Chef Santiago “Santi” Guzzetti, the visionary behind Sylva’s acclaimed restaurant Ilda, brings a world-class culinary perspective rooted in his Italian-Argentinian heritage and refined through years of experience in Argentina, Spain, and New York City before settling in Western North Carolina. At Ilda, he and his wife Crystal Pace craft a seasonal Italian-Appalachian menu that celebrates local farmers and handmade techniques with heart and precision. For Slow Season Supper Club, Chef Santi will be preparing hand-rolled pasta as part of a thoughtfully composed four-course, family-style supper club where food, beverages, and a memorable experience are included.
Chef Santiago “Santi” Guzzetti, the visionary behind Sylva’s acclaimed restaurant Ilda, brings a world-class culinary perspective rooted in his Italian-Argentinian heritage and refined through years of experience in Argentina, Spain, and New York City before settling in Western North Carolina. At Ilda, he and his wife Crystal Pace craft a seasonal Italian-Appalachian menu that celebrates local farmers and handmade techniques with heart and precision. For Slow Season Supper Club, Chef Santi will be preparing hand-rolled pasta as part of a thoughtfully composed four-course, family-style supper club where food, beverages, and a memorable experience are included.
