Widely recognized as the first winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars, Richard Blais is a successful chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he went on to train at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. Blais currently owns and operates Trail Blais, a forward-thinking culinary consulting company that has consulted on, designed, and operated popular eateries across the country. Trail Blais also advises national brands on menu creativity, ideation and employee training sessions. He is a recurring judge on Top Chef and regularly appears on several other top culinary competitions and shows, in addition to hosting his popular podcasts, Food Court and Starving for Attention.

Experience Ember & Rye in one of our two private dining rooms offering space for up to 14 guests and another space for up to 50 guests. Experience the vintage steakhouse flavors while surrounded by the 18^th green of Aviara Golf Club. Dine overlooking the Battiquitos Lagoon while soaking in California’s sunsets.