Steven Rinauro is the Executive Chef at Evergreen Resort with over 30 years of culinary  experience. Steven specializes in seasonal cooking and creates dishes on a whim, often  resulting in one of a kind creations. A strong believer in farm to table cooking, Steven regularly influences his team by his passion for vegetables. 

In 2005 Steven opened his first restaurant “Mineral” in Murphys, CA The farm to table restaurant showcased the beauty of Mother Nature and all her secrets were constantly revealed through the art of cooking. In 2009 Mineral was named one of the top 5  vegetarian restaurants in the country by Vegetarian Times. In the coming years, Mineral would gather accolades from Wine Enthusiast, Mountaineer Magazine and various local publications. In 2014 Steven opened his second restaurant “Soldier’s Daughter”, a love letter for the broken. This time, Steven got even more personal with the cooking, exhibiting a rare passion not often seen in kitchens. 

Through kindness and value based philosophy, Steven has established a strong core in leadership, building solid foundations out of desire, friendship and trust.   

Steven was born in San Jose, CA where he had a story book childhood of swimming in creeks, riding dirt bikes, playing soccer and of course a lot of teenage mischief.

Outside the kitchen, Steven loves drinking fine wine, eating local foods and most of all, spending time with loved ones.