big west bistro
from Chef Lily Chait
New in 2026: A place to slow down, settle in, and nourish yourself in the midst of the celebration.
French bistro meets California co-op – it’s like Shangri La and Paul Bert had a baby that grew up to be a west county cowboy. Chef Lily Chait offers a hyper-seasonal plate built around peak produce, with optional protein add-ons and a few surprise treats all weekend long.
Sit down in the shady Solar Punk pergola for a gentle respite from the buzzing grove. You’ll find long tables laden with patchwork tablecloths, candlelight, beauty-pageant-worthy local produce, and flirty flowers. Bianka & Sabreen from Cute Coffee will be on the decks, spinning smooth disco beats through the space.
Pre-order coming soon!
menu preview
“Bread for All”
Giant bread bowl in the grove
Local butter & olive oil
“The Plate”
Grilled zucchini/summer squash with mint almond gremolata
Farro salad with fennel + shallot + pea tendrils
Lentil salad with radicchio + parsley + fig mustard vinaigrette
Market lettuces with snap peas + herbs + lemon
Brown rice crispy treat
“The Protein”
Halibut with preserved lime cherry tomato salsa
Grilled chicken with preserved lime cherry tomato salsa
“The Snacks”
Crispy chickpeas with fried herbs
Whole roasted sweet potato with miso butter
Interested in featuring your specialty ingredients, beauty-pageant produce, homewares or special something at the Bistro this year?
Reach out to hello@bigwestwinefest.com to learn more about our bespoke sponsorship packages for fiscal sponsors & in-kind donations!