Dani García is a Spanish chef with an international profile and a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts. He is known for his innovative approach to popularizing Andalusian cuisine around the world, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques. A Michelin-recognized culinary talent, García earned international acclaim with his three-star Marbella restaurant, Dani García Restaurante, before shifting his focus to more accessible dining concepts worldwide. His restaurant ventures now grace a variety of major cities, including Casa Dani in New York, a Mediterranean-inspired space that introduces American diners to Andalusian flavors with a sophisticated yet welcoming touch.
David Barzelay, chef and founder of San Francisco’s Lazy Bear, shares his banana bread recipe, adapted from chef Kim Conroy’s. Very ripe bananas, banana schnapps or rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavor the batter, while turbinado sugar finishes the top.