Michael Chiarello’s Estate Just Filed a Lawsuit Against Its (Now) Former Restaurant Bottega | Eater SF

"The Napa restaurant is listed among the enduring locations in the chef’s group and is presented within the context of the chef’s long regional influence: at 24 years old he became executive chef at St. Helena’s Tra Vigne in 1987, later launched Chiarello Family Vineyards, and reached national stardom with the Food Network show Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello. Reflecting on his career and impact, Eileen Gordon wrote, "Given the joy, laughter, and delicious moments he gave people for decades, how could we sit by in silence?" - Dianne de Guzman