James Boyce, executive chef at Studio, the signature restaurant at the Montage Laguna Beach, has honed professional friendships as well as culinary skills in his impressive 20-year culinary career. Working side by side in high-powered kitchens can build lasting camaraderie, and many of Boyce's bonds were formed stove-side at the country's most prestigious restaurants, including Le Cirque (New York), Mary Elaine's (The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz.) and Palace Court (Las Vegas). Read More...