Pacific Restaurant Adventures Company

Former Taco Bell Chairman John Martin and Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm said they are teaming to open as many as 10 restaurants in Southern California over the next two years. Pacific Restaurant Adventures, a new company formed by the pair, acquired the Chimayo Grill in Newport Beach last month from Taco Bell Corp. for an undisclosed amount.

John Martin is probably somewhere on Pacific Coast Highway this morning, roaring toward Laguna Beach on his 1993 Harley-Davidson lowrider--a drive the former chairman of Taco Bell Corp. makes every Sunday when he's in town. "Being on a bike is like skiing, where you get that feeling of total freedom," he is fond of saying. The excursion conjures up images of risk-taking, rebellion and showmanship--traits that helped make Martin one of the biggest names in the restaurant business.

John Martin is probably somewhere on Pacific Coast Highway this morning, roaring toward Laguna Beach on his 1993 Harley-Davidson lowrider--a drive the former chairman of Taco Bell Corp. makes every Sunday when he's in town. "Being on a bike is like skiing, where you get that feeling of total freedom," he is fond of saying. The excursion conjures up images of risk-taking, rebellion and showmanship--traits that helped make Martin one of the biggest names in the restaurant business.

Former Taco Bell Chairman John Martin and Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm said they are teaming to open as many as 10 restaurants in Southern California over the next two years. Pacific Restaurant Adventures, a new company formed by the pair, acquired the Chimayo Grill in Newport Beach last month from Taco Bell Corp. for an undisclosed amount.

Former Taco Bell Chairman John Martin and Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm said Wednesday they are teaming up to open up to 10 restaurants in Southern California during the next two years. Pacific Restaurant Adventures, a new company formed by the duo, acquired the Chimayo Grill in Newport Beach last month from Taco Bell Corp. for an undisclosed amount.

Former Taco Bell Chairman John Martin and Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm said Wednesday they are teaming up to open up to 10 restaurants in Southern California during the next two years. Pacific Restaurant Adventures, a new company formed by the duo, acquired the Chimayo Grill in Newport Beach last month from Taco Bell Corp. for an undisclosed amount.