Jan 7, 2026
In this episode of On The Pass, with José Luis Hinostroza, the chef behind ARCA, a jungle-rooted restaurant shaped by fire, place, and pre-colonial Mesoamerican tradition.
José Luis’ journey spans some of the world’s most influential kitchens — Alinea, El Celler de Can Roca, and Noma — where he later joined...
Dec 10, 2025
Chef Travis Swikard has become one of the most influential voices shaping the future of West Coast dining. After years cooking at the highest levels in New York, Travis returned home to San Diego to create Callie, a restaurant that has redefined Southern California cuisine and captured national attention. Now, he’s...
Nov 26, 2025
What does it take to build a bakery that becomes the
soul of a neighborhood?
In this episode of On The
Pass, host Gabriel
Ornelas sits down with Or Amsalam, chef and co-founder of
Lodge Bread Co.,
one of Los Angeles’ most influential and beloved artisan
bakeries.
For nearly a decade, Lodge Bread Co. has been more than...
Nov 12, 2025
In this special in-depth conversation, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Eduard Xatruch, one of the three creative forces behind Disfrutar — the #1 restaurant in the world (World’s 50 Best 2024) and a three-Michelin-stardestination redefining modern gastronomy.
From the legacy of El Bulli to the philosophy of...
Oct 20, 2025
A New Course is a special three-part video series presented by On The Pass, in partnership with S.Pellegrino and the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy — a celebration of mentorship, creativity, and the future of gastronomy. Featuring culinary icons like Nancy Silverton, Aisha Ibrahim, and Brad Kilgore, alongside...