Executive Chef Kirk Bruderer

Kirk Bruderer is a Berkeley native who was raised in Lafayette. Kirk's career began while a student in San Luis Obispo, working at F. McClintock's in Shell Beach, California. His culinary career includes working with renowned chefs; Paul Bertolli at Olivetto, David Kinch at Saratoga's Sent Sovi and Manresa and Thomas Keller at French Laundry in Yountville and Bouchon in Las Vegas. Kirk also studied overseas, working at Marc Meneau's 3-Michelin star restaurant "L'Esperance" and Moush Moush in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Kirk's hobbies include camping, backpacking, mountain biking and skiing. His passion for sourcing the finest local ingredients is evident in the artistry and freshness of his dishes. He looks forward to offering his world-class cuisine to the patrons in his home town.