Host Steve (Esteban) Rose is a third generation San Franciscan. He graduated top of his class from the San Francisco City College Hotel and Restaurant management program. The Chef apprenticed for many years throughout California and Nevada prior to opening his own restaurant in Sonoma Valley’s wine country. After thirty-six years in business, he decided to sell and re-season his focus to helping people learn how to make healthy and sustainable choices and explore the growing need for organic cooking and living.The Chef also directs the culinary arts program at Chop’s Teen Club in Santa Rosa, California. He teaches the teens front- and back-of-the-house skills, ultimately preparing them to be part of our ever growing hospitality industry.
Steve strives to live the lifestyle that he shares with everyone through biodynamic and organic farming, driving an all-electric vehicle, winemaking with his organic/biodynamic grapes and energy conservation along with solar and wind sources and so much more. Catch the show to enjoy, learn and enrich your lives! The Organic Rose is currently being aired on several PBS stations as well as YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook.