Meet the Chefs

Danielle Kuhn

Maison Café + Market, Giana Bakery + Provisions

Kuhn has worked in the restaurant industry since she was in her teens; at 16, she was working at local establishments in Dana Point, like Cannons Seafood Grill. There, Kuhn learned the basics of management and the ins and outs of daily restaurant life. After working at other restaurants and bars around Orange County, she eventually worked her way up to a general manager position at 24. Maison is the result of over two decades of experience in the service industry. Chef Danielle Kuhn opened Maison Café + Market with the mission of creating a space that felt more like home than a restaurant.

Damian Collins Stillwater Spirits and Sounds, Sunsets Capo Beach

As owner of several restaurants and bars, Damian Collins brings a unique understanding of the hospitality business to StillWater Spirits and Sounds and Sunsets Capo Beach. A successful commercial developer and property manager, Damian used his expertise in building design and remodeling to create spaces that are warm and inviting. Damian believes it’s important to create a space that has the latest technology, high-quality materials and classy accents, yet remains a place to gather with friends, enjoy good food and listen to live music. Damian’s support of the community is more than a mere catchphrase – it’s something he has incorporated into the company’s work ethic and culture. By working with local suppliers for the restaurants’ produce, meats and fish, the company is not only helping the local economy, but ensuring customers are getting the highest quality fare. The company supports numerous charities, non-profit and community events throughout the year, including serving Thanksgiving dinner to more than 400 Marines and their families.

Paddy Glennon Superior Seafood, The Ecology Center

Chef Patrick “Paddy” Glennon is an award-winning chef with 26 years of experience in the seafood wholesale and restaurant hospitality business. Paddy’s experience in the seafood industry extends from working as a deck hand on long line cod trawlers off the Georges Bank, to heading & gutting blue fin and big eye tunas, packaging fish for sale and shipment to seafood processing facilities out of the Provincetown Seafood Co-Op, and finally to his current position as Vice President of Sales for Superior Seafood, the West Coast’s premier supplier of fresh and frozen seafood.

Don’t the activities make you want to ROAR into this event?

Gourmet Southern-style small plates build-your-owN BEVERAGE Bubbly Bar

Silent auction TO support ocean education

Classic games AND silent FIlms

Live jazz band, The Gumbo Brothers

SUGGEST SONGS FOR THE Dueling Pianos

General Admission Tickets are $250

Includes unlimited access to food and drinks from the bars, as well as 1 pass to experience each of the unique entertainment offerings. This is a 21+ only event.

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