That's great, since they've opened when I'm in town our family have been going there at least 3 to 4 times a month & we've been going to both Daryas for well into 25+ years, Love the food
He used to be part owner of Darya restaurant in South coast plaza, he sold his interest there and opened the Basil Mediterranean restaurant in Costa mesa, I hope this answers your question.
I think you have to be close to the owner to know these things.
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