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Owner and founder of King of Mushrooms, a wholesale distributorship of mushrooms and produce; Co-founder of ChefsLounge, a Bay Area community of chefs and Food & Beverage Industry professionals with over 6K Members.
Todd is a dynamic and passionate professional leader in Northern California’s food industry. Meet him and be drawn immediately to his vibrant, magnetic personality illuminating any room upon his entry. His deep understanding of food and wine has naturally connected him to forever bonds and friendships with the region’s restaurateurs, wineries, suppliers, and beverage producers. Todd established ChefsLounge with thousands of members with his colleague, Neil Marquis. ChefsLounge reunites food and beverage entrepreneurs on the first Monday of every month, with the location always a pleasant surprise. This non-profit organization is a vibrant community of chefs and foodies, hosting two annual fundraisers per year and making generous donations to Project Open Hand.
Todd is not just a mushroom distributor, but he is 👑 ðŸ„King of MushroomsðŸ„👑, and attending any of his privately hosted Dining Excursions promises unforgettable adventures. They don’t stop at foraging for mushrooms or digging up some California truffles, it could also mean touring a winery or a farm. I attended one of these dinners at Love Apple Farms in Scott’s Valley near Santa Cruz, where we enjoyed a tour of the renowned local produce grower. Amidst the breathtaking views, and amongst the greenery of the Santa Cruz Mountains, we were surrounded by the aroma of organically grown produce, adhering to the highest standards of sustainability and farm-to-table practices. The farm showcased freshly picked lettuces, tomatoes, fruits, vegetables, and spices in vibrant hues, setting the stage for a communal feast at a large wooden picnic table. The meal began with mushroom cigars—delicate pastry shells filled with delectable porcini purée—marking the start of an unforgettable culinary journey, followed by succulent, roasted chicken served alongside freshly foraged mushrooms and the freshest salad I’ve ever had. With every bite, a story, a paired wine surrounded by the happiness that great food and company will bring to your heart.
At local food fairs, you’ll likely run into Todd featuring his mushroom distributorship with great enthusiasm. Seasonally, you’ll find him with freshly harvested truffles cooking something delicious to delight attendees. Our group left one of these events with a happy heart, and a few at-home live mushroom farms of our own.
With California at the forefront of the sustainability and farm-to-table movement, Todd Spanier stands as a great leader impulsing these movements by example, with a great demeanor and a contagious passion that spells:
M U S H R O O M S!
