Managing Partner & General Manager
Jason Savage
Jason grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and like any self-respecting, meat-eating Midwesterner, got a job at a steakhouse. Amidst the beef and creamed spinach, a true fondness for high quality food and wine took hold. After a visit to Monterey and SF, California’s siren song and the promise of an experiential wine education lured him to Napa valley. He said goodbye to his family and headed back to NorCal to learn everything he could about food, wine and hospitality. He quickly took to the lifestyle and now considers St Helena home. He joined the G&G team in 2014 and quickly worked his way up to run the show as General Manager-Partner & Wine Director. His professionalism and know-how in all aspects of running a restaurant, as well as his passion for food, wine and yes- steak, make him a valuable & respected leader at the Goose & Gander.
Executive Chef
Ignacio Beltrán
Ignacio spent a few years as a US Marine when he was a young man where he developed important skills including collaboration and leadership. When he left, he moved back to the Central Coast where he was raised and began working in restaurants. He discovered a passion for cooking and decided to enroll in the CIA Greystone. After graduating, he put his knowledge to work in various esteemed Napa Valley institutions including Ad Hoc, The Restaurant at Meadowood and significantly, Terra in St. Helena where he was personally mentored by Chef Hiro. Ready to lead a kitchen, he joined Gran Electrica as their Executive Chef and led them to receive a Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand award. He then helped open C CASA’s newly expanded restaurant at the Oxbow. Ignacio’s vast experience, creativity and talent, as well as his love of Napa Valley where he lives with his wife and two young daughters, make him a perfect fit for Goose & Gander. We are thrilled to have him as part of the Goose family.
Sommelier
Audrey Copley
A CA native, Audrey was born and raised outside San Francisco and grew up frequenting her grandparent’s Italian restaurant, Mario’s, in Palm Springs. After completing culinary school in 2011, she moved to Napa and quickly immersed herself in the wine culture. Audrey was an original member of the G&G opening team in 2012 and completed her WSET Level 3 that same year. After spending some time in both Anderson Valley and Sonoma, she landed happily back in Napa and re-joined the Goose team in 2021 as Sommelier. A few of her favorite things include Champagne & a good cheese board, morning runs with her dogs Fruitcake and Avize, and karaoke.
Bar Manager
Mark Murgas
Mark grew up in Los Angeles then spent six years of service in the Army Reserves where he honed his leadership skills and learned a strong sense of discipline. He relocated to St. Helena a decade ago, and has since developed a deep connection to the community. Mark has been a valuable member of the Goose & Gander family for eight years, working his way up the ladder through hard work and an eagerness to learn. Training, then working alongside some very talented and seasoned bartenders, Mark has become a skilled and knowledgeable bar manager. His discipline, vast restaurant experience and creativity are a perfect fit to lead our bar team. His passion for mixology and love for St. Helena drive his commitment to delivering outstanding bar experiences at Goose & Gander.
The Owners
Andy & Trisha Florsheim
Goose & Gander is literally a labor of love for owners Andy & Trisha Florsheim. They met while working together at an LA restaurant and dreamed of opening their own place when they grew up. After spending many long but happy winters in Andy’s hometown of Chicago working for the family restaurant business, they decided the time was right to move back west, recapture their youth and start their own restaurant. After finding the perfect location on Spring Street, they set about creating a welcoming, lively public house where locals and visitors could come enjoy warm ambiance and world class food, cocktails and wine. They are both very proud of Goose & Gander and love being part of the Napa Valley community. Still working on growing up.
