John Fanaris

About John Fanaris

Certified Sommelier - Level II certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Owner/GM of a restaurant, wine bar and gourmet market - Rustic Kitchen - in Mar Vista. Real Estate Brokers License issues by California DRE

Experience

1. Owner - Gm Certified Sommelier

   Rustic Kitchen Restaurant & Wine Bar

   Oct 2014 — Present · CA

   The mission of Rustic Kitchen is to provide the community with a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy high quality food & beverages in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. The RK Café serves delicious fresh food at a reasonable price and can cater any event from casual to elegant. Our RK Marketplace offers unique artisanal and gourmet selections and private label products from sauces and dressings to spice rubs and salsa’s. Grab & Go meals from our deli case as well as custom ordering options enables our customers take the flavors of Rustic Kitchen with them to their home or office. The wine bar has over 30 local craft beers and over 80 boutique wines by the glass. The wine list was recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2019. Chef Noelle, John\'s wife, has put together an eclectic menu of classic American comfort food also with some eclectic twist. Our intention is to adhere to the principles of farm-to-table with the majority of our offerings locally sourced, from socially and environmentally conscious, certified organic and sustainable producers.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Science

  1987 — 1990

• USC Marshall School of Business

  BS

  1987 — 1990