Crudo e Nudo Is Serving Up Fresh, Sustainable Fish—and an Exciting New Business Model

Former Michael’s chef Brian Bornemann and girlfriend Leena Culhane serve up their faves at the new Santa Monica raw bar and seafood market
Hailey Eber • Los Angeles Magazine • April 6, 2021
Before the pandemic, Brian Bornemann, 31, was a young chef on the rise. In 2019, he took the position of executive chef at Michael’s Santa Monica, bringing fresh ideas and new relevance to the Westside institution. But Bornemann has no plans to go...
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