About
California on the Table
I grew up in South Carolina with a garden and a curiosity about food, but it was moving to the Monterey Peninsula that changed the way I saw it. The seafood, the produce, the vineyards, and the extraordinary diversity of California opened up an entirely different way of cooking. It began a connection to this state and its food that has stayed with me ever since.
Today, that connection is at the heart of how I cook. I seek out exceptional ingredients, follow the seasons, and build menus that reflect the places and people behind the food. Wine is part of that story too, not simply something served alongside dinner, but something chosen to make the entire experience more complete.
Every dinner is different, but what I'm after is always the same: beautiful ingredients, the right bottle, and a memorable evening around the table.