“Taste the Vibe” is the theme of this year’s Research Chefs Association (RCA) Conference, hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego from April 15 to 17. In addition to celebrating San Diego’s multicultural cuisine—ranging from Mexican to Vietnamese to Italian—the conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to indulge in an oceanside exploration of culinary arts and food technology along with networking and educational opportunities that offer plent…