The New Cafe Beaujolais Cookbook

A celebration of California coastal cuisine from Mendocino’s beloved Café Beaujolais—featuring 85+ fresh, seasonal recipes from chef Julian Lopez.

From buttermilk cinnamon coffee cake to pine-smoked salmon and lemon cheesecake, this modern cookbook highlights the vibrant flavors that define Café Beaujolais. Chef Julian Lopez brings a fresh perspective to the restaurant’s legacy with globally inspired, locally sourced dishes for every meal of the day.

Includes updated classics from former chef Margaret Fox, plus stories from The Brickery, The Waiting Room, and the farmers who make it all possible.

From Café Beaujolais to Your Kitchen:

• CALIFORNIA CUISINE AT ITS BEST: Showcases the farm-to-table flavors and culinary heritage of Northern California wine country.

• SEASONAL RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: 85+ approachable recipes—from brunch to dinner—inspired by Café Beaujolais, The Brickery, and The Waiting Room.

• VISUALLY STUNNING: More than 150 full-color photographs and illustrated maps capture the people, places, and plates that define Mendocino’s food culture.

• CULINARY LEGACY, REIMAGINED: A blend of old and new, with classic Café Beaujolais favorites revisited for today’s home cook.

Whether you’re a home cook, cookbook collector, or longtime fan of the café, The New Café Beaujolais Cookbook is a delicious tribute to one of California’s most cherished culinary destinations.

Author Biography

Julian Lopez is the chef and owner of Cafe Beaujolais restaurant located in the the town of Mendocino, California. After graduating from Gonzaga University with a operations management degree in business he spent time in Southern France, Northern Italy and Southern California developing his skills in the kitchen. With the dream of opening a restaurant he and his father Peter Lopez moved to Mendocino and took over the famed Cafe Beaujolais. The business, which has been in business since 1968, focuses on bringing quality food and experiences to locals and tourists alike.

Daniela S. Tallman is a bilingual creative consultant based in Mendocino, California. Originally from Colombia, she transitioned from a corporate career in business and supply chain to support small businesses through coaching, content, and strategy. Now living on the Mendocino Coast with her husband and their Labrador, Taco, she brings a local lens to her work. Her contributions to the Café Beaujolais cookbook reflect the warmth, craft, and seasonality of the community.

Margaret S. Fox is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and author who transformed Mendocino’s Café Beaujolais into a nationally recognized culinary destination. She owned and operated the restaurant for 23 years, during which time her focus resulted in its renowned innovative breakfast and brunch offerings. Fox authored two acclaimed cookbooks, Café Beaujolais and Morning Food, sharing her distinctive approach to seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine. After selling the café in 2000, she continued to influence the local food scene as the culinary director of Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, California. Fox resides in Mendocino, where she remains an active figure in the community’s food and hospitality landscape.