Despite acting as the backdrop for the 2025 Michelin Guide California reveal on Wednesday, the capital region’s fine restaurants did not receive any new stars. Still, chefs did not leave empty-handed.
Chris Barnum-Dann set a goal in culinary school 13 years ago: Become a Michelin-starred chef by the time he turned 40. Barnum-Dann turned 40 in August. His restaurant, Localis, earned that star last ...