Gary Podesto CHEF - CREATIVE - CONSULTANT
Farms & Friends
I am so lucky to live in Northern California where some of the best food in the world is grown. These are some farms, producers, and purveyors whose products I'm proud to use and whose ideas & philosophies I draw inspiration from.
Green Valley Farm + Mill is an 100 + acre property located 20-minutes from downtown Sebastopol. Our onsite community is committed to ecological stewardship, education and vibrant, regenerative farm enterprises.
Star Route Farms is the oldest continuously certified organic row crop farm in California. The best restaurants in the bay area eagerly await their stunning salad greens every season.
Oaktown Spice Shop is a joyful stop on my errand routine. Stepping into a beautiful, nostalgic, and aromatic world, I can smell my way through glass jars of spices and find inspiration for my next project.
Green String Farm practices “natural process agriculture,” keeping the soil and plants healthy, free from pesticides and artificial chemicals producing beautiful food with very low input.
A worker-owned butcher shop in Berkeley, Ca that is dedicated to seasonal, locally-sourced, sustainably-raised, fresh meat. They male delicious sandwiches too!
Riverdog Farm is a 450 acre certified organic, diversified family farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley where they grow exceptionally tasty fruits and vegetables. They raise the best eggs available in Caliornia!
A Capay Valley Farm committed to fostering sustainability on all levels, from fertility in their soil and care for the environment to stable employment for their farm workers. They raise some of the best lamb I've ever tasted..
Purveyors of the highest quality seafood since 1979. They supply restaurants and chefs with the freshest, most sustainable seafood offerings available.
Rancho Gordo establishes stable relationships with heirloom bean farmers and eaters, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustainability that preserves the diversity of the beans and the cultural traditions of the people who grow them.
An organic fruit farm in Brentwood, California that is committed to regenerative agriculture, producing high-quality, fresh, organic produce to people everywhere with the least amount of impact on the land, people, and community.
At Stemple Creek ranch they raise beef, lamb, and pork with leading-edge regenerative practices. They are true stewards of the land and their commitment to carbon sequestration and soil health is unmatched in their field.
Hudson Greens & Goods is a small, locally-owned family grocery store specializing in locally-sourced organic fruits and vegetables, with a full selection of curated pantry items. Located in the Oxbow