2024 Artisans

Founder & CEO, Own Rooted Hospitality

Executive Director of Wine Unify

Chef, author of The Chef Next Door, and creator of digital series “Easy AF.” Judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” as well as appearances on “Iron Chef America,” “Next Iron Chef,” “Unique Eats,” “Beat Bobby Flay," Guy Fieri’s “Tournament of Champions," and more.

Wine expert and Contributing Editor for FOOD&WINE, writer for Travel + Leisure and numerous other publications. Author of 11 books including the annual Food & Wine Guide and Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide

Chef and Proprietor Michelin-rated Glen Ellen Star restaurant and Park Avenue Catering Company

CEO, Marine Layer Wines and Valkyrie Selections

Vice President of Beverage at Upward Projects, with over 31 locations spanning five states. Brent curates bespoke, seasonal beverage programs for each restaurant, masterfully blending wine, beer and spirit offerings on menus anchored in beauty and balance.

Priopieter / Winegrower - RAEN Winery

Assistant Winemaker at Occidental

GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Christone Kingfish Ingram. Kingfish has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation. “Kingfish is one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.” - Rolling Stone.

Restauranteur/Chef of boon eat + drink and kitchen + bar in Guerneville, CA. Food Network judge & contestant

Danielle started bartending at Trader Vic's San Francisco in 2006, developed bar programs for various Bay Area venues including Nico, and co-founded Whisper Sisters Cocktails & Provisions. She now serves as Bar Director at Molti Amici in Healdsburg, focusing on innovative yet approachable beverage programs.

Founder / CEO of California Caviar Company

Renowned in South Florida's dining scene, Chef Diego Oka leads Latin American cuisine in the U.S. Since 2014, he's been Executive Chef at La Mar, Miami's acclaimed restaurant, featured in the Florida Michelin Guide and 50 Best Discovery.

Award winning Chef/Restaurateur/Author, Food Network Guest & Judge, 3rd generation owner & operator of Catelli's restaurant in Geyserville, CA

Chef, Food Network star including appearances on Iron Chef and judge on “Guy’s Grocery Games,” Owner of Black Pig Meat Co. and Executive Director of Farm-to-Pantry

Owner/Chef of The Matheson and Valette. Fourth generation Healdsburg resident and star chef.

Senior wine critic at the San Francisco Chronicle. Before joining the Chronicle in 2015, she worked as an assistant editor at Wine Spectator magazine. She has worked harvests at wineries in Napa Valley and Mendoza, Argentina.

Chef and restaurant owner of world-renowned “Gerard's Paella”, Food Network winner of the “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” paella challenge, and beloved Sonoma County culinary legend.

Chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best Selling author and Emmy Award-winning TV host

Editor in Chief, FOOD & WINE

Executive Chef at Montage Healdsburg

Proprietor, Boisset Collection

Proprietor & Co-Founder, Casa Obsidiana

Founder/Top Dog at Sumo Dog, FOOD & WINE’s “Best New Restaurant” as Chef de Cuisine at Morimoto in Napa, CA.

Wine reporter at The San Francisco Chronicle where she covers all facets of the California wine industry. Jess has lived in Napa Valley for 13 years and in 2021, she published the Essential Napa Valley Cookbook.

Executive Sous Chef, Fairmont Kea Lani

Grounded Wine Co., Owner & Winemaker

Winemaker of Kosta Browne Winery. Julien has earned renown for crafting elegant and intense California wines prized for their thoughtful complexity, character, and age-worthiness. Julien’s wines continue Kosta Browne’s two-decade legacy of creating some of America’s benchmark Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.

President of Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, President of Kīpuka Olowalu, Director of Community Development for the Global Empowerment Mission (Hawai’i), founder of The Moʻolelo Group and co-owner/farmer at Mahina Farms in Iao Valley

Kathleen's cocktail crafting is driven by her passion for ingredients, from creating new bitters with kitchen staff to exploring tequila in Mexico. Having led bar programs in Chicago and Mexico City, she now brings her expertise to The Matheson.

