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Savoy passages Q&A with Chef Paul Shields By Hana-Lee Sedgwick
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aul Shields is one-half of the team behind Savoy Café, the much-loved Santa Barbara eatery he co-owns with his wife, Kathy. The Shieldses are also part of Savoy Wines, the downtown wine shop they opened in June 2017 with partner Bob Wesley. I caught up with Paul to chat about what inspired them to venture into the wine world and what he thinks makes Savoy Wines special.
The Savoy Café & Deli crew. Wine store manager Bob Wesley (left) with owner/Chefs Kathy and Paul Shields. w w w. f o o d – h o m e . c o m
You’ve had a successful business with Savoy Café, so what propelled you to undertake a new project? Put simply, the chance to learn more about wine and to work with Bob Wesley of Lazy Acres and Winehound fame. That, and having yet another entrepreneurial seizure. (continued)
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