Tales Of The Bay
The Team

The New West Coast With Chef Dave
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I’ve covered a lot of ground as a Chef, Food Writer and Photographer. There is little left undone, it’s been a wild ride and I love to talk shop. Currently working statewide focusing on Sonoma and Orange Counties.


My culinary experience is formed around the manifestation of being puro Californio, with indigenous ancestors going back before the Spaniards arrived in Sonoma and the European side sailed from France to settle there in the 1850’s. Those roots run deep in ancestry and attitude. My pallette draws from West Coast Americana, Regional Mexican, Mediterranean, Moroccan and even aspects of Vietnamese. The West Coast experience is in my blood and the purest expression of that for me is via the plate and pen. I also have a gritty, sentimental side that I pour onto each preparation. Every dish has a story and that story deserves to be told.


I pride myself on being super easy to work with, food should be fun and I think good company makes for the very best of ingredients. Let’s have a meal to remember!


The Experience

Tales Of The Bay

322 guests
$NaN per adult, for 3 adults
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2 - 3 Hours

These selections cover the numerous cultures that made the California Coast what it is in a culinary sense. Flavors from Italy, Spain, Mexico, and even Portugal influence these plates with a solid nod to good ‘ol fashioned Americana. This menu is perfect for a balmy evening by the coast.


The Menu

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Note that dietary options in dark gray mean the item is always prepared this way; options in light gray indicate additional available preferences.

Caesar Salad a la Minute
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The Classic Tijuana presentation tossed to order with Home Made Croutons. Shaved Romano Cheese, Meyer Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic and Anchovies. Served in a very special vintage bowl, I’ll tell you about it.

Cioppino à Portuguesa

A Portuguese version of the classic Seafood Stew with Shrimp, Mussels, Whitefish, House Broth and Spicy Portuguese Linguica. Served with Crusty Bread.

$140 - $178 / adult

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