San Diego Magazine: Meet Tara Monsod, Animae’s New Executive Chef
Executive Chef, Tara Monsod was invited on San Diego Magazine’s Happy Half Hour podcast, hosted by renowned food writer, Troy Johnson, David Martin, and Marie Tutko. The Happy Half Hour podcast covers all of the latest food news, restaurant reviews, and places to eat in San Diego.
In this episode of the podcast, Tara opens up about her journey to ANIMAE, her passion for cooking, and the growing Filipino food scene in San Diego. Previously, she worked at Herringbone, Tender Greens, and Juniper and Ivy, and this is her first executive chef position.
Tara’s Filipino American heritage and flavors she grew up eating is reflected in the new menu at ANIMAE. You’ll find dishes like lumpia, scallop crudo with calamansi (Filipino lime) and short rib kare kare, made with peanut oil and bagoong (shrimp paste) on the menu.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about ANIMAE’s new executive chef and tune in weekly to San Diego Magazine’s Happy Half Hour to stay up-to-date on the latest food news. And whether you are looking for the best Wagyu beef in downtown San Diego or just wanted to try some bright-eclectic-fun dining, ANIMAE offers a dynamic feast for your senses.