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MEET THE CHEF: Paul Hernandez of Aura at the Hilton Irvine/OC in Irvine, California
chef, paul hernandez, aura restaurant, hilton irvine, irvine, california, USA Contributing Writer 11/22/19 chef, paul hernandez, aura restaurant, hilton irvine, irvine, california, USA Contributing Writer 11/22/19

MEET THE CHEF: Paul Hernandez of Aura at the Hilton Irvine/OC in Irvine, California

We sat down with Executive Chef Paul Hernandez of Aura Bar & Grill at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County in Irvine, California.

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5 Reasons to Visit® Irvine, California
5 reasons to visit, irvine, california, USA Emma Robertson 11/22/19 5 reasons to visit, irvine, california, USA Emma Robertson 11/22/19

5 Reasons to Visit® Irvine, California

Nestled between Loma Ridge and the San Joaquin Hills in the heart of the OC—Irvine, California is one of the “100 Best Places to Live in America.”

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The Best List: 2025 Editor's Picks
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The Best Locally-Owned Wine Bars in Every U.S. State: Editor's Picks!
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The Best Italian Restaurants in Every U.S. State: 2025 Editor's Picks!
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Latest: Meet the Chef
Meet The Chef: Curtis Stone
Emma Robertson
Meet The Chef: Curtis Stone
Emma Robertson

We sat down with award-winning, celebrity Chef Curtis Stone, an exuberant personality known for his presence in both kitchens and on TV screens, making numerous appearances on popular shows like Ellen, TODAY, Top Chef Masters, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. In Los Angeles, California, he oversees Woodend at Maroma on the Riviera Maya, Gwen in Hollywood, and Maude in Beverly Hills, California.

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Meet The Chef: Simon Rogan
Bradley Johnson
Meet The Chef: Simon Rogan
Bradley Johnson

We sat down with Michelin-starred Simon Rogan of ION Harbour in Valletta, Malta. Simon is an award-winning British chef and restaurateur known as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-fork movement in the United Kingdom. ION Harbour by Simon Rogan is his first restaurant in the Mediterranean, where seasonality and local produce inspire an ever-changing menu. Simon's other restaurants include 3 Michelin-starred L'Enclume, 1 Michelin-starred Rogan & Co., 3 Michelin-starred Aulis Cartmel, and more.

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Bradley Johnson
Meet The Chef: Akira Back
Emma Robertson
Meet The Chef: Akira Back
Emma Robertson

We sat down with Michelin-starred Celebrity Chef Akira Back of Akira Back Tenerife at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama in the Canary Islands. Seoul native and former professional snowboarder turned Michelin-star winner — Akira Back brings his restaurant to Tenerife, serving modern Japanese cuisine inspired by a sense of adventure and boundless creativity.

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MARCUS Restaurant At Four Seasons Montréal, Québec: Meet The Chef
Bradley Johnson
MARCUS Restaurant At Four Seasons Montréal, Québec: Meet The Chef
Bradley Johnson

We sat down with Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson of MARCUS Restaurant + Terrace at Four Seasons Montréal, Québec. With a spacious third-floor terrace, this is Montreal’s premier dining spot, offering everything from power breakfasts to late-night cocktails. Experience culinary innovation and stylish ambiance at the best restaurant in Montreal, Québec.

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Meet The Chef: Richard Sandoval
Hannah Baker
Meet The Chef: Richard Sandoval
Hannah Baker

We sat down with famed chef and restauranteur, Richard Sandoval, of Richard Sandoval Hospitality, a contemporary Latin restaurant group with over sixty restaurant concepts such as MAYA NYC, La Hacienda at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Stoke & Rye at Westin Riverfront Resort, Toro Toro at Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Ciclo at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, and 60+ more.

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Nel Restaurant In Sydney, Australia: Meet The Chef
Natalie Bates, Contributing Writer
Nel Restaurant In Sydney, Australia: Meet The Chef
Natalie Bates, Contributing Writer

We sat down with Chef Nelly Robinson of nel. in Sydney, Australia. Beginning his career in the food industry at the highest echelons, Nelly apprenticed at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote Manor in the United Kingdom at the age 15, where he was trained by Chef Patron Nigel Haworth and his team including Warrick Dodds (NICO) and Mark Birchill (L’Enclume). Read all about Chef Nelly Robinson.

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