TASTE TRI-VALLEY RESTAURANT WEEK
CHEF SPOTLIGHT
Chef Jose Hernandez
Executive Chef
Forbes Mill, Danville
Early Inspiration & Culinary Beginnings
As the Executive Chef of Forbes Mill Steakhouse in Danville, Chef Jose Hernandez brings years of experience and a passion for expertly crafted cuisine to the Tri-Valley. Inspired by Chef Bahman Tehrani, he developed a deep appreciation for the art of cooking and the precision required to elevate simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes.
Culinary Style & Philosophy
Chef Hernandez’s favorite dish to cook at home? Carne Asada. His go-to kitchen tool that everyone should have in their kitchen? The cast iron skillet.
Personal Touch & Inspiration
Reflecting on personal motivations, Chef Hernandez wishes he could have cooked for his late father, expressing a heartfelt desire to share his culinary creations with him. If not a chef, he envisions himself as a mechanic, indicating a passion for hands-on, detail-oriented work.
Join CHEF Sanchez AT TASTE TRI-VALLEY
At this year’s Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week (Feb 21 – Mar 2, 2025) Chef Hernandez will take center stage at the Taste Tri-Valley Kickoff Dinner, collaborating with fellow top chefs to kick off this 10-day celebration of food and wine.
