Kahja interviews Rogelio Garcia
Our unique histories are a primary driver of our culinary sensibilities, and adapting culture, regionality, and access to develop a style of cuisine is a process! As the James Beard nominated Executive Chef of Auro, the Michelin Star fine dining concept located at the Four Seasons Resort in Napa Valley, Rogelio Garcia is using his roots and his training to redefine our perception of Mexican cuisine with the upcoming release of his new book "Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California's Wine Country."
In this episode, Kahja talks with Rogelio about being bit by the culinary bug early in life, viewing your success through the eyes of your family, what it's like being a Top Chef contestant, the fragility of the restaurant industry, and having the bounty of Napa Valley as a backdrop and tool to evolve the experience of Mexican food.
Recorded on location at The Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley in Calistoga, CA
Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California's Wine Country
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