LAXLA Adolfo Garcia, jr.

Join us for a culinary series as Rustic Canyon welcomes standout New Orleans chefs to cook alongside Chef Elijah Deleon. Curated by our General Manager Lorenzo—who has deep ties to both New Orleans and Santa Monica—the series celebrates the shared spirit of hospitality, community, and tradition between the two cities.

It’s a true homecoming—full of flavor, memory, and connection.

Chef Adolfo Garcia, Jr. is the Chef & Owner of Chi Chis. A New Orleans native and CIA grad, he’s cooked at acclaimed spots like The NoMad, Momofuku Ko, and Frenchie. His food draws from his Dominican, Panamanian, and Creole roots.