Lesley Stiles’ motto has always been “know where your food comes from.” A longtime advocate for organic, sustainable ingredients, the East Bay chef has built a career serving up healthy gourmet meals.
Her motto acquired new resonance in the age of coronavirus. As public fears around shopping for groceries and dining out brought an unexpected wave of food insecurity, Stiles went into action, transforming her Martinez eatery, Roxx on Main, from sit-down restaurant to top-drawer takeout. And although sales are still down from normal, business seems to be picking up (her prix fixe Easter dinner menu sold out within days).
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