California Questionnaire: Jet Tila
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From low-key lunch spots to Michelin-starred dining rooms, top restaurants run by celebrity chefs dot the Golden State. And even if you don’t know these culinary stars from the TV shows and appearances that have helped make them famous, you can still taste the delicious results of their unique cooking styles.
Featured Celebrity Chefs
California Questionnaire: Alice Waters
The legendary chef and food pioneer sheds light on her home-state favorites and her mission to change how we eat
Where to Find California’s Celebrity Chefs
Taste award-winning dishes from some of the biggest names in the culinary world at these buzzy restaurants across the Golden State
California Questionnaire: William Bradley
The chef behind San Diego’s two-Michelin-star Addison shares his favorite ways to explore his home state
California Questionnaire: Ayesha Curry
San Francisco chef and NBA wife Ayesha Curry shares her California favorites
Curtis Stone, Hiking with Kids, SoCal Taco Tour
Discover the hidden gems of Sonoma and Mendocino wine country with a celebrated chef—plus family hikes and tasty tacos
California Questionnaire: Claudette Zepeda
The San Diego native and chef shares her Southern California favorites, from beaches to pastries
California Questionnaire: David Kinch
The renowned chef/proprietor of Manresa cherishes the Golden State’s bounty and beauty
3 Culinary Insiders Dish on the California Scene
Tanya Holland, Claudette Zepeda, and tour operator Lauren Herpich discuss the Golden State’s delicious diversity
California Questionnaire: Tyler Florence
Chef, TV host, oenophile, motorcycle enthusiast—Tyler Florence truly is living the dream
Tyler Florence’s Favorite Road Trips
Chef Tyler Florence shares his top picks for the best drives and views in California
California Questionnaire: Curtis Stone
The Australia native has planted his roots in Los Angeles, where he runs two acclaimed restaurants and lives the California dream
Culinary Road Trip: San Francisco to Wine Country
Take these suggestions from celebrity chef Chris Cosentino to design your own foodie itinerary
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California Questionnaire: Alice Waters
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California Questionnaire: Brian Huskey
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California Questionnaire: Claudette Zepeda
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Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
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How to Hack Los Angeles
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Culinary Greatest Hits
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California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
34min
Three Michelin Restaurants in California
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Big Sur, Waterfalls, Oakland
23min
California's Delicious Diversity
44min
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min