SingleThread is a source-focused, farm-driven restaurant and inn that offers its diners and guests time-honored preparations of seasonally inspired cuisine, and a uniquely curated taste of Sonoma Wine Country. The concept was born out of Kyle and Katina Connaughton’s Southern California upbringing, as well as their extensive international travels and experiences living and cooking abroad in both the UK and Japan.
SingleThread is a three Michelin-starred restaurant whose foundation is rooted in a wealth of Japanese principles and traditions surrounding hospitality, food culture, and service. SingleThread combines the art of sustainable agriculture with culinary excellence, fully integrating the farm into its hospitality spaces, and bringing food sources into the forefront. For SingleThread, the relationship between farmer and chef is more than a side story; it is the heart of the experience. Having lived for many years in Japan, the Connaughton’s have incorporated Japanese touches into SingleThread. Some offerings include artisanal products, handmade custom dishes and donabe from eighth-generation master potters of Iga.
SingleThread focuses on the concept of “omotenashi,” described as a heightened sense of hospitality and anticipation of a guest’s every need. In October 2020, The Michelin Guide honored SingleThread with a Green Star, its first year of awarding restaurants in the United States for their efforts on sustainability. In June 2021, the wine program received the Grand Award from the Wine Spectator. And last October, SingleThread was named #37 at the World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards. SingleThread is a member of Relais & Chateaux, an international association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants around the world.