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A Michelin-starred sandwich shop? Yes, and it’s wild. Healdsburg’s Troubadour, born from a daytime boulangerie and transformed into a fine-dining spectacle at night, just earned its first star. Chef Sean McGaughey—former punk drummer, SingleThread alum—blends Ludacris with lobster and vintage china with avant-garde technique. With his wife Melissa, he built this dual-identity restaurant not to chase awards, but to cook the kind of food they’d love to eat. The star came as a surprise, but it’s validation of their bold, joyful, and deeply personal approach to food. Now, they’re staying true to their vision, refining their craft in a tiny kitchen, proving that innovation doesn’t need to be pretentious—it just needs to be delicious.

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