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Promoted to Lynmar Estate's winemaker in 2017 and ultimately general manager, Pete Soergel now oversees all aspects of the winery.

Apples to Wine: Pete Soergel Finds His Way

Raised on a 400-acre farm, Pete Soergel grew up immersed in agriculture alongside his father and grandfather, learning that farming demands equal parts intuition,...
When Natalia Faustino started working at Little Saint, she created a bar program that highlights seasonality and zero waste,

Shake It Up: Natalia Faustino Makes a Mean Margarita

As a founding member of the Banquets Bar team at Montage Healdsburg, Natalia Faustino was recruited by Little Saint’s founding executive bar director, Matt...
The freshly opened Appellation Healdsburg property will be the site for chef Charlie Palmer’s signature event, Pigs & Pinot, marking its 19th year on March 20–21.

Pigs & Pinot: Chef Charlie Palmer

Charlie Palmer is a chef first and foremost, and one with a lauded career. But his more recent title is co-founder and CEO at...
As a longtime San Francisco restaurant industry pro, Edmondo Sarti has more than 25 years of experience opening, managing and operating restaurants throughout the Bay Area.

Bourbon, Barbera, Burgers: Edmondo Sarti Appreciates Craft

San Francisco-born burger chain Super Duper Burgers, which originally opened in 2010 with one location in the Castro neighborhood, has expanded to Corte Madera...
NewTree Ranch is the embodiment of Edward Newell’s path, with a dedication to sustainability, land stewardship and regenerative agriculture.

From Yacht to Ranch, Edward Newell Roots Down

Edward Newell’s path to founding NewTree Ranch in Healdsburg was ultimately sparked in childhood, watching his mother, Kathy, transform hospitality into an art form. This...
"My wine collection is better than any restaurant in the world," said Dan Berger, wine writer and award-winning journalist.

Taste the Place, Dan Berger’s Take on Wine 

Dan Berger hardly needs introduction if one knows about wine. As a wine columnist since 1976, the Los Angeles Times wine writer (1988-1996) and...
Chef Armando Navarro has guided the kitchen at El Dorado Kitchen, the signature restaurant within El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen in downtown Sonoma, since 2011.

The Ingredients & Seasons of Sonoma Chef Armando Navarro

Chef Armando Navarro has guided the kitchen at El Dorado Kitchen, the signature restaurant within El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen in downtown Sonoma, since...
Brice Giannotti recently started his job as the general manager at Santé and 38• North in the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

Mission Possible: Brice Giannotti Leads with Intention

It has been just a couple of months since Brice Giannotti started his job as the new general manager at Santé and 38• North...
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