Chef Reed Palmer can’t escape the obvious question about his new high-profile position as chef de cuisine of the new Folia Bar & Kitchen at Appellation Healdsburg.
Yes, he is the son of celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, and the luxury resort is the second of six culinary-focused properties co-founded by his father and industry veteran Christopher Hunsberger.
At just 27, the younger Palmer manages the daily operations of the 200-plus-seat restaurant, which features a sweeping open kitchen with a live-fire grill at its center. It’s a big job with big responsibilities, and Palmer isn’t short on guidance. His father, along with culinary director Thomas Bellec and executive chef David Intonato, is frequently on-site as the newly opened resort slides into its first month of operation…