Resilience has defined Amar Santana’s journey—from immigrant teenager to nationally recognized restaurateur. The co-founder of Vaca and Broadway by Amar Santana is one of OC’s best-known chefs. He recently opened a second Vaca in downtown Los Angeles.
The Business Journal has named him 2026 Chef of the Year. Read the April 6 issue for more on Santana.
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