The Vision
Through innovative and thoughtful programming, Team Kostow creates more than dramatic dining experiences, but singular and personal expressions of their lives and locale. With Christopher + Martina Kostow at the helm, Team Kostow consists of long standing Culinary, Operations, Beverage, and Marketing hospitality professionals – each overseeing all existing + upcoming projects.
Christopher Kostow
A Michelin-starred chef before the age of 30, Christopher Kostow draws upon his own American upbringing and the singular beauty and bounty of the Napa Valley, with a global influence, to cook food that is thoughtful, personal, and in concert with his community and collaborators. The youngest American-born chef to ever receive the coveted Michelin three-star accolade, Christopher was also chosen as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs and holds an award from the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef: West.
Martina Kostow
Martina Kostow is an award-winning marketing communications professional and has provided strategic counsel for clients primarily in the consumer products and food and beverage industry for more than 20 years. Martina made her way to Napa Valley after starting her own consultancy, including The Restaurant at Meadowood and Christopher Kostow. During her time as Director of Communications, Martina established Christopher’s first brand partnership, Lexus Culinary Masters. Shortly thereafter, brand partnerships grew to include Samsung, Le Creuset, American Express, Cadillac, Goop, Illy Coffee, among others.
Now, as CEO & Co-Founder of Team Kostow, Martina oversees all operations, partnerships, and marketing for new and existing concepts. These concepts have included The Restaurant at Meadowood, The Charter Oak, Ensue, Loveski, and Ciccio; with the portfolio rapidly expanding.