The Inn at Mattei's Tavern Unveils New Culinary Leadership with Chef Joseph Humphrey and Adrien Cuenin

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection and a premier culinary destination on California's Central Coast, proudly announces the appointments of Executive Chef Joseph Humphrey and Food & Beverage Director Adrien Cuenin. With their combined expertise and passion for regional cuisine, they are set to elevate the property's acclaimed dining and beverage offerings, ensuring exceptional and memorable guest experiences.

Chef Joseph Humphrey brings over three decades of culinary expertise, having worked with the renowned Brennan family in New Orleans and held key roles alongside celebrated chefs Bradley Ogden and Michael Mina in San Francisco. His impressive career includes earning Michelin stars at The Restaurant at Meadowood and Cavallo Point, the latter of which he opened, as well as leading top Bay Area restaurants, a major restaurant group, and a fine dining consulting firm. Most recently, Humphrey consulted for Bishop's Lodge and Hotel Jerome, both part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, and a long-time resident of the Bay Area, Humphrey enjoys coastal living, gardening, and amateur auto mechanics. As Executive Chef, he will oversee the four dining venues at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, including The Tavern, the signature restaurant that showcases the region's rich bounty with rustic yet refined dishes.