Our Story
A family business:
Started in July 2013, Foodshed was created as a take-away business inspired by the foods, flavors, and styles of Italy — the pizza of the streets of Rome and recipes from regions throughout the country — all curated to feel like a home-cooked meal. Foodshed has become a place where locals in Napa come to experience fresh Italian cuisine, featuring items such as our unique Roman-style sourdough pizzas, take-away dinners, fresh handmade pastas, salads, seasonal soups, and much more.
In 2022, David and Cathy Holmes teamed up with their daughter, Emma, and son-in-law, Daniel Singer, to take over Foodshed. David grew up in the restaurant business alongside his father, Donald, starting in his early twenties. From pastries to pizza, this transition felt like second nature to him. Cathy grew up “a part of” her grandparents’ butcher shop here in Napa and had her first job at Perry’s Deli.
Daniel received his bachelor’s degree in Restaurant Management from Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia. After graduating, he moved to Napa to work for Chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. After four years there, earning the title of captain, Daniel went on to become the sommelier at Thomas Keller’s restaurant, Regis Ova Lounge, where he met Emma.
Emma started in the restaurant business at a young age, eager and ready to learn. She quickly stepped into the role of General Manager at Foodshed and is now pursuing her master’s degree in Business Management at the University of San Francisco. She leads the team with grace while balancing the demands of running the business, her education, and being a mom.
The Holmes and Singer families had one goal when taking over Foodshed: to quietly and seamlessly transition ownership while learning what had worked so well for so long, thoughtfully incorporating their own unique touches, and allowing Foodshed to continue being a blessing to the local Napa community as well as to those visiting Napa Valley.
