The latest opportunity for longtime chef Pam Schwartz came about by “happenstance” in Solana Beach.
Schwartz, a Florida native who first came to San Diego years ago as the San Diego Marriott Del Mar’s Arterra Restaurant and Lounge training manager, had been enlisted by an investor as a consultant for a restaurant idea that turned into Ranch 45 on Via de la Valle.
“I did some consulting work and he said ‘Hey, do you want to open the restaurant?’ Nobody’s going to say no to that,” said Schwartz, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who has been in the restaurant industry for about 30 years after telling her parents at age 13 that she wanted to be a chef.
Casa de Amparo to raise funds at virtual 24th Meet the Chefs event for youth in foster care
March 6, 2021 3:28 PM PT
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Casa de Amparo will host its first-ever virtual 24th Annual Meet the Chefs event on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Historically, this exquisite culinary experience treats over 300 guests to sample signature dishes from over a dozen premier restaurants and chefs in San Diego, complemented by an extensive selection of wines and champagne. This year will look slightly different but the experience will still lend an enjoyable afternoon of gourmet appetizers, premium wine, desserts and more. The popular event annually raises over $125,000, which directly benefits Casa de Amparo’s programs that service foster youth in San Diego County.