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Sonoma with Three Michelin-Starred Chef Kyle Connaughton of SingleThread

Discover the best of the Northern California Wine Region

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Gabrielle
Jan 09, 2024
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The Relisher is the place where the world’s top chefs reveal their favorite spots in their home cities. This week, we spoke with Chef Kyle Connaughton, the owner and chef behind the three Michelin-starred restaurant,
SingleThread, in Sonoma, California, which he founded with his wife, Katina Connaughton, Head Farmer at SingleThread.


The award-winning restaurant expertly blends Californian farm-to-table with Japanese kaiseki (traditional, multi-course Japanese cuisine), creating a truly unique dining experience. Kyle, having refined his skills alongside culinary leaders such as Heston Blumenthal, has recently earned the prestigious ranking of number 12 on Robb Report's list of the '50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining.'

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Below, you'll discover the best of this Californian wine country as Chef Kyle reveals his favorite places in Sonoma — whether it be restaurants, wineries, or even an art gallery.

“What makes Sonoma special is its proximity to high-quality ingredients. The region is surrounded by incredible winemaking, artisans, farms, ranches, dairy, and cheese makers — all right in our backyard. Everything is seasonal in Sonoma, so you'll find that menus at many restaurants are constantly changing.”

*At the end of the interview there is a summary with links and price ranges for all the places mentioned.

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