04/04/2026
We can’t wait to show you what G&K is all about!! 🧡
Nearly a decade ago, Napa Valley College educator Charlie Monahan mentored restaurateur Ben Koenig as he launched Heritage Eats, connecting him with students who became part of his early team. That relationship grew into a lasting partnership between Napa Valley College Career Education and the local restaurant community.
Now, as Ben prepares to open his newest restaurant, George + Kin's he is giving back by leading an $18,000 campaign to support the Career Education Scholarship at Napa Valley College, originally established in Charlie’s honor.
This is a full-circle story about mentorship, local business, and investing in Napa’s future workforce. It’s also a great example of how our business community continues to support the next generation.