1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 Show Notes, Guest: Emily Haws, Brand Strategist &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; 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! &amp;nbsp; Restaurants &amp;amp; places mentioned: Velasco's (Petaluma) Khom Loi (Sebastopol) https://www.khomloisonoma.com/ Pizza Leah (Windsor) https://www.pizzaleah.com/ Catelli's (Geyserville)&amp;nbsp;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 &amp;amp; Santa Rosa) https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/ Parliament Brewing https://www.parliamentbrewing.com/ Soco Paella https://www.facebook.com/p/SoCo-Paella-100054542795533/ John Ash &amp;amp; Co. https://vinarosaresort.com/dining/john-ash/ Mamadios https://www.mamadios.com/ &amp;nbsp; Links: Wine Road Northern Sonoma County 50th Anniversary Gala tickets: https://www.wineroad.com/home/attachment/wineroad50thanniversarygala/ Birds &amp;amp; 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/ Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County. http://wineroadpodcast.libsyn.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42333550/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/42333550