A New Napa Cuisine follows Christopher Kostow s journey from a youngline cook in a seaside town to the storied Restaurant at Meadowood, theNapa Valley mainstay that has earned three Michelin stars and James BeardAwards for best chef and outstanding service under Kostow s leadership.
Through 100 artfully constructed recipes and stunning photography, Kostow details the transformative effect this small American valley hashad on his life and work introducing us to the artisans, products, growers, and wild ingredients that inspire his unparalleled food. As he shares storiesof discovering wild plums and radishes growing along the creek behindhis home or of firing pottery with local ceramists, Kostow presents a newNapa cuisine one deeply rooted in a place that s rich in beauty, history, and community."