In episode forty-three of the Napa Valley Insider podcast, Andrew sits down with Philip Tessier—renowned chef, restauranteur, and chef-partner at PRESS in St. Helena.
Philip shares his inspiring journey from cooking family meals as a teenager in Virginia to earning Michelin stars and leading Team USA to its historic silver and gold wins at the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition. He opens up about PRESS’s evolution into a Napa Valley institution, his vision for the future with the new Understudy project, and how he's building community and mentorship for the next generation of chefs. From international accolades to Napa Valley roots, Philip’s story is one of relentless passion, creativity, and leadership.
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