With over twenty-five years of experience navigating the front lines of the hospitality industry, Kosta Staicoff has mastered the art of creating food that reflects its surroundings. Now at the helm of Mable’s Restaurant, Kosta’s menus are a direct reflection of the farms, waters, and shifting seasons of the Northern California coast.
Kosta’s diverse career has seen him lead kitchens at world-class destination resorts and innovative independent restaurants alike. His impressive background includes serving as the Executive Chef at the Relais & Châteaux designated Montpelier Inn in Nevis, West Indies. Closer to home, he was instrumental in the opening and development of Bay Area favorites like Buvette du Marais and helped shape the early, influential culinary cultures of Mill Valley Beerworks and Fort Point Beer Co.
At Mable’s, Kosta is known for his commitment to clarity, teamwork, and a profound respect for the ingredient. He eschews over-complication in favor of a simpler philosophy: food should connect the diner to where they are and the people they share the table with. At the North Coast Wine & Food Festival, Chef Kosta brings a refined yet approachable coastal sensibility that perfectly captures the spirit of West Marin.