Vincenzo Loseto & Top Chef on Bravo

In episode thirty-nine of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with Vincenzo Loseto, Chef de Cuisine at PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena. Vincenzo shares his culinary journey from fishing with family in Long Island to working in world-renowned kitchens like Eleven Madison Park—and now leading one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated restaurants. Currently starring on Bravo’s Top Chef, Vincenzo opens up about his creative process, PRESS’s evolution, and what it’s like to build a farm-to-table tasting menu that celebrates Napa’s unique growing seasons.

Episode Highlights:

• From New York to Napa – Vincenzo’s path through culinary icons like Noma and Eleven Madison Park to becoming Chef de Cuisine at PRESS.
• A Napa-Driven Menu – How PRESS is redefining fine dining with house-grown ingredients, seasonal changes, and a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Beyond the White Tablecloth – The vision behind PRESS’s new lounge menu and upcoming projects like a bakery, butcher, and casual eatery next door.
• Cooking for the Masses – Behind the scenes of PRESS’s elevated fair food at BottleRock, including the now-famous lobster corn dog.
• From Chef to Celebrity – What it’s really like filming Top Chef, and how the show’s camaraderie surprised him.

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