Pairing the late Chef Gerry Hayden’s miso pork chop with croixwine is *chef’s kiss*. After all, Croix did win the Ultimate Pinot Smackdown at last year’s Pigs & Pinot. When you go to their website to order, use… instagram.com/p/CBTyi7-Hk19/…

Next up on our #pigsandpinot Instagram Live series we’re hanging with Ben from papapietroperrywinery tomorrow at 1pm PST/4pm EST. Tag your cooking buddy in the comments and enter to win a signed cookbook. ⁣ ⁣ If you… instagram.com/p/CBjOZJpHxsl/…

Just an incredible Top Chef finale last night. Win or lose, we’re so proud of you @bryanvoltaggio. I’ve got a bottle of champagne with your name on it🍾 instagram.com/p/CBoWwN_H--o/…

Good things take time. We’re on the hunt for Aureole’s new Manhattan home – that perfect spot where my team can pour our hearts into the dynamic dining experience you’ve loved for over 30 years. Until then, we’re… instagram.com/p/CBwB4s3HYRV/…

Tomorrow on our #pigsandpinot Instagram Live series, we’ve got my friend Jeff from williamsselyemwinery at 1pm PST/4pm EST. This is a really special one cause they don’t sell to the general public. Lucky for us,… instagram.com/p/CB1KliYHgjv/…

Catch me talking to Jesse Katz over at Aperture tomorrow on his Dining In IG Live series at 1pm PST/4pm EST. I’ll be making this mustard-crusted rack of lamb to pair with their 2017 Aperture Cellars SJ Ranch… instagram.com/p/CCEsSjhnXJ7/…

Tomorrow on our #pigsandpinot Instagram Live series, I’m chatting with Justin from twomeycellars at 1pm PST/4pm EST. Mention a friend in the comments and enter to win a signed cookbook. ⁣ ⁣ We’re getting ready for… instagram.com/p/CCHUwcxHX4u/…

My one piece of advice when you make this at home — call dibs on the bone! Thank you Justin for hanging out; I’d better see you at next year’s #pigsandpinot. Head over to twomeycellars website to order any one of… instagram.com/p/CCJ6oyinlHm/…

Taking a page out of papachef44’s book and making this strawberry tart for the holiday weekend:⁣ ⁣ 1/ For the pastry cream, heat up 400g milk, 100g heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla extract⁣ 2/ Mix 4 egg yolks,… instagram.com/p/CCOVE1GnuV8/…

TUNE IN: I’ll be talking all things restaurants and wine tomorrow on IG with executive editor Tom Matthews for @winespectator’s Straight Talk series at 4pm PST/7pm EST. instagram.com/p/CCUEbSEHodt/…

No champagne was wasted during today’s #pigsandpinot. Thank you valerieloveschampagne for joining us — it’s the first time a guest pulled out a saber! We taste-tested and can confirm that both the champagne and the… instagram.com/p/CCb7e-wFAN2/…

Next Tuesday, sharpen those knives and cook alongside me. I’m teaming up with @citymeals and my friend drewnieporent to make my one-pot Country Captain Chicken from Remington Camp Cooking.⁣ ⁣ Go to citymeals.org,… instagram.com/p/CC6j3_vncz4/…

Tomorrow is Thursday and you know what that means — another installment of our #pigsandpinot Instagram Live series. Jeff from blackkitecellars is joining us at 1pm PST/4pm EST with their 2017 Gap’s Crown Vineyard.… instagram.com/p/CC9Tv4xnTPt/…

These pinot-brined pork chops are 🔥. Two things to note: 1) cooked melons are a thing, add them to your repertoire 2) don’t let the color of the pork scare you, it’s the pinot brine. Thank you Jeff for joining us… instagram.com/p/CC___eunu75/…

It’s prime peach season so there’s no better time to grill them. This weekend, try my take with lemon-pepper syrup and tell me how they turn out. Recipe up on the website. @ Healdsburg, California instagram.com/p/CDUY1k-HGDN/…

Lobster claw swimming in a sea of chilled corn soup ➡️ order it for pickup or delivery Aureole New York. No oven required. instagram.com/p/CDevX7aHDJC/…

It’s a #pigsandpinot IG Live takeover! Get in on the action tomorrow at 1pm PST/4pm EST on @drycreekkitchen’s account with Scottie, Mr. Pigs and Pinot himself dgroomie, and Mick from sonomacutrer. They’re making… instagram.com/p/CDhQsOAHWCh/…

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and auction winners of Project Zin, we raised nearly $50k for Down Syndrome Association North Bay. Next year, we’ll be back together again, celebrating our community and… instagram.com/p/CEXehs3ncxw/…

This memory popped up to remind me of an incredible night two years ago, celebrating @aureolenewyork’s 30th anniversary with an incredible crew. @ Aureole instagram.com/p/CGlPCFSn03k/…

Heard the big news? #Chef Chef Charlie Palmer has a new video series on WineSpectator.com, 'American Artisan,' where he takes us behind the scenes with artisans in #California #wine country. Read on for details and watch the premiere episode! winesp.ec/3ncKkIL