Ron Mendoza, Chef

Ron Mendoza has been working in the hospitality industry for over 25 years.  After graduating from culinary school in Pasadena he began working at the esteemed Patina Restaurant where he worked directly with Chef Walter Manzke.  He then moved to be the opening pastry sous chef for David and Michelle Myers' Sona Restaurant.  While at Sona Restaurant Ron was awarded Best Pastry Chef by StarChefs.  Ron Mendoza then accepted the position of pastry sous chef at The French Laundry in Napa Valley.  After working there for two years he moved down to helm the pastry department at Aubergine Restaurant in Carmel.  After 9 years as pastry chef he decided to open his own business.  Ron founded Ad Astra Bread Co in 2019.  While remaining a community bakery it has grown into it's current home in downtown Monterey.  You can find Ad Astra's bread at many of the cities local restaurants and specialty grocery stores.