At Beerwood in Los Osos, Chef Jess Saddoff-Bauer and owner Annie Steinmann work hard to offer a family-friendly space and an elevated brewpub experience. I came to know Beerwood through gorgeous pictures of Chef Jess’s charcuterie platters, so imagine my delight when she brought one to the house for our interview! I learned a lot about her background, which includes fighting her way into sushi kitchens to learn the craft and become a well-respected sushi chef. (I suspect it also explains why the charcuterie boards are so precise, colorful, and beautiful. That level of care and skill doesn’t just happen.) I learned a lot about Annie too, how she worked in a previous iteration of the business and how she, her husband, and her friends really wanted to see the space thrive. We also talked about the brewpub’s support of the LGBTQ community and how relationships are everything in Los Osos-Baywood Park. Here are Chef Jess Saddoff-Bauer and Annie Steinmann of Beerwood. By the way, it doesn’t happen often, but I sometimes forget to ask guests about their final meal. That happened here, sadly, but I was able to get Jess and Annie on a voicemail that I share at the end. Enjoy.
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