How Master Chef Val Cantu Runs a Two-Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant — Mise En Place

At two-Michelin-starred Californios in San Francisco, chef and owner Val Cantu aims to honor and preserve the ingredients and cooking techniques of Mexico. He and his team of star chefs develop their own creative takes on traditional flavors with dishes like squab arabe tacos, puffed black masa topped with sea urchin, grilled banana in savory dulce de leche sauce served with a dollop of caviar, and more. Credits: Producer/Director: Daniel Geneen Camera: Connor Reid, McGraw Wolfman Editor: Lucy Morales Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù Audience Development Manager: Terri Ciccone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more episodes of Mise En Place, click here: Eater is the go-to resource for food and restaurant obsessives with hundreds of episodes and new series, featuring exclusive access to dining around the world, rich culture,