Michelin-starred chef Dani García brings his much-celebrated Spanish flair to Los Angeles with Casa Dani, a Century City newcomer that captures Andalusian warmth through modern, Mediterranean design and bold, flavor-driven dishes that are simultaneously innovative and Instagram-ready.
On October 14, guests at S Bar Las Vegas enjoyed glamorous Remy Cointreau cocktails under celebratory strobe lights. House Of Leaves and Esther Anaya gave lively performances. In an intimate lounge, Guillaume Vallet treated key-holding guests to a Louis XIII cognac tasting. This grand celebration celebrated S Bar Las Vegas’s new partnership with In the Moment.
Located in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, sbe became a leading hospitality group. Founder Sam Nazarian partnered with ITM, a nightlife management group. Together, the entrepreneurs created S Bar Las Vegas as its signature craft mixology brand. The new S Bar proved an inviting performance lineup with House of Leaves. The exciting partnership becomes the first of many joint projects.
The introduction party attracted high-profile guests, like actor/director Peter Facinelli, actor Ross McCall, and actress Rachel McCord. NFL player Shawne Merriman and MMA fighters Cody Garbarandt and Jakes Shields attended. Models Sabrina Calvo, Nikki Trinidad, and Ria Santos had a great time. ITM Founding Partners Jason Craig and Michael Fuller celebrated the partnership.
Late-night psychedelic art performance troupe House of Leaves impressed the audience with beats. Fans know the troupe for their elaborate costumes, world-class DJs, and high-energy performances. Elite Magician Rodney Reyes wooed attendees with impressive magic tricks. DJ/violinist Esther Anaya closed out the night with an impressive talent showcase.
S Bar Las Vegas and ITM plan to debut their collaborative performance series “Late Affair.” Guests will experience the line-up during an October Tasteful Seduction weekend. The sophisticated program will once again feature House of Leaves and high-end treats.
Last month New York City Wine & Food Festival had a big reason to celebrate thanks to Casa Dani.
New York City is back and better than ever.
Unveiling a culinary concept that’s been in the works since 2019 is finally here and ready for New Yorkers to eat right up.
Preheat that oven ladies and gentlemen, because we have some recipes that you are not going to want to miss.
Sbe hosted the 4th annual Taste of sbe virtually this December and oh, was it a treat! The annual culinary event featured star chefs Dani Garcia, Masaharu Morimoto, Dario Cecchini, and Jose Icardi. Each chef was paired up with a celebrity guest for an interactive at-home culinary experience.
Attendees could purchase tickets to attend the 4 evenings of virtual cooking sessions, starting at $50 for all 4 sessions, and the proceeds helped restaurants and chefs struggling financially due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Each chef shared exclusive recipes to one of their signature dishes, and attendees were able to recreate the dishes in the comfort of their own homes (and probably pajamas.)
Celebrity guests included Nick Jonas, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Giuliana Rancic and Dutch designer Marcel Wanders.
We had the opportunity to speak with three (!!!) Michelin Star awarded chef, Dani Garcia, who was paired with Nick Jonas. Are we Jealous he got to cook with Nick? Yes, yes we are.
Check out the full interview with Chef Dani Garcia below.
The Knockturnal: What are you most looking forward to about the Taste of sbe?
Chef Dani Garcia: To be able to share our passion for food as well as our Mediterranean influence partnering with this great brand that is sbe and the celebrities they have partnered with. I hope one day we can also do a chef collaboration between all chefs that sbe has partnerships with. This is a crucial time and we are so thrilled to be able to highlight the cuisine of our restaurants through this virtual event.
The Knockturnal: Is there any particular celebrity you look forward to working with?
Chef Dani Garcia: If I had to choose I would say Nick Jonas, very talented artist and hardworking individual, and of course we are paired together. We had a blast working together on this.
The Knockturnal: What is your favorite dish that you will be making? Can you please explain the dish?
Chef Dani Garcia: Whole marinated Sea Bass. This dish highlights my roots from Malaga while also introducing the influences of my travels. Fish is placed in an ¨adobo¨ or marinated with a base of acidity and paprika for at least 24 hours, then is fried and placed over its own fried bones. Something I remember seeing for the first time in one of my travels in Asia. Very flavourful dish.
The Knockturnal: When did you begin cooking? What was the “aha” moment when you realized you wanted to become a chef?
Chef Dani Garcia: I´ve always enjoyed cooking, I remember being a young kid and seeing my mother and grandmother cook, but the moment that I truly decided to focus on it as a profession was at 16 years old. I began by studying in cooking school.
The Knockturnal: Which chef is your biggest inspiration?
Chef Dani Garcia: I have three main inspirations: Ferran Adria, Nobu and Robuchon. These are three chefs that are always looking to break barriers in their own way.
The Knockturnal: What advice do you have for someone that wants to become a chef?
Chef Dani Garcia: To follow their dreams, always. It is a very hard profession and there will always be moments and situations they will have to conquer. There are always naysayers and people with opinions, but the dream is always the most important part to conquer all.
Did you miss the event and the chance to see Nick Jonas in the kitchen? Don’t worry! Sbe will be streaming the virtual event for 30 days. So go grab your apron and get ready to check out the event here.
John Legend has received the ultimate achievement having been the youngest recipient of an EGOT and now he adds to his legendary resume with the introduction of his sparkling rosé wine from the LVE, Legend Vineyard Exclusive Collection.
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The night started off exactly how it should’ve; with friends and good tunes. As we laughed and enjoyed the perfect 72 degree weather of our beautiful Los Angeles backyard, we started to get hungry. I thought what a perfect time to head to sbe’s third annual culinary showcase at the iconic Mondrian hotel located at the heart of the Sunset Strip.
Award winning and internationally known Japanese restaurant, Sbe’s Katsuya has launched a new cocktail menu created by world renowned mixologist and newly appointed Director of Beverage Program and Development, Gui Jaroschy.