SBWE CHEF’S
Chef Simon Badeau
Coastal California, American & Italian Cuisines
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With over 20 years of culinary mastery, Simon Badeau crafts elevated, personalized dining experiences that bridge the gap between California’s seasonal bounty and sophisticated Italian flair.
For Simon, cooking is more than nourishment; it’s an art form designed to create lasting memories. A lifelong surfer and snowboarder, he draws his creative energy from the outdoors, translating the rugged beauty of the coast and mountains onto the plate. Whether he is orchestrating an elegant multi-course tasting menu or a relaxed sunset dinner, Simon’s cooking reflects a deep-rooted passion for quality, authenticity, and the effortless California lifestyle.
He thrives on collaboration, eschewing rigid menus to build bespoke culinary journeys tailored to his clients’ tastes - always finished with his signature coastal touch.
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Miguel Torres Flores
Mexican, California Ranch,
Mediterranean, Italian.
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With two decades of experience, Chef Miguel Torres has left an indelible mark on the gastronomic and wine scene. Specializing in Mexican, California Ranch, Mediterranean cuisine & Italian, Chef Torres has restaurants in both Mexico and San Diego where he seamlessly blends flavors, creating dishes that tantalize the tastebuds. His culinary prowess is complemented by a profound passion and understanding of wine, acquired through extensive travels and uncorking legendary bottles. With “vino vibes” as his motto, he attaches wine to everything he does. Chef Miguel Torres stands as a testament to the fusion of expertise, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of culinary excellence.
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Chef Melissa Scrymgeour
Southern California Farm to Table. Italian. Southern Asian.
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Chef Melissa hails from Louisiana, where cooking isn't just a skill, it's a form of love. Raised in the kitchens of her mother, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, she learned early on the art of creating dishes that warm the soul. Chef Melissa curates a menu that celebrates the local, seasonal, and delicious flavors of the Santa Ynez Valley, with a Southern flare.