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    MOHI Food & Wine

    Leal Hospitality and Appellation welcome you to the first-ever MOHI Food & Wine Festival, the premier culinary event of the region. The MOHI Food & Wine Festival will directly support the creation and development of hospitality programs across the Morgan Hill Unified School District.

     

    Chef Charlie Palmer

    Influenced by his upstate New York childhood experience working in his family's vegetable garden, Charlie Palmer was an early advocate of farm over factory food.

     

    Chef Tyler Florence

    Tyler Florence, a Food Network star with 28 years of experience, has charmed millions with shows like “Tyler’s Ultimate” and “The Great Food Truck Race,” now in its 17th season.

     

    Chef Michael Mina

    Michael Mina, chef and founder of Mina Group, oversees over 30 award-winning restaurants nationwide. Born in Cairo and raised in Washington, he trained at the Culinary Institute of America and refined his skills at Aureole in NYC.

     

    Chef Elizabeth Falkner

    Elizabeth Falkner is an award-winning chef with a 20-year culinary career in San Francisco and a decade in New York. She frequently cooks at Food & Wine Festivals and fundraisers, and has served numerous celebrities.

     

    Chef Thomas Bellec

    Chef Thomas Bellec is the Chief Culinary Director at Appellation, where he ensures the highest possible quality of food service to the hotel restaurants, banquets and functions throughout the Appellation portfolio, creating consistent a

     

    Chef Todd Fisher

    For over 30 years, Chef Todd has held prestigious kitchen roles around the Monterey Peninsula and has been recognized for his culinary expertise, including hosting "The United States of Bacon" on Discovery Network.

     

    Chef Lance Ramhurst

    Lance Ramhurst was born and raised in Howell, New Jersey. He graduated in 2004 with a degree in Culinary Arts from Atlantic Cape Culinary Academy in Atlantic City, N.J.

     

    Chef Nicola Cavicchini

    With over eight years of experience in luxury resorts, my culinary journey began in Australia, where I first refined my skills. After returning to Italy to deepen my expertise in traditional Italian cuisine, I moved to Hawaii.

     

    Chef Salvatore Calisi

    Originally from NYC and the son of Italian immigrants, his parents and grandparents all owned restaurants throughout his childhood. He was basically raised in kitchens.

     

    Chef Lou Zulaica

    Chef Lou Zulaica graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and has over 30 years of culinary experience.

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    Boots & Brews 'Mo Country Weekend Party Lineup - Recovery Party

    Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend! Grab your boots, invite your friends, and join us for the ultimate country party experience. See y’all there.

    Sunday 6/30 - Boots & Brews Recovery Party 

    • Time: 11am - 3pm
    • Location: MOHI Farm | 90 E. 3rd St. Morgan Hill
    • Live Band Performance: Enjoy toe-tapping, boot-stomping tunes from our amazing live band, SOUTHBOUND 101!

     

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