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Mainly Mozart’s hosted the first ever Culinary Concerto Gala and it was a sold-out success. Guests experienced a Symphony of flavors when 24 internationally renowned chefs joined with 24 top wineries for an unforgettable evening of musical and culinary delight. Among those in attendance were Cristina della Coletta, David Wisotsky, Fernando Gaxiola, Natalia Kan, Stephanie Bergsma, Anita Nesser, Nancy Laturno, Gomomi Ushia, Arlene Esgate, Bob Rubenstein, Marie Raftery, Diana Lombrozo, Eli Lombrozo, Erin Combs, Howard Pearl, Jennifer Findley, and Joyce Gattas. The evening raised nearly $700k to support world-class music-making, exceptional programs for youth, and the shared experience of live music.
Capturing Culinary Harmony: A Gallery of the Culinary Concerto Gala
Alexandra Pearson and Paul MeschlerArlene Esgate and Robert ButterfieldBilly Snider and Dillon AvendBob Rubenstein and Marie Raftery 1Brigette ODonovan and Louise KellyCarl and Jennifer FindleyCathy and Gabriel PiorkoCristina della Coletta Svetlana Weil Mike Thrift and Caitlin WeilDiana and Elie LombrozoElaine Carlin and Anita NesserErin Combs Pearl Esther Nahama and Nancy LaturnoEsther Nahama and Diane RouthHoward Pearl with Barbara and Tom RoseJay Jeffcoat and Joyce GattasJuan and Esmy NunezKenneth and Leann LawsonLoren and Kay TarmoMatt and Emilee StevensMichael Bell and Reggie WhiteMicki Olin and Reid AbramsNancy Laturno and Joann ClarkPhillip Lagao Carol Tran Sandra and Martin AlbertsRandy Caamp and Susan TousiRobert Kaplan and Marina BaroffRobin Ross and David WisotskyRobin Ross and Flor FrancoRoger Lewis and Fernando GaxiolaRonai White Ramiro Gonzalez and Nacy SchuthStephanie Bergsma and Dwight HareTatiana Kisseleva David Brenner and Erika Ollmann Saphire
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.
