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Why You Should Try The Kaiseki Dining Experience

The kaiseki dining experience is a Japanese tradition that is one of the most highly regarded food experiences in the world. Originally designed to honor traditional and seasonal washoku (Japanese cuisine), the multi-course meals have become a visual and spiritual oasis for the soul as well as an homage to the evolved palate.  While we highly recommend…

The Most Influential People In The Restaurant Industry

Innovation is essential for the restaurant industry to move forward, and especially to keep us moving and growing through unprecedented events such as the pandemic of 2020. It’s been an interesting, scary, beautiful, and exhilarating ride as restaurant owners have had to re-think everything about our businesses and how they’re structured to remain afloat when in-person dining…

18 Insane (But True) Facts About Wine

You may think you love wine, but unless you have had the experience of tasting a perfectly paired wine and food, you are missing out. The great news is that we make a living bringing that blissful experience to life for our guests on a daily basis.   Fun, Interesting, & Insane Wine Facts to Whet…

The Anatomy Of A Successful Restaurant

These days, people think you are crazy when you exclaim, “We’re opening a one-of-a-kind, boutique, farm-to-table restaurant in wine country.”   You can almost see them work to neutralize their expression and act supportive. If they know anything about the restaurant business, they’re aware that roughly 60% of restaurants fail within the first year.  In most…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Chef Kathleen J. Cassano. Previously an accountant. I spend most of my time in the kitchen exploring different kinds of recipes for my restaurant but this blog is for my love of food and sharing my favorites with you!

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