Chef Gonzalez Expands in Bakersfield | Bakersfield News

Chef Lino Gonzalez is set to shake up Bakersfield with two explosive new openings: Taps & Tapas soft-launches downtown next week, followed by the grand reveal of The Phoenix at Sundale the week after. His first foray into that neighborhood brings fresh energy to a city that’s evolved dramatically over three decades. Mayor Karen Goh praised the developments at the State of the City luncheon, underscoring a culinary renaissance on the horizon. What began as a mystery for The Phoenix is now a beacon of passion and reinvention — a bold step forward for Chef Gonzalez’s expanding empire and Bakersfield’s ever-growing food scene. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e98de5de312f2546