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V ine Hospitality is growing its brands, which include Left Bank Brasserie, LB Steak, and Meso Modern Medi terranean. Two restau rants are slated to open this year, one of which will be a new Italian con cept, Rollati Ristorante, in downtown San Jose, California. At this location, “we are planning to intro duce a retail compo nent that we haven’t tried before, with grab and-go options such as fresh pastas and wine,” says CEO Oba diah Ostergard. “The idea is to have residents of the area dine with us, but also stop by to pick up meals to make [at home].” The company will also renew its focus on Mac’n Cheese Shop, which offers gourmet macaroni and cheese for pickup and delivery across the Bay Area. Vine Hospitality

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FRENCH INSPIRED LEFT BANK BRASSERIE HAS EXPANDED TO THREE LOCATIONS.

programs to sup port local schools, and our Flight for Allyship,” Ostergard says of the program Vine Hospital ity launched in 2021 that spotlights underrepre sented winemakers. The group plans to stay focused on the Bay Area, “but the thought of expansion has certainly crossed our minds,” Ostergard adds. “We continually see lots of opportuni ties in California and have not explored them, but that’s not to say we wouldn’t in the future.”

prides itself on build ing restaurants that are long-lasting members of the community; one of its restaurants has been open for 20 years, and another for 30. “We enjoy participating in community events and giving back through

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