Wine Road Podcast Episode 172

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106 Beth and Marcy chat with local legend Dustin Valette about his three local restaurants, his history with food and wine, and how Sonoma County (and Healdsburg) has become such an important culinary hub in the United States.

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery

SHOW NOTES 1:41 Dustin explains why he has his restaurants here in beautiful Healdsburg.

2:25 We learn about how Valette was opened, a family affair, in a building with family history!

5:34 Dustin shares about The Matheson and Roof 106, celebrating Healdsburg history and we get to hear about how Dustin made garage wine :)

7:14 Valette Wines brand launched 2016.

8:08 Marcy brings up the exciting Wine Wall at The Matheson, where Dustin explains how they have 106 wines by the glass, allowing them to showcase smaller boutique wineries at their restaurant.

15:08 The Matheson is the special occasion, best of the best of Sonoma County, Roof 106 allows for a more relaxed, casual dining experience with the option for reservations or walk-ins!

17:28 The cocktails at Roof 106 are next-level! (Pun intended)

18:10 Dustin discusses why he only sleeps 5 hours a night and how doing what satisfies you and makes people happy is what keeps you going!

21:21 The passion and energy brought by our local famers and artisans in Sonoma County is showcased by our local restaurants.

24:35 What's on the horizon for Dustin and his family and restaurants.

27:11 Three new lodging members now part of Wine Road! Santa Rosa: Arthouse Inn https://www.arthousesantarosa.com/ Hotel E https://www.hotelesantarosa.com Healdsburg: The Ruse http://theruse.com/

28:12 May 18-21st Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience! https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/

Links https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/ https://www.thematheson.com/roof-106 https://www.thematheson.com/ Ron Rubin Winery

Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/