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Studio Welcomes Benjamin Martinek as Chef De Cuisine
09.13.18
Montage Laguna Beach just promoted Benjamin Martinek to chef de cuisine of Studio, its highly recognized bluffside signature restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With over 10 years of hospitality industry experience at award-winning restaurants, resorts and hotels, Martinek will oversee all culinary operations for Studio, utilizing the working garden adjacent to the restaurant.
Over the last seven years, Martinek has served on Montage Laguna Beach’s culinary team, first as a cook at fine dining Studio, as an executive sous chef at all-day, casual The Loft, and then as sous chef at Studio. His dedication to the hospitality and service that is a trademark of Montage Laguna Beach was recognized in 2013 when he was named Montage Laguna Beach employee of the year.
Previously, Martinek worked as chef de partie at Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and at Cortez and Jardinière, both in San Francisco. He holds an associate degree in occupational studies in culinary arts from California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu, San Francisco
30801 S Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
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Pumpkin and Spice Drinks at It’s A Grind Coffee House
09.13.18
It’s A Grind Coffee House in Mission Viejo just released its fall lineup of seasonal beverages, a new Cinnamon Spice Cake, fan-favorite Pumpkin Spice lattes and ice blended. Also, back by popular demand is the brand’s Pumpkin Spice flavored whole beans featuring a creamy pumpkin pie flavor perfectly accented with cinnamon and nutmeg, ideal for guests who wish to brew this aromatic seasonal roast in the comfort of their own homes.
It’s A Grind sources 100 percent of its coffees directly from exotic locations across the globe, with every bean roasted in its Southern California headquarters which includes a test kitchen for ongoing R&D and a full roasting and processing facility managed by the company’s fulltime master roaster.
Available through November 4, the Cinnamon Spice Cake and Pumpkin Spice offerings will be featured on It’s A Grind’s menu alongside fan-favorite espresso beverages, iced blended coffee creations, and freshly made breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
25522 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo. 949.768.2633.
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