Our organically farmed gardens are the inspiration for EDGE’s ever-changing seasonal menus. Etched in glass, sculpted in metal, carved in stone, and printed on our labels and literature, the Vine of Life reminds us that Stone Edge Farm is always a work in progress. This symbol underscores our reverence for nature and our unwavering commitment to soil, water, air, and energy conservation. The Stone Edge Farm logo, the Vine of Life, depicts a human figure in a circle of grapevines. A designer by inclination and training, Leslie developed EDGE’s unique design and aesthetic vision, and oversaw the building’s transformation into the welcoming, contemporary dining space it is today. The couple found their place just off Sonoma Plaza in a historic Victorian. In 2004, they launched Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards and Winery with grapes from their organically farmed estate, and in 2012, acquired a second estate vineyard and orchard property on Moon Mountain called Silver Cloud.Īs their culinary gardens grew, Leslie noted the need for a hospitality space that could bring together that seasonal bounty with Stone Edge Farm wines. The McQuowns named their home for a century-old stone border around a bygone sheep pasture, and expanded the estate to its present-day 16 acres, with nearly five acres of vineyard as the centerpiece.
The couple moved to Sonoma in the mid-1990s after falling in love with a historic property along Carriger Creek, just three miles from Sonoma Plaza. Mac, a serial entrepreneur, cofounded the Chalone Wine Group and Carmenet Winery, and for decades spent much of his time in northern California wine country. Mac and Leslie McQuown are the visionaries behind EDGE restaurant and Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards and Winery. Their common dedication and purpose inspired Fiorella to join the Stone Edge Farm team in 2016, and continue to galvanize her culinary artistry today. Week after week, her dishes at EDGE are intensely seasonal, inspired, respectful and wholesome.įiorella believes strongly in honoring the earth’s resources by farming organically and minimizing waste, a commitment she shares with proprietors Mac and Leslie McQuown.
Her interest in health inspired her to study both herbal medicine and Ayurvedic principles, which subtly inform her style as a chef.
While deliciousness is always paramount, Fiorella cooks to nourish as well as delight. A lover of fine wine, she earned her certification as a sommelier to deepen her understanding of wine and food alchemy. She spent the next decade honing her skills and palate around the world, from Florida, Hawaii, and California to Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and India. Early on, she also learned the value of cooking seasonally with local ingredients, and making the most of every precious resource.įiorella’s passion for helping others initially inspired her to study medicine, but she eventually found her true path through a bachelor’s degree at Le Cordon Bleu in Lima. With family roots in Italy and the Middle East as well as Peru, Fiorella grew up with a rich diversity of dishes and flavors at home. Team Culinary Director & Executive Chef Fiorella ButronĬhef Fiorella Butron’s upbringing in Peru introduced her to culinary traditions from Spain, China, Japan, and Africa, as well as the indigenous people of South America. The result is a dining experience like no other: sophisticated, innovative and satisfying. Culinary Director & Executive Chef Fiorella Butron preserves and respects the integrity of these ultra-local ingredients with a diverse range of techniques learned through her extensive world travels, her training in Ayurvedic cooking, and her own multi-cultural heritage.ĭrawing on her skills as a certified sommelier, our chef creates a weekly-changing prix-fixe menu intended to pair with Stone Edge Farm’s portfolio of Old World-inspired estate wines. Stone Edge Farm’s responsibly managed farm, orchard, and vineyards in Sonoma County supply nearly all of the restaurant’s produce proteins are sourced from local ranchers and Bay Area fishermen. Locally grown and globally informed, the food at EDGE is at the vanguard of sustainable contemporary cuisine. The sleekly updated dining space creates an ambiance of relaxed elegance and comfort in the heart of wine country. EDGE is the restaurant of Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards and Winery in downtown Sonoma, located steps off the square in a Victorian home exquisitely renovated by owners Leslie and Mac McQuown.
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