“For me, cooking is storytelling,” Chef Rogelio Garcia says. “It reflects my joy of ingredient sourcing, the anticipation of a new season, the essence of the sea and the soil, and my friendships with our ranchers, farmers and fishermen.” Leaning into this philosophy, Garcia has vaulted Auro at Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley to critical acclaim as its Executive Chef. Under his direction, the Calistoga-based restaurant has earned prestigious accolades, including Wine Spectator’s 2023 Best of Award of Excellence and a Michelin star.

Born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles and Napa, Garcia blends his heritage cuisine with classic French techniques, as well as Japanese influences. At Auro, Garcia’s culinary artistry gained national recognition on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15. His debut cookbook, Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California’s Wine Country, was published in September 2024, showcasing his place as an innovator of modern Mexican cuisine.