Michael Lington has performed all over the world and VIP ticket gets you the opportunity to see him up close and personal on the outside patio and a “Meet and Greet” after the performance. Chef Claud is a local of the area and has worked for many of Los Angeles’ top chefs and restaurants before opening up his own places in the city. He has been part of the Pasadena Grand Pinot Fest in years past as well.
About Chef Claud Beltran - Passion, commitment to excellence, integrity, humor and a sense of adventure - these words sum up Claud Beltran. Growing up in Los Angeles, Claud was always fascinated with food. Cooking his first meal of pancakes and eggs at age five. Working the line with Master Chef Thomas Keller, Claud gained experience with the best of the best - produce, meats and poultry, caviars and specialty products - with a menu that changed daily. His efforts were recognized as he moved from prep cook through the ranks to sous chef.
As Keller moved on, Claud later rejoined Keller as sous chef and manager at Evo (olive oil) Company and at the Beverly Hills Wine Merchant (private dinners) and catering. Celebrity chefs were being made and Keller was at the top of the list. The wine dinners gave Claud a chance to experiment and create dishes not possible in a hotel restaurant setting. When Keller moved on to another adventure, Claud was offered the position executive chef at Pasadena's premier caterer Barbara West. Barbara West founded her Pasadena restaurant Dickenson West. Claud received rave reviews for his cuisine from the Los Angeles Times and others, including a "top 50" food ranking from Zagat's. Claud moved on to various restaurants, such as Pasadena Playhouse, Warner Brothers Studios, Restaurant Halie, Madeline’s all with mentionable reviews. This enabled Claud to explore new ideas with food and wine. Claud is currently co-owner and chef at The Eatery in Pasadena.
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NINA WILLDORF - EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF ALL YOU MAGAZINE - THIS SPRING TURN YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS INTO HARD CASH
NINA WILLDORF - Executive Editor of ALL YOU since July 2012, oversees special issues, brand extensions and the ALL YOU web site. Prior to ALL YOU, Willdorf was editor-in chief of Budget Travel where she managed all content for the magazine. She has also written for Glamour, New York and other publications and is the author of Wedding Chic: The Savvy Bride’s Guide to Getting More While Spending Less and City Chic: The Modern Girl’s Guide to Living Large on Less.
Nina Willdorf was named Executive Editor of ALL YOU in July 2012. Nina is responsible for editorial development of the ALL YOU brand including overseeing special issues, brand extensions and the Web site.
Prior to joining Time Inc., Willdorf was Editor-in-Chief of Budget Travel where she managed all content for the magazine, Web Site, social media and digital products. She spearheaded the launch of Girlfriend Getaways, a spin-off magazine, and handled Budget Travel books and special projects. Under Willdorf’s leadership, the brand was named the Best Travel magazine in the 2011 Lowell Thomas Awards. Other industry accolades included several Folio Eddie and Ozzies and MIN Editorial and Design awards. Most recently, Willdorf was Contributing Editor and national media spokesperson at Travelocity.
Earlier in her career, Willdorf was Articles Editor at Travel + Leisure, where she also handled books and branded offshoots. Her experience includes editorial roles at Child and Worth. She has written for Glamour, New York and other publications.
Willdorf is the author of Wedding Chic: The Savvy Bride’s Guide to Getting More While Spending Less and City Chic: The Modern Girl’s Guide to Living Large on Less.