A CONSTELLATION OF ARTISTS AND ARTISANS

WHO HELPED CURATE THE SPACE AND DEFINE THE EXPERIENCE AT PALETTE

Many of them enjoy long-standing working relationships with Peter because they believe in his methodology, his vision, and his deep-rooted values when it comes to sustainability and authenticity.

Art and Artisans: List

CERAMICIST

Ben and Tolley

are based in Santa Cruz, created custom dinnerware and mugs, and collected whale rib bones for the restaurant decoration

GLASSBLOWER

Sam Schumacher

produces and continually fixes individually blown and stained glasses, foam-shaped lightbulbs, absinthe fountains

MURALIST

Nathan Richard Phelps

painted exterior with black white foam-like patterns, hinting at the ocean and seafood

- did not interview -

BLACKSMITH

James Austin

remodeled hearth, makes custom knives and oyster blades

- did not interview -

FLORIST

Max Gill

is based in Berkeley and Emeryville and creates weekly floral installations on site for Palette and Chez Panisse

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kelly Puleio

captures cooking, tasting, seasonal menus, and dining experiences through her camera

My apologies that this is an incomplete roster of artists and artisans involved with Palette.

This page consists of those I contacted and interviewed for this project.