Wine Road Podcast - Episode 257: Em In The Kitchen - Emily Haws, Les Dames d'Escoffier and more

Show Notes, Guest: Emily Haws, Brand Strategist & Em in the Kitchen

Recorded at: Foppiano Vineyards and J Vineyads in Healdsburg, CA

In this episode, host Executive Director, Katie Ambrosi sits down with Emily Haws — brand strategist, foodie extraordinaire, and the woman behind the beloved social handle @EmintheKitchen — to talk about her deep love of food, her journey into the wine world, and her work helping bring the Wine Road's historic 50th Anniversary Gala to life.

What we cover:

• How Emily's passion for food began (blackberries, church, and getting in trouble)
• Her background working with food brands including Grocery Outlet and dessert companies
• The magic of food and wine pairing — green papaya salad + Viognier = mind blown
• Her top 5 most memorable food experiences, from Catelli's in her wedding dress to dining with James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winners in Nashville
• Les Dames d'Escoffier — the international women-in-food organization Emily serves on the board of in Sonoma County
• Birds & Bubbles fundraiser: champagne + fried chicken at Bacchus Landing
• Emily's role consulting for Foppiano Vineyards and Martin Ray
• The 50th Anniversary Wine Road Gala at Foppiano — tickets selling fast!

Restaurants & places mentioned:

Velasco's (Petaluma)

Khom Loi (Sebastopol) https://www.khomloisonoma.com/

Pizza Leah (Windsor) https://www.pizzaleah.com/

Catelli's (Geyserville) https://www.mycatellis.com/

Pastasciutta (Geyserville) https://www.sonomamag.com/geyservilles-pastasciutta-sells-fresh-pasta-sauces-and-italian-food-imports/

Trentadue Winery https://trentadue.com/

D'Argenzio Winery (Santa Rosa) https://www.dargenziowinery.com/

Lockeland Table (Nashville) https://www.lockelandtable.com/

Rustic Restaurant at Coppola 9Geyserville) https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/rustic-restaurant/

Psychic Pie (Sebatopol) https://psychicpie.com/

Geyserville Grille (Geyserville) https://geyservilleinn.com/geyserville-grille/

Diavola (Geyserville) https://www.diavolapizzeria.com/

Bohemian Bistro (Occidental) https://www.bohemianbistrorr.com/

Howard Station (Occidental) https://howardstationcafe.com/

Inn at Occidental https://www.innatoccidental.com/

Russian River Brewing (Windsor & Santa Rosa) https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/

Parliament Brewing https://www.parliamentbrewing.com/

Soco Paella https://www.facebook.com/p/SoCo-Paella-100054542795533/

John Ash & Co. https://vinarosaresort.com/dining/john-ash/

Mamadios https://www.mamadios.com/

Links:

• Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
• 50th Anniversary Gala tickets: https://www.wineroad.com/home/attachment/wineroad50thanniversarygala/
• Birds & Bubbles fundraiser info: Les Dames d'Escoffier Sonoma Chapter: https://www.lesdamessoco.org/events
• Em in the Kitchen: @eminthekitchen https://eminthekitchen.com/
• The Cellar Stories https://www.thecellarstories.com/