May 13th, 2013 by Sarah Bruhns
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Oliveto Sommelier Esteban Brunello has recently been featured in a StarChefs article, talking about some of his favorite pairings with with Executive Chef Jonah’s unique dishes……
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June 3rd, 2011 by Bob Klein
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For our first field trip of 2011 we visited two farms in Contra Costa County––both in Brentwood. First we stopped at Brookside Farm, owned and operated by the generous and kindly Tom family: Anne, Quong, and Welling. Welling showed us what’s in bloom and described to us a little of the journey from earth to table.  The Toms grow some of our Early Girl tomatoes, greens,…
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May 10th, 2011 by Bob Klein
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Executive Chef Jonah Rhodehamel has been at the helm of the Oliveto kitchen since November 2010. It is amazing to us how much has changed at Oliveto over these last six months. First off, Chef Rhodehamel (and all of his crew) has been working like crazy. Basically, the level of energy and focus…
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December 15th, 2010 by Bob Klein
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Maggie and I have been looking for several months for an exceptional cook—a vital, talented, and dedicated chef who could continue our tradition of learning and teaching, producing delicious food, collaborating, and, in a particular way, motivated by flavor, innovating. There are many talented chefs available, and we decided…
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December 7th, 2010 by Catherine Meng
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Last Saturday afternoon, a number of Olivetians, Oliveto-ites, counter regulars, friends, and family joined forces to support Finn, Oliveto’s bar manager. Faced with a diagnosis of cancer four months ago, Finn has been an inspiration. We are constantly in awe of his strength and resolve…
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June 2nd, 2010 by Catherine Meng
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Oliveto Memorial Day Picnic 2010: the good, the bad, and the trophy.
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