I started my career in foodservice at the age of ten, selling soft pretzels in my three wheeled bicycle cart that I built with my dad. Things have changed a bit since my “Awesome Pretzel” days! Now my business partner Steve Gruber and I have three local Sonoma County restaurants, a catering division and our largest location is slotted to open soon in Sacramento.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH • SEND ME YOUR RECIPE (and I just might use it)

Johnny Garlics
It all started with Johnny Garlic’s and the concept of full flavored food. Visit JohnnyGarlics.com for the skinny on this concept.

Tex Wasabi’s
Rock-n-Roll Sushi-BBQ? Are you out of your mind? A little. But sometimes the craziest ideas are the best ones. Visit TexWasabis.com to learn about the concept that’s taking the restaurant world by storm!