
TREVOR CASTRO Master chef Bonfire Grille 710 Garnet Ave. A transplanted New Englander, Trevor Castro moved to Pacific Beach three years ago and has been enjoying the sunshine ever since. He’s been cooking professionally for many years and started working at the newly-named Bonfire Grille more than a year ago. Castro’s outgoing and upbeat personality is conducive to cooking and the customer service skills needed to work in the busy area where Garnet Avenue meets the boardwalk. How do you bring your personality to your workplace? “I’m a people person. It’s not just about the food. It’s about the atmosphere when they come here. You can relate to the customers and they relate to you. It’s a bonding experience. It’s not just, ‘I’m serving you.’ It’s, ‘This guy likes football. I like this guy.’ Sports are a camaraderie. It’s a common denominator between myself and the customers. It’s fun.” You have a pretty thick Boston accent. That must stick out quite a bit around here? “It’s rather distinguishable. It’s good because I have a sarcastic attitude. I’m extremely blunt. Not up-in-your-face in an annoying way. But I’m going to say it if I want to. I think people like it. We definitely have a Boston attitude and I like it. I think it works out and it’s different than what you get in a lot of places. It keeps you on your toes.” What’s your go-to dish? “My specialty is probably fish tacos because I came up with the recipe. A lot of things here are my recipes and it’s all homemade. I take pride in what I do. Come down to the Bonfire Grille, it’s awesome. If you want it, I’ll make it for you.”








