Rooted in the San Joaquin Valley

Lodi's Best New Restaurants

Led by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer, our all-new culinary program introduces two signature dining destinations and a reimagined approach to food, drink, and gathering. From garden to table, every element has been thoughtfully redesigned to celebrate the rich agricultural roots of Lodi.

With the French-inspired, California-rooted Maison Lodi, the bold and newly debuted Americana House, and a landscape filled with culinary gardens, Appellation Lodi is a destination where ingredients lead the way.

Restaurants

Americana House
Americana House
Anchored in Chef Charlie Palmer’s signature progressive American cooking philosophy, the all-new Americana House celebrates hyper-local ingredients, time-honored techniques, and a warm, convivial spirit.
Maison Lodi
Maison Lodi
Rooted in Lodi’s agricultural heritage, the menu features hearty breads and housemade pastries, alongside rotisserie chicken, seasonal salads, and artisan sandwiches, along with marketplace estate preserves, tinned fish, pickled vegetables, olive oil, and more.
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The Appellation Experience

Charlie Palmer
Master Chef
Charlie Palmer
Master chef, restaurateur, and hotel entrepreneur Charlie Palmer has garnered critical acclaim for his signature progressive American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Throughout his celebrated career, Chef Palmer has opened numerous notable restaurants nationwide, including the
Michelin-starred and acclaimed Aureole in Manhattan. Recognized as a culinary pioneer in Sonoma County, his eponymous Dry Creek Kitchen has been a cornerstone of Healdsburg's dining scene for over two decades. Now, as co-founder of Appellation, Chef Palmer brings his world-class culinary expertise to Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa.
Thomas Bellec
Chief Culinary Director
Thomas Bellec
Chef Thomas Bellec, Chief Culinary Director at Appellation, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for local flavors to every dish. Growing up in Brittany, France, his love for food was shaped by his family’s bakery and a coastal upbringing filled with fresh seafood.
After training at prestigious culinary schools and working in a Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Bellec embarked on a 20-year journey with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and is an honoree of a Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Académie Culinaire de France.
Marco Fossati
Executive Chef / Director of Food & Beverage
Marco Fossati
Marco Fossati is the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa, the debut property from the culinary-first hotel brand Appellation.
A seasoned hospitality leader with over two decades of international experience, Marco brings a rare blend of operational excellence and creative vision to the role. He currently oversees the resort’s two standout dining destinations: Americana House, showcasing Chef Charlie Palmer’s signature Progressive American cooking, and Maison Lodi, bringing the timeless craft of French baking to Lodi wine country.
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