Get to Know the Chef & Culinary Teams!
Explore elevated and local cuisine from some of Mendocino County’s best chefs and food purveyors at this year’s Pinot Noir Festival!
Tsar Caviar in the VIP Bubble Lounge Only
Sustainably Farmed Caviar & Seafood Products
Pioneers of boutique American caviar production, Tsar Nicoulai focuses on producing delicious caviar without the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, GMO’s, or synthetic preservatives, all while upholding and advocating for the highest levels of sustainability.
Produced locally in Northern California, not only is Tsar Nicouali the only eco-certified caviar producer in the United States but they also use 100% of their harvest, offering flavorful Smoked Sturgeon and award winning Sturgeon Pate. Christina Jones, Anderson Valley renowned Chef and Culinary Ambassador for Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, will design a perfectly luxurious tasting to compliment the bright texture and fruit unique to AV Pinot Noir.
Contact: 925-318-0801
Instagram: @therealtsarnicoulai
cj@tsarnicoulai.com
Website: www.tsarnicoulai.com
Little River Inn – Pinot Fest Food Artisan
Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Boutique AND Luxury Accommodation, Weddings & Special Events
Spectacular edge-of-the-world views, fine dining and five generations of family hospitality guide the world-class experience at Little River Inn.
Chef Sebastian brings a wealth of international culinary experience back to his roots. A graduate of Mendocino High School, he began his culinary journey in 2001 under Chef Naomi Schwartz in Gualala before moving to Canada, where he earned a degree in Cultural Anthropology from UBC and honed his craft in Vancouver’s dynamic restaurant scene.
From food trucks to fine dining, Sebastian explored diverse cuisines, culminating in his role as Sous Chef aboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. His culinary adventures took him across Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and the Trans-Siberian Railway, deepening his passion for global flavors. Now, as Chef de Cuisine at the Little River Inn, he celebrates the bounty of the Mendocino Coast with a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach.
All rooms offer an ocean view, and a unique nine-hole golf course is tucked among the hills and redwoods, and presents unexpected challenges to golfers. It may be that the stunning ocean views distract first time players, or it may be a wandering deer crossing the putting green – this is an Audubon-certified sanctuary, after all.
Contact: 707-962-2295
Email: info@littleriverinn.com
Instagram: @littleriverinn
Website: www.littleriverinn.com
Roundman’s – Pinot Fest Food Artisan
Smokehouse and Butcher Shop
Co-owned by a Silicon Valley ex-aerospace instructor and an ex-private chef, the combination is perfect for smokehouse butcher culinary creativity. Roundmans is Mendocino’s only family-owned and operated smokehouse, producing and selling gourmet smoked fish, all natural meat and cheese, and offering an extensive fresh meat selection and smoked sausages for over 20 years.
Committed to sourcing from farmers who employ the highest quality of naturally raised, hormone and antibiotic-free farming practices, and they employ a no-added-nitrate approach to almost all of our smoked products. Roundmans is one of the few remaining North Bay family-owned USDA custom processing butchers.
They also feature Wild Alaskan Salmon and Wild Albacore, Ahi, and Cod, with a brown sugar and sea salt brine with no added nitrates. They use only top-quality cuts for their smoked sausages and are proud to smoke Rocky Junior all natural, free-range chickens. They look to Covelo, California, for H-Bench Ranch pasture-raised cattle that are grass-fed, grain-finished and all natural, hormone and antibiotic-free.
Contact: 1-800-545-2935
Instagram: @RoundmanSmokehouse
roundmans@gmail.com
Website: www.roundmans.com
Noyo Harbor Inn – Pinot Fest Food Artisan
Farm Fresh Food in a Craftsman Setting
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or happy hour, patrons particularly love to luxuriate at tables on the pet-friendly outdoor deck, which are adorned with both umbrellas and heater lamps. Other guests opt to cozy up in the Craftsman-style paneled dining room, which offers intimate nooks in which to while away the day. From every vantage, this elegant yet approachable seating offers front row, tranquil views of the picturesque Noyo River and boat docks below, as well as soothing sounds of sea life and birds.
Chef Jason has a deep appreciation for the Mendocino Coast’s fresh seafood, which he has made a focal point at the restaurant. Each night he offers specials such as cioppino, crab ravioli, freshly-caught halibut, seafood chowder and pan-seared scallops. Jason also makes a continuous effort to integrate locally grown specialties into his dishes, such as fresh produce from farmers markets and herbs, edible flowers and leaf vegetables picked from the inn’s on-site garden.
Contact: (707) 961-8000
Instagram:@noyoharborinn
Website: www.noyoharborinn.com
Boont Berry Farm– Pinot Fest Food Artisan
Marketplace, Weddings & Special Events
Specializing in local, organic, healthful and available food, Boont Berry is a staple of the Anderson Valley community.
With a background in botany and organic farming, Boont Berry’s main chef focuses on delicious, sustainable food while the crew, who have worked together for 30 years, keeps the flavors eclectic and innovative.
Boontberry caterers for many local winery events, and prepared food can be found at the Ukiah Cooperative Market.
Contact: 707-895-3576
bbf@pacific.net
Website: www.boontberry.com
Piaci Pub & Pizzeria – Pinot Fest Food Artisan
Casual Dining
Serving artisanal pizzas with locally sourced ingredients since 2003, Piaci’s is a local and Pinot Fest favorite.
With deep roots in the community, Piaci’s owner Stephen Duerr supports local purveyors when sourcing the high-quality ingredients needed for their prized pizzas. Based in Fort Bragg, the restaurant is sought after by locals and they commit a focus to source local wine and craft beers.
This year Chef Gregorio Garcia will be debuting a new pizza designed just for the guests of Pinot Fest!
Contact: 707-961-1133
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