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John Ash
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
James Beard Award recipient John Ash built his work around Wine Country cuisine, with the region staying central to the cooking from the start. He began at the Courthouse Café in downtown Santa Rosa in the 1970s, then opened John Ash & Co. Nearby in 1980.
The Climb
Training at Culinary Institute of America Greystone shaped John Ash’s foundation before he moved into professional kitchens.
Today
At Culinary Institute of America Greystone, John Ash teaches as an adjunct instructor. Wine Country cuisine remains the frame for his cooking.
Signature
John Ash’s signature dishes include From the Earth to the Table, The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood, Culinary Birds, and John Ash Cooking One-on-One.
Recognition
The James Beard Award is the major honor attached to John Ash’s career.
Profile updated July 2026
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Where did John Ash train or study?
John Ash trained at Culinary Institute of America Greystone.
What is John Ash known for?
Wine Country cuisine.
