Ariana is a California girl, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up so close to wine country, she began her journey in the hospitality industry 14 years ago with Plumpjack Wineries in Oakville, California. During that time, while studying business administration at the University of San Francisco, she fine-tuned her skills in management, leadership, and business. From CA, Ariana moved to NYC and began working for Michelin Star Restauranteur & Chef, Charlie Palmer. She worked with Chef Charlie Palmer for nearly 3 years, assisting with the growth of his beverage program, and opening his flagship Charlie Palmer Steak in New York. Following Charlie Palmer Steak, she began working with Aldo Sohm, winner of the presitigious "Best Sommelier in America", organizing events at this brand-new booming midtown wine bar. She recently moved to Mystic, Connecticut and combined her love for creating special events and great food. When she’s not working, you can find her experimenting and cooking interesting recipes, fishing, at the playground with her stepson, or hiking the many trails of Connecticut with her two mutt pups, Harri & Jameson.