The Overlook Food & Dining

Every day our livestock and vineyard teams work in partnership with animals, land, microbes and people to grow healthy soil, restore biodiversity, and provide delicious, nourishing food for our community. Using the practices of regenerative agriculture and holistic management, we produce 100% grass-fed-and-finished lamb and beef, pastured pork and turkey, and organic winegrapes on 7500 acres of organic crop and rangeland. Livestock are integrated into our cropping systems, including our 25-acre vineyard which is “managed” by the sheep through grazing and pruning.

Phil Foster operates two ranches near San Juan Bautista and Hollister with his wife Katherine where they grow an average of 60 certified organic vegetables, melons and fruit per year on over 250 acres. The farm started out conventionally but Phil began to experiment with growing a few acres organically in 1989 and eventually moved into completely organic production because it proved to be a wise economic move. An infinitely curious person, Phil is always looking at how to make things better and sharing what he’s learning with his community. Phil and his farm team strive to maintain the Pinnacle label's high quality by treating their workers, products, land, community and the planet with the utmost respect. We have much appreciation for this hard-working team and love buying their exceptional produce (their sweet carrots are a delicious staple on our menus!)

Oya Organic farm is a CCOF-certified organic farm in Hollister, CA run by Marsha Habib and Modesto Sanchez Cruz. The pair combine the agroecological farming practices they learned in California and Oaxaca, Mexico, along with philosophical influences from Marsha’s Japanese background. More than 50 different crops are grown at one time in the nutrient-rich soil of Oya Organic farm.

Along with her husband and four children, Doniga Markegard owns and operates Markegard Family Grass-Fed LLC raising grass-fed beef, lamb, pastured pork and dairy supplying the Bay Area with local, nutrient-dense foods. The family ranch leases land throughout the Bay Area spanning over 8000 acres. 

Maria Ana and her daughters Yesenia and Angelica work every day to give us fresh, healthy California-grown produce. Named after Maria’s mother, Narci Organics produces kale, strawberries, and other fresh fruits and vegetables in San Juan Bautista. Starting with the Farmer Education Program (PEPA) at the Agriculture & Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) and later partnering with Tera Farm, Maria Ana and her daughters now grow enough food to serve many people in their area. We are impressed by the family’s dedication and commitment to good farming practices, and to growing food for their community. This mother-and-daughters trio brings leadership, experience, intuition, and fun to their successful business operation.

Burroughs Family Farms is a 5th Generation Family Farm in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The Burroughs family produces high quality, nutrient dense, organic foods. Their farming practices are based in regenerative agriculture and sustainability and their operations are run by their family. With over 100 years of farming heritage, the family loves to pass down their love for the land and good stewardship to each new generation. BFF produces Organic Almonds, Pastured Eggs & Lamb, Milk, Olive Oil, Cheese, Soap, and more. Burroughs Family Orchards is the first almond farm in the world to be certified Regenerative Organic by the Regenerative Organic Alliance.

Established in 1995 by Caryl Levine and Ken Lee, Lotus Foods’ mission is to partner in fair trade with small family farmers around the world who are growing rice more sustainably and preserving rice biodiversity. They believe that by pursuing smart product innovation, better growing practices, and delicious whole grain heirloom rice varieties we’ll lessen our environmental impact, improve nutrition for our consumers and create more social and economic justice for small farmers.

Founded in 1994, Straus Family Creamery is a mission-driven, family-owned-and-operated business dedicated to making premium organic dairy products, with minimal processing. The Straus Dairy Farm and Creamery, located in the small town of Marshall on the Northern California Coast, was the first certified organic dairy farm west of the Mississippi River and the first 100% certified organic creamery in the United States. In addition to the Straus Dairy Farm, Straus Family Creamery buys certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified milk from 11 other organic family farms in Northern California’s Marin and Sonoma Counties. The combination of rich soil, one of the nation’s most diverse grassland systems, and a mild coastal climate create the ideal setting for organic dairy farming. Land stewardship and sustainable farming are deeply rooted principles in certified organic farming practices.

Firebrand Artisan Breads is a mission-based bakery that creates the finest wood-fired breads and artisanal pastries in the Bay, available for retail and wholesale purchase. We  hire from within our community to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide high-quality products as well as high-quality jobs with a strong focus on hiring people with high barriers to employment, such as folks who have been formerly incarcerated or formerly homeless.is an inclusive, equitable workplace, providing good jobs for those with barriers to employment through the craft of artisanal baking.‍

Through integrated programs for employee personal development and growth, Firebrand supports our employees’ growth to live up to their potential and become the best versions of themselves.