Discover L’ANIMA, Palma’s newest culinary gem. The restaurant brings a fresh take on tapas and Mediterranean flavors in a vibrant setting.

For the second year in a row, the executive chef of Animae in San Diego has made it to the final round of the James Beard Foundation’s awards competition.

Tara Monsod of Animae, 969 Pacific Highway, is one of five people nominated for the title of Best Chef: California. Also nominated were: Other Southern California nominees include Gusto Bread in Long ...