When a chef goes off to open their own concept, it's a risk. Those that succeed are in it for the long haul. Some are even crazy enough to go through the process a second time. In the case of Amar Santana, he is revving to go.
Previously based out of Charlie Palmer's inside Bloomingdale's, chef returns to Costa Mesa with a cuisine as fierce as his Broadway smash in Laguna Beach. According to Santana, Vaca will be “inspired traditional Spanish.” His new space will be across Bristol, inside Park Towers.
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For business partners Ahmed Labbate and Chef Amar, their goal is to launch next summer. Its meat-driven menu will feature grass-fed Argentinian beef, as well as genuine Kobe. Outdoor patio seating will allow the 2,750 square foot space to be maximized. Great things can occur over a period of time. Just observe chef's recent transformation .
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A contributing writer for OC Weekly, Anne Marie freelances for multiple online and print publications, and guest judges for culinary competitions. A Bay Area transplant, she graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Find her on Instagram as brekkiefan.