Santi Takes Their Show on the Road

Santi, famous for exquisite food and wine pairing dinners, has found its perfect complement in Craig Strattman, their new Manager of Fine Catering. With a vision of presenting first-class events in a wide variety of local venues, Strattman plans to translate Santi’s award-winning meals to a larger scale, providing the same high quality to a lot more people.

'We get so many requests for off-site banquets and wedding dinners, and we Really want to do them. They’re lots of fun and they really give us an opportunity to shine. But there was just no way we could take on all that goes into them and keep the restaurant running smoothly,"  says co-chef/co-owner Thomas Oden. ‘We heard about Craig and his great reputation and his wide experience in the hospitality industry. The fact that he lives across the street from the restaurant was just parsley on the  gnocchi."

Partner Franco Dunn says, ‘We realized that Craig shared our vision of the Italian country taverna, where the dishes were created from  fresh seasonal ingredients and locally-raised products, and where social gatherings are about honoring guests with the very best on offer. His organizational skills, creative menu design, and strong work ethic make us confident that our new fine catering department will be a big  success."

Streetman’s experience ranges from freelance chef in many  Sonoma County wineries, to catering for major corporations and government  embassies, tohis latest position as hospitality director and executive chef at  Chalk Hill Estate Winery & Vineyards. His experience in large event production combined with his fine dining background make him an invaluable addition to the Santi team.

Santi, 21047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, is open for dinner Tuesday through Friday,  5:30-9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5:00-9:00 pm and for lunch Tuesday through  Saturday, 11:30 am-2:00 pm.  Menus and a sample wine list can be viewed on the website  at www.tavernasanti.com. For reservations, call 707/857-1790.