Three Michelin Restaurants in California

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson speaks with the culinary innovators behind three Michelin-starred restaurants.

To start things off, Johnson connects with Matthew Kammerer, executive chef of Harbor House Inn in the North Coast town of Elk. Awarded a second Michelin star as well as a Michelin green star for sustainability in 2021, Kammerer discusses his love for hyper-local ingredients, foraging in the nearby cove and forests, and the restaurant’s very own working ranch.

Johnson then chats with Greg and 黛西 Ryan of newly starred 贝尔的 in Los Alamos. The culinary power couple talks about how their 法国-inspired bistro settled into the Santa Ynez wine country, and discusses crowd-favorite dishes such as escargot and steak au poivre as well as some of their own favorites.

Finally, Johnson talks “California gastronomy” with Executive Chef William Bradley of 艾迪生 in Del Mar. Recently awarded a second Michelin star––the only two-star chef in San Diego––Bradley takes Johnson on a culinary adventure through 艾迪生’s nine-course tasting menu, highlighting signature dishes and desserts along the way.

客人

Matthew Kammerer, executive chef of Harbor House Inn

黛西 and Greg Ryan, co-owners of 贝尔的

William Bradley, executive chef of 艾迪生

Resources

Matt Kammerer is the executive chef of Harbor House Inn, home to two Michelin stars as well as a Michelin green star signifying exceptional sustainable practices.

Harbor House Inn

Michelin 指南 to Harbor House

Dining at Harbor House Inn

Garden and Farm at Harbor House Inn

Mendocino County

黛西 and Greg Ryan are the co-owners of 贝尔的 in Los Alamos, an acclaimed restaurant just off Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County.

贝尔的

Michelin 指南 to 贝尔的

Bar Le Côte

Santa Ynez Valley

Los Alamos

Los Olivos

William Bradley is the executive chef at 艾迪生 in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of Del Mar, located in northern San Diego County

艾迪生

Michelin 指南 to 艾迪生

San Diego

Del Mar

关于 the Host

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now Podcast platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.