Chef Aron brings his experienced palate, attention to detail and joy of cooking, and lengthy relationships with like-minded local ranchers, farmers, fishermen, and wine growers to the table. Most recently at Ranch 45, Aron came back to his roots, expanding the restaurants dinner service and catering options.

Previously at the Marriot Marquis in the San Diego Marina, one of San Diego premier luxury hotels, Aron thrived as the executive chef for over 15 years where he built out 3 restaurants and won numerous awards including “Chef of the Fest” at the San Diego Food and Wine Festival. Prior to his time with the Marriot Marquis, Aron served as a chef at Bernard'O Restaurant in San Diego.

Growing up around fresh, quality food, Aron's culinary education started at a young age with frequent visits to Chino Farms with his Dad. The taste of the farm-fresh produce and quality ingredients still resonates with him today. When asked about his food inspiration, he will respond with a shake of the head and a smile. It's family. “Growing up, my family's dinner table was filled with good food and lively conversation. Everyone should experience dinner at the Schwartz's table,” Aron shares.

A graduate of the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America, Aron ventured to Charlotte's in Lakeville Connecticut. Surrounded by beauty of the Berkshires, he created true farm to table meals for their guests. He was introduced to Ronnybrook Farm Dairy and what he describes as the best milk, cream, and butter he had ever tasted. This enhanced what he already knew to source the best ingredients and let their flavors shine.

Seeking new opportunities and growth, Schwartz set his sights on Las Vegas, where he worked as sous chef at the famed Lutèce in The Venetian, giving him access to luxurious ingredients that further enhanced his palate and food education.

Aron's philosophy is to take the finite time he has with his guests, let them leave everything behind and allow the food and company to make it the best part of the day. He wishes to be the escape where beauty and flavors meet to make memories. He says, “Always give people more than what they expect through an unpretentious meal made with the best ingredients in a comfortable setting.”