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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 11 MIN

Darkroom & Chrysalis, Santa Ana, with Chefs Zach Scherer and Drew Adams Part 1

from SoCal Restaurant Show

“At Darkroom in Santa Ana, our goal is not just to give diners a wonderful experience — it is to change their understanding of Californian food and local farm communities.” Owners / Chefs Zach Scherer and Drew Adams.“We are using the unique and world class produce of Southern California.”“We are leveraging the techniques from cuisines around the world.”“We are changing the menu weekly so that guests will always have something new to enjoy.”A 5-course experience in a separate, private room at Darkroom is Chrysalis tasting room celebrating California with big flavors and fun techniques. The meal is prepared a la minute by the chefs in front of the guests. Two styles of wine pairings are available as options in addition to a curated zero alcohol pairing.Chefs Zach and Drew are going to be part of the future, ambitious, Katella Commons Market Hall opening at OC Vibe later next year. It’s a pizza concept and an international fried chicken sandwich shop.Chefs Zach Scherer and Drew Adams take a respite from their busy kitchen to join us in-studio.

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