NIBBLE. SIP. VISIT.
Affronti means “the place”

Ambiance
Designed by co-owner Margo Goodwin-Gordon of Zsa Zsa Zsu Commercial Interiors in collaboration with San Francisco’s Architects II design duo, the vision was an unpretentious, hang out space with comfortable leather furnishings blending with modern works of art by local artists to offer a space that is equally welcoming for an intimate date, group dinner/meeting or an after-hour cocktail party. The inside dining room is dominated by a horseshoe shaped wine bar with seating options that include a long banquette, cozy tables and chic lounge area with a unique fireplace. String lights criss-cross the open air private courtyard which offers protected private dining with an intricate riddling rack gated entry, lush plants, tables with generous sized chairs, as well as cushy outdoor lounge seating and a corner water feature that adds to the relaxed, easy mood of the space.

Food I Cal-Mediterranean Small Plates
Chef-Owner, Jude Affronti attended the celebrated Culinary Institute of America where he received the Solomon Award for promoting the enhancement of culinary arts. After additional food studies in Italy, he moved to Manhattan as Chef de Cuisine at Pò, the flagship locale of nationally acclaimed Iron Chef Mario Batali. Leaving the Batali Empire in 1999 to return to his native Bay Area, Jude worked in such legendary kitchens as Stars Restaurant, Zuni Café and Bacar Restaurant and Wine Bar. In 2002, Jude took an Instructor position at the California Culinary Academy.

Wanting to raise his children in a small town environment, in 2006 Jude came to Healdsburg, landing at the popular Charcuterie and later at Santi, where he headed lunch. He is sought after for lectures, demonstrations & judging in both Manhattan and the Bay Area and volunteers with the Healdsburg Education Foundation and other local causes.

Wine I “Come for the wine, stay for the food!”
Wine Buyer and Assistant Manager Aaron Romano have developed a wine list that is diverse, thoughtful and ever changing. With the food on his mind, Aaron fashions a wine list to complement the multi-dimensional, Cal-Mediterranean cuisine of Affronti. A native to the Wine Country, he knows where to find the most interesting wines, wineries, and wine trends. He is forever on the lookout for small, local producers as well as European wines that are both food friendly and out of the ordinary. Aaron hopes to help educate and broaden the palates of our guests by introducing them to new varietals, while still fulfilling cravings for their quintessential favorites.

Service
General Manager Julie Moore is an integral part of the Affronti team. She has earned a stellar reputation in Healdsburg for her many years of warm professionalism and exemplary customer service at Zin Restaurant and the Grape Leaf Inn. Julie has developed a staff that is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.

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