Tastemaker Profile

Tastemakers of Silicon Valley

Last Updated December 04, 2018

Edible Silicon Valley profiles four influential tastemakers of food and drink—with national and international acclaim—who impact our palate and definition of taste by expanding our choices and access to great food and drink. Their influence continues to be a tangible game-changer for how we live local, fresh and sustainably.

Sibella Kraus : The Farm-to-Table Connector

Acclaimed catalyst for the national farm-to-table movement and builder of urban rural agricultural connections, Sibella Kraus is changing your world and your taste buds.

Jesse Ziff Cool : The Good-for-You Food Trailblazer

Flea Street’s Jesse Ziff Cooll-inspired credo of “Ingredients First” comes full circle. Rule-breaking chef, educator and nationally recognized restaurateur of Flea Street Café continues to make...

Jeffrey & Ellie Patterson : Mountaintop Wine Masters

Mount Eden Vineyard winemakers, Jeffrey and Ellie Patterson, master the mountaintop terroir to deliver internationally-acclaimed wines in the Santa Cruz Mountain AVA. The rich, layered history behind...