1920s plaster and bits of exposed 1950s wallpaper, in a soulful and timeless way. Here at Scribe, modern design blends with the patina of fine old woodwork, random cracks in the ca. Working with Aidlin Darling, the design challenge on the Hacienda was not what to add or change, but what to leave behind, to hold on to the original character of the house. While they’ve been farming the property for years, they only recently undertook the huge task of restoring the abandoned Hacienda on the property, having been called to the courtyard again and again for evening gatherings among friends. The pure appeal of Scribe and the Hacienda lies in the effortless continuity of a place, time and wines of an estate originally established in the 1850s, a history Andrew and Adam Mariani – the scribes – capture beautifully with the sensitivity of 4 th generation California farmers. and Saturdays and Sundays for brunch 10:30 a.m. The Charter Oak is open daily for dinner 5:30 – 10 p.m., weekdays for lunch 10:30 a.m. In the spirit of communal gatherings, Charter Oak offers family style plates and even ‘punch bowl’ cocktails. Lassen trout with wild greens and fermented onion. Think tartine of green garlic, peas with a whisper of lardo a colorful plate of freshly picked, tender vegetables with fermented soy dip deeply-flavored, acorn miso-infused pork shoulder with bitter greens or Mt. The bar is unique in its breezy views and features circular extensions whose shape, Dorn said, was inspired by those classic ‘drink tokens’ given out by small town bars inviting locals to stop by for a drink.Ĭhefs Kostow and Katianna Hong (formerly Chef de Cuisine at The Restaurant at Meadowood) celebrate seasonal ingredients with simple preparations that are big on flavor. Said Dorn, “we want to get back to celebrating food and wine.” Inside, interiors were gutted to make way for gathering spaces inspired by big banquet halls and old beer gardens. The walls were stripped of their artifice to reveal the original masonry, creating a greater connection with the old stone sherry building across the inviting dining terrace and tree-shaded courtyard. The partners worked with Howard Backen and Silvia Nobili of Backen, Gillam & Kroeger to create a welcoming space centered around community. Chef Kostow and partner Nathaniel Dorn, also Restaurant Director at Meadowood and James Beard recipient for Outstanding Service, offer delicious, ingredient-driven fare and hospitality at the highest level but in a more approachable format. Helena is only casual in ambiance, not in standards. When Executive Chef Christopher Kostow of three Michelin star Restaurant at Meadowood had the opportunity to open his own restaurant, he looked forward to a place that was closer to the people, “more democratic and accessible that high end are not.” But the new Charter Oak restaurant in St.
Photo credits: c/o The Charter Oak, Photography by Kelly Puleio The Essential Food and Wine Experience at The Charter Oak
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