Orlando Rodriguez is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.  Before joining the team at Glenora Wine Cellars, Rodriguez worked as the Executive Sous Chef at the Elms Restaurant and Tavern in Ridgefield, CT and as the Chef de Cuisine at the Mediterraneo in Greenwich, CT.

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Having been a part of the Veraisons team for seven years, Rodriguez is not afraid to mix it up.  The great rapport he’s created over the years with area farmers allows him to create unique, colorful dishes, full of flavor and texture, featuring the best ingredients each season has to offer.  He brings innovation and creativity as well as a calm and witty demeanor to Veraisons Restaurant at the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars.

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