Meet Sanctuary Bistro and a Cookbook Giveaway!
Sanctuary Bistro Cookbook Giveaway!
Jennifer has graciously given us a copy of the newly released Sanctuary Bistro Cookbook. Scroll to the end of the post for instructions on entering to win the cookbook!
Tucked in a quiet little Berkeley neighborhood just blocks from the bay, Sanctuary Bistro is an oasis. Chef Barry Horton’s passion for exquisitely prepared, delicious plant based, gluten free food is embodied in every dish. Starting with a seasonal amuse-bouche, every dish that follows is exceptional in it’s flavor combinations and presentation.
Chef Barry’s approach is simple. He lets the fresh, organic ingredients speak for themselves. The dinner menu is French in style while the lunch menu is more simple, but every bit as flavorful. And, their Sunday brunch? With gluten-free pancakes and waffles, portobello Florentine, and a host of other wonderful choices, it is a favorite of ours.
The food at Sanctuary Bistro is extraordinary, but that is only part of the story. The true heart and soul of the restaurant goes way beyond what is on the menu. Jennifer Jones Horton, Chef Barry’s wife has created an amazing space that not only gives back to the surrounding community, it is a space based on compassion. A place for the Horton’s to help support and showcase other family businesses and causes.
Compassion and wanting to make the world a better place have always been what Jennifer desires. Together their mission is creating a loving place where people can enjoy a meal. They consider Sanctuary Bistro their home and welcome everyone, vegan and non-vegan alike.
Chef Barry and Jennifer met at the Stanford Inn in Mendocino. Jennifer was driving across the country and her car gave up when she reached the Inn. It was meant to be. She started by running the organic gardens, which she admired she really didn’t know much about and ended up being Jeff Stanford’s assistant.
Chef Barry was in the kitchen at The Ravens, Stanford Inn’s restaurant, which was vegetarian at the time. The two began dating. For Jennifer, eating vegan came from making healthier choices and her compassion for animals. Barry made the change overnight. He quietly removed cheese from the menu at The Ravens and no one seemed to notice. The Ravens is now a highly respected vegan restaurant that still uses many of the recipes that Chef Barry developed.
The two started dating and eventually got married. Wanting a larger community, they moved to San Francisco. Jennifer was teaching and Barry worked as a personal chef. They started Local Love catering, a plant based catering company.
In 2013, they decided that what they really wanted was a restaurant. But not just any restaurant, a place to develop a supportive community. They launched a kickstart campaign and surpassed their goal. A year later, Sanctuary Bistro opened.
Chef Barry and Jennifer work insanely hard. Running the restaurant and also making sure they and their two young children enjoy a family life outside of the restaurant takes a lot. I love that on Mother’s day, Jennifer’s daughter was following her around, hanging onto her apron strings.
It’s all about love. Clients are friends, stories are shared, and people are supported. They have done exactly what they set out to do…create a sanctuary that also happens to be an outstanding bistro.
Chef Barry and Jennifer kindly gave us permission to share one of their recipes from the cookbook with you. Their delicious raw “Rawlmond Joy’s” are so tasty and a great sweet treat to have on hand. For the recipe, click here: Rawlmond Joy’s.
Contest is now closed. Our winner is Alisa from Connecticut.
Contest is now closed. Our winner is Alisa from Connecticut!
Sanctuary Bistro has just released a wonderful cookbook featuring many of Chef Barry’s delicious recipes. If you can’t make it to Berkeley, CA, you can still enjoy his skills at creating delicious gluten free, vegan food. I love this cookbook and we are giving away a copy!
Can’t wait for the contest? You can order a copy of the cookbook here: Buy Sanctuary Bistro Cookbook
To enter, just leave a quick comment about why you like eating plant based food in the comment section of this post. Winner will be selected by random number generator and notified on Saturday, June 24! Contest closes at 10:00pm on Friday, June 23.
All Photos ©Susan Powers Photography, 2017
Jessika wrote on June 22, 2017
I was diagnosed with an Endocrine disorder 15 years ago and my case is pretty severe. Many years of medications, cancer scares, and just feeling very poorly I made the decision to dedicate months solely to the study of my diagnosis and ways to treat myself. I am proud to say that with 6 months of hard research and a notebook filled with everything I found or thought on using food for helping myself, I was off all medication with 3 months!! After 15 years. Plant based saved me.
hopley wrote on June 22, 2017
Vegan (plant-based) diet has absolutely sustained my health. I know it has mentally and soulfully improved my outlook on the treatment of animals and has lifted me up on my soap box many-a-times to tout the environmental benefits. The icing on the cake is that plant based food is frigg’n good.
Christine Wadleigh wrote on June 22, 2017
I just feel so much better than when I eat the Standard American Diet. I get energy, my mood is better, I can concentrate.
Angela wrote on June 22, 2017
I love the delicate taste and texture of raw plant foods.
Paul Bone wrote on June 22, 2017
My compassion for animals and trying to lead a healthier life , after much illness, has instilled the organic vegan mentality in me. Using the Mhdiet program ( formerly Hallelujah Acres, and training to be a health minister , to use my knowledge to help others has taught me much about proper nutrition. Now, I search far and wide for new recipes, and knowledge for Presentation of said foods… I would love one of your cookbooks … Paul, Hallelujah Acres Health Minister , Pin # FYU.
Amanda wrote on June 22, 2017
Plant based foods are the cure to most ailments!! They just make you feel so good…on the inside and out
Misty wrote on June 22, 2017
I love eating plant based food because I am passionate about animals and the environment. I have been looking for another good vegan cookbook and this is perfect!!
Yoana wrote on June 22, 2017
Because they are healthy, delicious and I don’t feel heavy and uncomfortable afterwards.
Great cookbook!
Julianne McKie wrote on June 22, 2017
Raw fresh food just gives me more energy and makes me feel healthy. The recipes in your book look fabulous!