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DINE LIKE A STAR AT CELEBRITY OWNED RESTAURANTS California, the home to Hollywood stars, where Chefs were also elevated to celebrity status and visitors can dine at these top tables run by the biggest names in the culinary world
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alifornia is the home to Hollywood stars so it’s no surprise that when chefs were elevated to celebrity status, that the state would draw the best of them. Throughout the Golden State, visitors can dine like a star at these top tables run by the biggest names in the culinary world. San Francisco Bay Area Reality Rules: As seen on TV is the way to describe Oakland’s growing food scene. Chef Jen Biesty, a Chopped champ and Top Chef contestant serves modern tapas at Shakewell. Elevated BBQ rules the roost at Chopped winner Chef Rashad Armstead’s pop-up Crave BBQ, while Top Chef contestant Tu David brings Banh Mis with a twist to his pop-up BanhMi-Ni. Chef Tanya Holland from Top Chef serves up Southern classics at Brown Sugar Kitchen. Chef Michael Mina: 2020 marks Chef Michael Mina’s first foray into wine country with the opening of his Wit & Wisdom Tavern at the Lodge at Sonoma. The modern American eatery will focus on wood grilled meats and seafood. Iron Chef Morimoto: Fans of the classic Iron Chef show can taste Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s genius at Morimoto Napa. The stylishly contemporary restaurant is a perfect backdrop for the exquisite sushi dishes coming out of the kitchen. Francis Ford Coppola Winery: You can bet both his Nonna and his travels influ-
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