
@thesouthbayclub’s Puts the Spotlight on the Women Behind Some of Our Favorite Local Restaurants and Venues
Soffi’s spotlight.
- CategoryEat & Drink, People
- Chef Katya byChristina Stoever
- Photos by@StaceyDavisPhoto

Sommelier Julia Blyum, Blüm Vinoteca
Julia created Blüm Vinoteca as the kind of neighborhood wine bar you want to linger in, pairing great bottles with thoughtful food and an inviting sense of community.
150 Pacific Coast Highway in El Segundo

Chef Katya Shastova, Vin Folk
Chef Katya brings an impressive fine dining background to Vin Folk, where her cooking is creative, seasonal and full of unexpected global influences.
1501 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach

Chef Cynthia Hetlinger, RYLA
Chef Cynthia brings her Taiwanese heritage and years of fine dining experience to RYLA, creating food that is sophisticated, inventive and deeply personal.
1220 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach

Chef Alice Mai, AttaGirl
Chef Alice puts her own spin on Mediterranean cooking, bringing serious culinary talent and a whole lot of personality to the Hermosa Beach dining scene.
1238 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach

Chef Nan Yimcharoean, Kinkan Market
Chef Nan’s love for Thai and Japanese flavors comes through in beautifully crafted dishes inspired by her culinary roots.
1200 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 105, in Hermosa Beach

Chef Mook Nikkel, Jeeb Thai Eatery
Chef Mook brings Thailand’s vibrant cuisine to Jeeb Thai Eatery, with food that feels fresh, comforting and rooted in the flavors she grew up with.
215 S. Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach

Chef Sara Takahashi, Smashed Wagyu Pasta
The creative force behind Smashed Wagyu Pasta, Chef Sara built a fun Japanese-Italian mash-up around indulgent pasta and seriously good Wagyu meatballs.
314 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach
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