In Photos: The People Shaping San Diego’s Food Scene
by Cole Novak
On April 21, 2015, we gathered some of the top names in the food and drink industry in San Diego for one epic photo shoot. During the afternoon, local photographer Matt Furman capture portraits of many of the top chefs, drinkmakers, and restaurateurs shaping San Diego’s food scene. Click on each image below to browse the gallery.
JoJo Ruiz, Tim Kolanko, Lara Worm, Kelli Crosson, Nick Balsamo, Matthew Lyons, Cesarina Mezzoni and Niccolò AngiusAnne-Marie CoulonAnne-Marie CoulonBrandon ZanavichWilliam EickDavin and Jessica WaiteAlicia Perry, Richard Blais, Charleen Sandoval, Ted Smith and Anthony Schmidt Suzanna BeltzJohnny RiveraRyan Thorsen, Tara Monsod, JoJo Ruiz, Michael Esposito, Brian Redzikowski and Bob HarringtonTara Monsod, Kevin Alvarado, Lani Gobaleza, Amy Truong, Makoto Chino, Travis Swikard and Eric Bost Richard BlaisJoJo RuizBilly and Suzanna BeltzDave LivelyChristian SiglinAlicia Perry , Richard Blais, Charleen Sandoval, Ted Smith and Anthony SchmidtJohnny Rivera, Michael Soriano, Claudette Zepeda and Anne-Marie CoulonAlicia Perry, Anthony Schmidt, Charleen Sandoval and Ted SmithMario Cassineri, Randy Smerik, Anchi Mei and Brendan HuffmanFlor FrancoSan Diego Magazine StaffEric BostChelsea ColemanAlicia Perry – CH Projects, Richard Blais, Charleen Sandoval, Ted Smith and Anthony SchmidtNick Balsamo, Matthew Lyons and Eric JohnsonTanner SaraspeSan Diego Magazine StaffPeter Halmay Billy BeltzAndrew and Larah BachelierBrijet Myers, Meghan Koll, Wally Sadat, Steven Torres and Gan SuebsarakhamRichard BlaisMike ReidyChelsea Coleman, Brijet Myers, Tanner Saraspe, Suzanna Beltz and Lara WormMeghan KollNick BalsamoMichael Esposito and Ryan Thorsen Anchi MeiKevin Alvarado, Kate Garrett and Guillaume RyonSienna Walters and Tara MonsodAnanda BareñoKelli CrossonTy ThompsonClaudette ZepedaNick Balsamo, Lara Worm, Drew Deckman, Larah Bachelier and Andrew BachelierDavid SpatforeChelsea ColemanQuinnton AustinBertrand Hug Roberto AlcocerNick BalsamoQuinnton AustinTravis SwikardCarmen Velasco-FavelaKate GarrettNoel Stehly, Flor Franco, Peter Halmay, Suzanna and Billy Beltz, Ian Ward and Ryan JohnstonPhillip EstebanAlicia Perry, Anthony Schmidt, Charleen Sandoval and Ted SmithAlicia Perry, Richard Blais, Charleen Sandoval, Ted Smith and Anthony SchmidtDaiki Endo, Tim Kolanko, Trey Foshee, Guillaume Ryon, Lani Gobaleza and Amy TruongSam the Cooking GuyDave Lively, Quinnton Austin, Nick Balsamo, Lara Worm, Drew Deckman, Larah Bachelier and Andrew BachelierIan WardMakoto ChinoTim KolankoAlicia Perry, Anthony Schmidt , Charleen Sandoval and Ted Smith Accursio Lota, Ty and Carene Thompson, Tanner Saraspe, Crystal White, Mike Reidy, Chris Puffer, Carmen Velasco-Favela and Sam the Cooking GuyJennifer Gilmore, Kory Stetina, Sienna Walters, Alex Carballo, Tara Monsod and Roberto AlcocerAccursio LotaSienna Walters and Tara Monsod Amy TruongRyan JohnstonLara Worm, Matthew Lyons and Troy JohnsonBrad Wise, David Sim, Aaron and Roddy Browning and David SpataforeBrad Wise Michael SorianoAccursio LotaDave LivelyWally SadatCrystal WhiteTy and Carene ThompsonBeau du BoisKory StetinaQuinnton Austin and Nick BalsamoRandy SmerikAlex CarballoJohnny Rivera Accursio Lota, Ty and Carene Thompson, Tanner Saraspe, Crystal White, Mike Reidy, Chris Puffer, Carmen Velasco-Favela and Sam the Cooking GuyKimberly and Torrey Lee Chris PufferAndrew BachelierBrijet MyersDave Livel, Quinnton Austin, Nick Balsamo and Lara WormCharles KaufmanRichard BlaisRandy Smerik and Anchi MeiAlicia Perry, Richard Blais, Charleen Sandoval, Ted Smith and Anthony SchmidtAaron and Roddy BrowningGan SuebsarakhamSteven TorresLara WormDrew DeckmanDave Lively Accursio Lota, Ty and Carene Thompson, Tanner Saraspe, Crystal White, Mike Reidy, Chris Puffer, Carmen Velasco-Favela and Sam the Cooking GuyTara Monsod, Kevin Alvarado, Lani Gobaleza, Amy Truong, Makoto Chino, Travis Swikard and Eric Bost