Personalities
Eric Olson
Executive Chef, Allegretto Vineyard Resort
A leader in conceptualizing, developing, managing and achieving excellence within both the private and public sector of restaurant and culinary offerings, openings and relaunches. Combining his formal training with his culinary experience acquired in twelve different countries, Chef Eric creates eclectic menus and dining concepts. His ability to seek and establish strong and successful partnerships with local farmers, growers and artisans ensures their commitment to providing the best in production and a quality product unique to the location and region.
A strong business acumen and proven track record in achieving profitability. He has
established F&B businesses starting at a zero base. Committed to ensuring that the business is established with a sound infrastructure designed towards profitability. Well versed in the sales and marketing of the products, hands on in networking with the most highly regarded wineries in the Central Coast and Napa Valley partnering with them as the featured Culinarian for special events, developing paring menus and professional kitchen development.
Also committed to health as a lifestyle, Chef Eric has spent the last three years studying sustainable cuisine, super foods and resourcing earth's unique offerings through the exploration of forging. Experienced in implementing and developing powerful sources of organic proteins, delicious plant products, gluten free baking raw desserts and raw bars.Introducing recipes that carry the purest in nutritional value all with a culinary flair.
