"The Good Stuff" - Episode 97: Stark Reality Restaurants

"The Good Stuff" - Episode 97: Stark Reality Restaurants
"The Good Stuff"
"The Good Stuff" - Episode 97: Stark Reality Restaurants

Aug 02 2025 | 00:40:00

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Episode 97 August 02, 2025 00:40:00

Hosted By

Karissa Kruse Virginie Boone

Show Notes

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Mark Stark, Executive Chef & Co-Founder, and Terri Stark, Hospitality Director & Co-Founder of Stark Reality Restaurants.

The husband-and-wife team provide a behind the scenes look into Stark Reality Restaurants, a collection of eight locally loved restaurants in Sonoma County. They opened their first, Willi’s Wine Bar, in 2002, introducing the small plates concept to Santa Rosa. Over the next two decades, they steadily expanded their footprint across Sonoma County. 

Listen in to hear about their journey from meeting in Palo Alto to building one of Sonoma County’s most beloved restaurant groups, their inspirations behind each unique concept, and how they balance culinary creativity with hospitality excellence! 

 

 

 

 

 

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