Rebel Cheese x Little Saint: A Plant-Based Celebration

A magical night of vegan fine dining, seasonal California ingredients, and cheeses to kick off the weekend festivities!

We had the joy of joining an incredible lineup of collaborators for a truly special plant-based dinner in Sonoma, California, as part of Gay Wine Weekend 2025.

Hosted at the beloved Little Saint in downtown Healdsburg, the dinner brought together the talents of Chef Chris Tucker, the wine expertise of Smith Story Wines, and the handcrafted flavors of Rebel Cheese — all to create an unforgettable night of food, wine, and community!

Each dish was thoughtfully designed to showcase local produce from Little Saint’s own regenerative farm—located just 2.5 miles away—and our artisan vegan cheeses in new, exciting ways. Guests enjoyed a three-course experience that highlighted flavor, storytelling, and craftsmanship after grazing on a bright and colorful board of Rebel Cheese, vegetables, and accoutrements:

🥗 Gruyere with a Purple Harvest Salad

Featuring Rebel Cheese Gruyère — nutty, creamy, and the perfect savory start.

🍅 Tomato Herb Fromage Rotolo

Stuffed with our Tomato Herb Fromage, this pasta dish brought warmth, balance, and bold flavor.

🌰 Honee Pistachio Chèvre Cannoli

Filled with our signature Honee Pistachio Chèvre, paired with edible flowers and fresh fruit — a beautiful plant-based dessert finale.

Whether you were vegan, plant-curious, or just a flavor chaser, every course invited conversation and connection.

Events like this don’t happen without heart, collaboration, and shared values.

We’re endlessly grateful to Little Saint for their incredible team of chefs and creating the perfect gathering space in Healdsburg; Smith Story Wines for impeccable pairings that brought each dish to another level; Chef Chris Tucker for bringing intention and complex flavors to every dish; And a huge shoutout to Kyle from our Rebel Cheese team — the quiet magic-maker behind the scenes who brought this collaboration to life!

This dinner was more than a meal. It was part of Gay Wine Weekend, a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and joy through the lens of food, wine, and local culture. To be included in that — and to share what plant-based cheese can offer in elevated dining — was an honor we’ll hold close.

And hearing guests ask, “Wait — this is vegan?” after every bite? That’s the kind of reaction that reminds us exactly why we do this work.

📍 Visiting Sonoma? Check Out These Partners:

• Little Saint, Healdsburg — Seasonal, plant-forward dining in a stunning setting
• Smith Story Wines — Woman-owned and thoughtfully crafted California wines