San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey made an “official statement on social media” today announcing his new love.
“Introducing the Harley D aka Danielle Harley,” San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey wrote on his Instagram account, which has nearly 50,000 followers. “Many thanks to everyone for the support and kindness in this life transition – my entire family appreciates your love and support!”
In July 2021, Malarki filed for divorce from his wife Shantel Hartman Malarki, whom he lived with for two decades, whom he married in September 2002. The divorce has not yet been finalized, and a hearing in the case is scheduled for April this year. The longtime couple have three minor children. Malarka’s new lover is 18 years younger than him.
Point Loma resident Brian Malarkey got his first taste of celebrity fame when he was a Bravo’s finalist. Best Chef Season 3 while working as a chef at the now defunct Oceanaire Seafood Room in downtown San Diego. The Bend, Oregon native turned his newfound fame into his own brand of restaurants by opening Searsucker in a San Diego gas lantern in 2010. Malarkey opened and closed more than a dozen other restaurants in a short time before he and then-business partner James Brennan sold a majority stake in their Enlightened Hospitality Restaurant Group to Hakkasan Ltd. from Abu Dhabi in 2014.
Malarkey is also a regular judge on the Food Network. Guy grocery gamesappears regularly on tonight show And good morning americaand was a successful mentor on the now-defunct ABC channel. Taste a prime time cooking competition hosted by the late Anthony Bourdain. Malarkey also appeared as the chief tester on season 17 of Bravo’s. Best Chefdubbed “All Stars LA”, was recently on a Food Network program. Superchef Grudge Match a culinary competition where he lost to his longtime chef Carlos Anthony.
After a very successful resurrection of Malarchi’s empire with the launch of Herb & Wood in Little Italy in the spring of 2016, Malarchi has continued to develop his culinary empire over the years. In September 2019, Malarkey and Puffer opened a $5.5 million Animae, an upscale fusion restaurant that combines French, Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisines, located on the 15,000-square-foot ground floor of the Pacific Gate by Condominium luxury high-rise. Bosa in downtown San Diego. . In the fall of 2019, Malarkey also opened Herb & Sea in downtown Encinitas. Puffer Malarkey Holdings also operates Herb & Ranch, a multi-purpose restaurant in Orange County. Most recently, Puffer-Malarkey reclaimed the 7,500-square-foot Herringbone facility in La Jolla from the Tao Group for a new French bistro and steakhouse called Le Coq. Le Coq is reported to be Malarca’s last restaurant.
