Sally Tomatoes

Founders of Sally Tomatoes, Gerard Giudice and Bill Pettibone, had already been working together in the restaurant and catering industry for more than 15 years when they decided to go into business together. They wanted to create a restaurant with all the best attributes of their previous experiences, one where they could focus on making a difference to people in their biggest life moments, both joyous and poignant. One where they could help people celebrate life and make memories. They also wanted have a stronger focus on community service and philanthropy than previous restaurant employers allowed. Their new restaurant opened in downtown Cotati, in the heart of wine country, in the fall of 2005.They name it Sally Tomatoes after a favorite character in the movie Breakfast at Tiffanys. As the little deli and catering company grew in popularity, they realized they needed a much bigger space to meet the catering demand. Two years later, Sally Tomatoes moved to the green community of Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert Park, taking over the enormous kitchen to support catering orders and then seizing an opportunity to use the adjoining space for a restaurant. We went from a 600sf deli with 3 tables and a counter to a 20,000sf event center with an industrial kitchen. Our staff has grown from the two founders to 25 employees, many of whom started in high school or college and have stayed on for years, becoming part of the Sally Tomatoes family. We dont advertise heavily or do a hard sell to get more customers. We prefer to focus on high quality food thats affordable for everyone and let word of mouth and our customers satisfaction with our food and service serve as our most prominent marketing. As our business grew, our commitment to building and supporting our local community has also grown. We often partner exclusively with local companies and farms for fresh ingredients, event vendors and support. We host fundraisers for nonprofits on Mondays and Tuesdays, donating the