Culinary enthusiasts can raise a glass to California coastal cuisine, with gourmet flair, at Terranea Resort, in this edition of Weekend Wonders.
Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, Mar’sel chef du cusine Charles Olalia talks about Terranea’s signature restaurant that reflects a modern twist on California cuisine.
As inventive as its name suggests — Spanish for “sea” and French for “salt” — Chef de Cuisine Charles Olaliaspotlights local ingredients alongside herbs and produce grown on property in the chef’s garden.
Olalia has transformed the restaurants’ menu, preparing eclectic dishes using California cuisine infused with his Filipino heritage.
The dynamic selections are seafood and produce-driven and encompass the chef’s global culinary expertise.
Olalia draws inspiration from his family and enjoys bringing people together and creating special moments for guests and the community through his cuisine.
In addition to his time spent in the kitchen, Olalia is dedicated to supporting and serving the philanthropic and culinary community.
He donates his time to Midnight Mission as well as numerous other charitable food and wine events throughout Southern California. Olalia is a graduate of the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management.
