Dave Beran began his culinary career in Chicago at MK, followed by a position at Tru, and then joining the team at Alinea. He was promoted to Chef de Cuisine before assuming the opening Executive Chef position at NEXT in 2011. In 2017, he moved to Los Angeles to open his first restaurant, Dialogue, an 18-seat open kitchen restaurant that tells a story through a seasonally changing tasting menu. Dialogue was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by GQ magazine and, in 2019, Dialogue received One Michelin Star and Five Stars from Forbes Travel Guide, the only U.S. restaurant to be added to the 2019 Five Star list. Additionally, Beran has received the James Beard Award for Best Chef Great Lakes and was named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2014.

His current restaurant, Pasjoli, is an elevated French bistro concept. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cuisine and inspired by the Parisian markets, Pasjoli reflects Beran’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare. 

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