Craig Connole -- the Executive Chef at La Casa del Camino Hotel's K'ya
Restaurant & Bar in Laguna Beach -- has amassed a host of accolades in
recognition of his back-of-the-house culinary experience. But awards
are hardly Connole's main concern. From his first professionally
prepared dish--an orange-shoyu caramelized salmon--to his downright
decadent everyday fare at K'ya, for Connole, it's always been about the
cuisine.
His philosophy is simple: let the food speak for itself,
combining high-quality ingredients in new ways to create exciting,
visually appealing entrées.