Chefs Nathan Coulon and Christopher Idso on San Diego Gourmet

Our wonderful guests this week on San Diego Gourmet were Nathan Coulon, executive chef of Quarter Kitchen, and Christopher Idso, executive chef at Pacifica Del Mar and the Chef's Chair for this year's Taste of the Nation San Diego event. We had a great conversation with both chefs, getting an in-depth look at their restaurants and their unique cooking styles. And, we talked about Taste of the Nation, which takes place this Sunday in Balboa Park from 3 to 6 p.m. More than 20 fabulous restaurants are participating in this annual event that raises money to end childhood hunger in America. The local charities that will benefit from this year's event include the San Diego Hunger Coalition, Los Ninos, California Association of Food Banks and California Food Policy Advocates.

Tickets for Taste of the Nation San Diego are $75 for general admission but you can get a discount by buying them online at tasteofthenation.org and using the code on the page.

In the meantime, enjoy the show!

Cafe Chloe's Katie Grebow on San Diego Gourmet

Executive chef Katie Grebow joined Robert Whitley, Maureen Clancy and me this morning on San Diego Gourmet. Cafe Chloe, a French-style wine bistro located downtown on 9th Ave. at G St.,  is one of those rare restaurants that is not only fabulously good, but consistently good. We chatted about how she honed her cooking skills, her participation in the upcoming June Cooks Confab, the restaurant's emphasis on sustainability and her passion for cheese. And, we touched on her soux chef's spring obsession with offal appetizers. Listen to our conversation at signonradio.com or below:

Gold Medallion Awards to be Held April 21st

This Tuesday, April 21st, San Diego's restaurant and hospitality community will celebrate the 25th Annual Gold Medallion Awards at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Not only will we learn who wins Restauranteur of the Year, Chef of the Year, Associate Member of the Year and the President's Award, but past and present honorees will be feted. I'm tickled that I'll be there with the good folks at Specialty Produce.

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