of shared inspiration, Vincent Ricchiuti sought out Koslow to craft both sweet and savory jam featuring fruit and vegetables from the Ricchiuti family’s orchards and garden.This dynamic collaboration yields an exceptional and delicious fruit-forward preserve. www.sqirlla.com
Elisia Otavi
RAPHIO
Elisia Otavi, owner and chocolatier for Raphio was initially inspired by her desire to develop a healthy treat for her two young sons. So with a goal to produce a less sugary alternative, Elisia delved into research revealing how a childhood favorite, chocolate could be made from pure ingredients. In particular, by eliminating additives and artificial flavoring commonly used in industrial chocolate making, Elisia is able to handcraft a wholesome indulgence for all to savor, including her two sons, Raphael and Rio. www.raphiochocolate.com
