DISHWASHER @ Lola Dining/National Hotel

Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Acme Hospitality develops distinctive restaurants and boutique hotels that transform communities. As a key architect of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone revival, Acme has created seven acclaimed dining concepts including The Lark, Loquita, Lucky Penny, Helena Avenue Bakery, Pearl Social, Santa Barbara Wine Collective and La Paloma Cafe, helping establish the area as a premier Central Coast destination. The company's reach extends to San Juan Capistrano with La Vaquera, a wood-fired, farm-to-table restaurant at River Street Marketplace. In Nevada County, Acme's historic properties—The National Exchange Hotel and Holbrooke Hotel—serve as community focal points with chef-driven restaurants that honor local traditions. Acme specializes in creating authentic, place-based experiences that resonate with both visitors and locals throughout California.