#culinary-leadership

#culinary-leadership

Chef Daniel DiStefano brings more than two decades of fine dining and executive experience to GLAZER HALL. A culinary veteran with deep roots in global gastronomy, DiStefano spent over a decade at Eleven Madison Park, where he helped the restaurant secure and maintain three Michelin stars and earn its place among The World's 50 Best Restaurants by San Pellegrino in 2017.

David Fricaud's appointment marks a homecoming to Los Angeles and represents a transformative moment for Oceana Santa Monica's design-forward French brasserie. With over 25 years of culinary experience across diverse kitchens worldwide, Fricaud brings an impressive pedigree that includes recognition as a Top Chef France 2010 semifinalist: a distinction that highlights his technical prowess and creative vision in the competitive culinary landscape.