Food and Wine Festival

Chef de Cuisine, Fabio Ugoletti, was born in Parma, Italy, and has a deep appreciation for fresh, seasonal cuisine. Chef Fabio creates elevated tasting menus that delight the senses within Terranea's award-winning restaurant, Mar'sel.

Chef de Cuisine Jason Benavente brings bold Asian flavors and his Japanese heritage to bashi through elevated, innovative cuisine. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific in Oahu, he is known for his creative approach to sushi and his leadership in shaping Bashi's vibrant dining experience.

Chef de Cuisine, Chef Juan Nunez, a pillar of Nelson's for nearly 10 years, began as a line cook under Chef Andrew Vaughan. He's instrumental in the successful Summer Concert Series, uniting top local bands with flavorful cuisine.

Chef de Cuisine Robert Montes brings a passion for coastal cuisine and warm hospitality to Catalina Kitchen. His approachable dishes, refined technique, and attention to detail create memorable dining experiences from breakfast through dinner.