Burkhart Bros. hosted Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes in Orange County to headline their popular “Beyond the Blueprint” seasonal chef series at their Orange County headquarters.

Burkhart Bros Construction, one of Newport Beach’s premiere luxury home builders, celebrates a successful wrap to the second quarter of 2024 by hosting Michelin-star-rated Chef Michael Collantes of Soseki. Florida in their state-of-the-art kitchen within the Burkhart Bros headquarters. The event comprised of influential guests, iconic architects, designers, and various leaders across multiple industries in Orange County, including city council members and county dignitaries.

Bryan and Mark Burkhart welcomed guests to enjoy a 7-course food and wine pairing experience curated meticulously by Chef Collantes and MW (Master of Wine) candidate Edward Manetta. The menu included spectacular wines and Sake selected by Ed from Bryan’s personal collection with a Michelin-star spangled menu. Chef Collantes prepared a one-of-a-kind experience with a custom menu boasting crispy handrolls of lobster, lime miso butter and ahi bluefin tuna flown in from Japan, beluga caviar tartare, king crab corn miso chowder, decadent ribeye black garlic jus, truffled micro greens, and more. The lavish menu prepared live was something to be celebrated!

Notable attendees included Fady Hakim, Geoff Sumich, Rona Grace, Jeffrey Maynard, Brion Jeannette, Newport Beach City Councilmen Joe Stapleton, Richard Reisman, and Alexandra Taylor. The Burkhart Chefs Series is not just caviar and dreams-it has become a coveted seasonal invite to receive, with a curated list of guests offering priceless connection to the community and bringing together the best of the best across many industries under one roof, breaking bread the Burkhart way.

About Burkhart Bros Construction:

Since 2007, Burkhart Bros Construction has focused on high-end renovations and luxury custom homes along the coast of Southern California. Both Bryan and Mark are natives of Newport Beach and USC graduates. Bryan Burkhart executed his initial career in the wine business and later developed a passion for building with his brother, Mark Burkhart- their first build being a kitchen remodel for a friend, which flourished into a full-fledged building firm. The increasing complexity and execution of numerous projects have contributed to their prestigious reputation as builders of unsurpassed integrity and cutting-edge technology. The Burkhart Brothers have cultivated strong relationships with preeminent community tastemakers, premiere architects, designers, developers, and artisans. Burkhart homes have been featured in numerous Home Tours [CDM Home Tour and Newport Harbor Home Tour] showcasing their work alongside iconic architects such as Anders-Lasater, Mark Teale, Geoff Sumich, Brion Jeanette, Horst, Brandon Architects, etc. From national recognition like Wall Street Journal and the currently featured builders on HGTV’s FLIP OFF to more personal coverage of their local family-owned Newport Beach-rooted business in Newport Beach Living Magazine, their accolades are expansive. Since Bryan and Mark Burkhart began their company in 2008, they have made it part of their mission to give back to organizations and involve themselves deeply in the community of Newport Beach. The Burkhart team actively dedicates time and sponsorships to the Newport Beach Baseball Association, CDM Home Tour, Dance for Iran, Newport Harbor Home Tour, CDM PTA, and Tilly's Life Center. CFO Mark Burkhart has dedicated 10+ years to the Board of Tilly's Life Center Organization, and Burkhart Bros annually sponsors the Stars + Stripes Tournament in Cabo San Lucas. Learn more and view their home build portfolio online at www.burkhartbros.com.

About Chef Collantes:

Chef Michael Collantes is a Michelin star chef with multiple concepts who flew in from Florida to entertain our influential in OC. Chef earned his 1st Michelin star in 2022, a year after launching Soseki Modern Omakase in Orlando, FL. Soseki utilizes the best fish from around the world while exploring Central Florida's fantastic bounty. Chef Collantes is also the chef-owner of Orlando’s 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand’s Sushi Saint, a temaki and sushi omakase lounge. As well as Perla’s Pizza, a cocktail pizza bar, Sushi Saint NYC, and Bar Kada sake bar. Learn more, www.sosekifl.com