Bravo’s “Top Chef" Season 16 Winner, Owner of namesake restaurant & catering company "KBC," which serves her signature southern-French cuisine inspired by family recipes and classic French techniques, and author of "Southern Grit" cookbook

Dallas native, four time James Beard Foundation finalist for “Best Chef in the Southwest”, winner on “Iron Chef America”

Owner/Operator of PizzaLeah. Champion pizza maker and an 8 year member of the United States Pizza Team, competed in pizza competitions across the United States and Italy, currently

Chef/owner Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, Contestant and Culinary Consultant on Bravo’s Top Chef, contestant Top Chef All-Stars, author of Dumplings All Day Wong

Leslie Sbrocco is an Emmy and James Beard Award-winning television host, wine author, speaker and consultant. She appears on NBC’s Today Show, PBS television’s Check Please!

Emmy-Award winning Bay Area media personality, “Foodie Chap” on KCBS Radio, host of the Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage at Bottle Rock Napa Valley, and auctioneer raising millions for charities.

Owner-Chef of Morph Hospitality Group, Author of Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India, Food Network Star and Judge

Mark Stark leads eight of Sonoma County's most beloved establishments. Starting with Willi's Wine Bar in 2002, and his newest venture, Augie's French, opened last year. Mark's dedication to excellence has been praised by many industry titans over the years.

Legendary Chef & Restaurateur behind Horn Barbecue, Kowbird & Matty's Old Fashioned, FOOD&WINE Best New Chef

Co-owner of award-winning DTLA brunch restaurant, Poppy + Rose, and OC farm-to-table restaurant, Poppy & Seed; 2023 James Beard Best Chef: California semi-finalist.

Originally from Brazil, Natalia Faustino started her bartending career in New York before moving to San Francisco, where she worked at notable venues like Absinthe and Nopalito. She joined Montage Healdsburg's Banquets Bar team, later advancing to Beverage Manager at Little Saint, where she innovates plant-based drink offerings.

A-list dance band delivering high-energy hits mixed in with Motown, 80s, and 90s hits. Diverse and high-impact, Pop Rocks truly does it all.

Chef/Owner, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants. Contestant on Top Chef, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Guy's Grocery Games.

Wine Industry Expert, Writer & Speaker. Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine and the Wine & Spirits Editor of Travel + Leisure

Senior Estate Director for Kosta Browne & Calera wineries, Founder/host of PinotTalks® national seminar series and “KB Kitchen Series” internet TV show in collaboration with Top Chef contestants, Certified Sommelier, Wine Expert regular appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show

National Director Fine Wine, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Co-Founder of Casa Obsidiana

Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Chef Ryan aims for simplicity and quality by utilizing local ingredients that speak for themselves. He is known for creating a balanced dining experience that inspires diners to return again and again.

Renowned for his book "Artisanal Cocktails," directs the beverage program at Barndiva, Healdsburg, emphasizing local artisanal spirits and ingredients from his own farm. He also conducts cocktail classes at Studio B throughout the year.

Corporate Director of Wine & Special Events Landry’s Inc

Chef/Owner, Creator, Author, Award-winning Girl and the Goat, Contestant & Winner of Iron Chef, first female winner of Top Chef

Little Saint's Culinary Director and Executive Chef of The Second Story. Stu hails from Newcastle, England, and is an accomplished alum of world-renowned restaurants, including Copenhagen's esteemed Noma.

Bricoleur Vineyards - Culinary Director

Tia is the Bar Manager of Lo and Behold and has worked alongside the Owners for the last 7 years, with over 12 years of hospitality experience in the Northern Bay Area. Her passion is expressed behind the bar with local ingredients and innovative creations.

Executive Chef of Jackson Family Wines & Food Network competitor

Bricoleur Vineyards - Executive Chef

Chef/Partner at District One in Las Vegas, SF Chronicle Rising Star Chef, TEDx, Top Chef, and cookbook author from Oakland. His journey from his mother's apartment garden to renowned restaurant kitchens led to 'Bloodline,' a PBS film earning an Emmy nomination.

Kendall-Jackson’s Director of Culinary Gardens, former grower at The French Laundry in Napa, CA where he redesigned the gardens to be an extension of the restaurant.

Owner, Pretty Bird Chicken, NatGeo’s Fusion Forager, FOOD & WINE Best New Chef, Iron Chef America contestant winner