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Graton Resort & Casino debuted a 28,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor dining space called AYA Rooftop Restaurant, led by award-winning chef Roy Ellamar.

Winning Streak: Roy Ellamar Cooks Up the Graton Casino 

On May 4th, Graton Resort & Casino debuted the next phase of its transformative expansion, notably introducing a 28,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor dining space called AYA...
Some might recognize Eric Fox from his days at The Matheson, where he was restaurant manager before joining the new Appellation Healdsburg as director of food & beverage.

Out of the Kitchen and Into the Cellar with Eric Fox

Readers might recognize Eric Fox from his days at The Matheson, where he was restaurant manager before joining the new Appellation Healdsburg as director...
As director of customer experiences at Mascarin Family Wines, Joy Finn leads marketing, sales, hospitality and wine club operations, bringing heart and intention to a brand she genuinely loves.

For the Joy of Wine: Joy Finn of Mascarin Family Wines

Joy Finn is the kind of wine professional who remembers why people fall in love with wine in the first place.  With more than 15...
Since joining Goldeneye in 2019 as winemaker Kristen McMahan has become one of Anderson Valley’s most celebrated pinot noir specialists.

A Golden Moment, Kristen McMahan’s Fun with Small Lots

Kristen McMahan grew up in Atwater, in California’s Central Valley, where her proximity to Yosemite sparked a lifelong love of the outdoors.  While studying communications...
Mia Mascarin became the fourth generation in the family wine business under its 32 Winds label.

Looking Forward: Mia Mascarin and the Unconventional Grape

Joining her father in 2010 after over two decades in the energy industry before that, Mia Mascarin became the fourth generation in the family...
On March 1, chef Craig Wilmer officially stepped into a new role as executive estate chef at Auteur Wines.

Perfectly Paired, Chef Craig Wilmer and Auteur Wines

On March 1, chef Craig Wilmer officially stepped into a new role as executive estate chef at Auteur Wines.  It’s a natural fit, bringing his...
Nearly 30 years after first walking Limerick Lane Cellars' vine rows, Karen Francis DeGolia became the winery's owner.

Karen Francis DeGolia Rediscovers Her Vineyard Calling

The story of Limerick Lane Cellars is anything but simple or expected. But through the twists and turns of the label’s evolution, the fact...
Restauarnt Picco chef Michael Reyes' reverence for seasonal ingredients shines throughout the menu.

Stirring the Pot: Chef Michael Reyes Does What he Loves

Two decades ago, Bruce Hill and Bill Higgins first opened Picco in Larkspur, which has become one of Marin’s most enduring culinary landmarks.  For the...
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