#HAZEL HILL AT MONTAGE HEALDSBURG PLUS#

I have the French edition, however, it has been translated to English.įood philosophy in one sentence…Simply highlight the bounty of the seasons.įave ingredient lately… I’m really into Japanese curry powder. This cookbook changed by entire philosophy and made me appreciate being in fine dining. Its taste was nothing short of exquisite, but the sheer simplicity of how they prepared it was amazing to me.Įssential Cookbooks… 4 Season at Table No 5 (Le Meurice in Paris) by Yannick Alleno and Kazuko Masui. I remember simply walking into their kitchen to find the owners grilling a duck over grapevines. Ingredient that makes everything taste better… Salt.īest food memory… I’m at a chateau in France and it’s after a few days of travel. Recipe staples always on hand… A variety of peppers from around the world. In my kitchen you’ll find plenty of… Preserves, pickles and fermented vegetables, which I actually pickle myself. The view from Hazel Hill at Montage Healdsburg

In the Kitchen with Chef Jason Pringle of Hazel Hill

#HAZEL HILL AT MONTAGE HEALDSBURG PLUS#

We talk to so many foodies and cookbook authors, but it’s chefs like Jason that dish out the best kitchen tips of them all.Įnjoy the inspiring, applicable insights from Chef Pringle below, then peruse the rest of our series with fascinating world-class chefs like Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Rene Redzepi of Noma, plus the bread gods at Tartine and the chef behind goop’s new delivery-only cafe.

The hillside bungalows are everything you’re hoping to experience on a trip to Northern California and eating a farm-to-table dinner al fresco under olive trees filled with twinkling lights at Hazel Hill was everything our post-2020 aspirations were made of.Ĭhef Jason Pringle is the Chef de Cuisine of Hazel Hill and the star of the latest installment of our In the Kitchen series. In person, the property did not disappoint.

We’re happy to report that, while the land is still showing signs of healing, Napa and Sonoma were as beautiful an experience as ever - some winery’s tastings even better than before with their new outdoor seating!Īt the top of our wine country to-do list, was a stay at the brand new Montage Healdsburg, the buzziest new resort in the area and a total stunner from what we could tell online. An historic fire season followed by Covid-19 restrictions hit all of California hard, but especially wine country. Note that this property imposes a nightly resort fee and rates are expensive at this luxury hotel.Earlier this summer, we had the absolute pleasure of heading back to Napa and Sonoma to check in with everything new and notable happening as the area emerge from one of the toughest seasons ever encountered. Recent travelers say this luxury resort is an incredible (though pricey) experience, citing the incredible scenery, fantastic food and warm, welcoming service as highlights. There are many opportunities for outdoor fun as well, including hiking, biking, bocce and pickleball. Outside the rooms, visitors can book a treatment at the massive on-site spa, take a yoga class among the vines, relax in the adults-only pool or play with the kids in the family pool. Meanwhile, Montage Healdsburg's accommodations include rooms and suites decorated in neutral tones with floor-to-ceiling windows, honor bars and marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Hazel Hill serves California fare with French influences Scout Field Bar offers fun cocktails, wine, beer and light bites and Hudson Springs Bar and Grill (located near the pool) is open seasonally and dishes up Mediterranean cuisine and farm-fresh food. The hotel can arrange wine tasting experiences at some of the top vineyards throughout Sonoma, and visitors can sample wine at the on-site bars and restaurants.

Set on 258 acres of stunning vineyards and surrounded by oak trees, Montage Healdsburg makes for a great wine weekend getaway.

Hazel hill at montage healdsburg