Executive Chef Leo Bongarra brings his extensive and impressive experience to the kitchen of Laguna Beach’s newest culinary hotspot, Tango (coming soon).

The inspiration for Tango comes from Chef Bongarra’s upbringing in Argentina. His South American approach to cooking and hospitality focuses on unique, bold flavors while creating an atmosphere in his restaurants where guests always feel welcome.

Chef Dee Nguyen, is the son of hard-working refugees who fled Vietnam when he was a young boy. His culinary journey began at the San Francisco-based California Culinary Academy where he rapidly rose to the Executive Sous Chef position at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel. He left the Ritz to open a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Break of Dawn, located in Laguna Hills.

For the past 17 years, Chef Dee's innovative mind has cooked up creative, savory, and delectable dishes in Orange County which gave him many recognitions and awards including Chef of the Year and Restaurant of the Year.

As Executive Chef and Owner of award-winning ADYA restaurant in Anaheim, and Founder of Spice Girl Sauces, Shachi Mehra has brought a new Indian experience to the

region.

Having spent her life straddling two very different cultures as an immigrant living in the States, Chef Mehra has made it her life’s work to utilize her passion for the culinary arts to spread her Indian culture throughout Southern California, and beyond.