Fire, food, and the slow unfolding of conversation.

We gather around open flames to pause, listen, and turn toward what matters.

What This Is

Wine With Pete is a community built around open-fire food, thoughtful wine, and salon-style conversation. We create spaces where people can slow down, share stories, and build genuine connections.

Who It's For

For those who feel disconnected in a hyper-connected world. For people who value depth over breadth, quality over quantity, and conversations that stay with you long after the fire burns out.

How It Works

Read our weekly essays. Join our newsletter for recipes and insights. Attend gatherings in your area. Cook together. Talk honestly. Build something real.

Choose Your Path

Read

Weekly essays exploring philosophy, connection, and the stories we tell.

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Gather

Open Fire Sundays and curated salon events. Bring food, share stories, slow down.

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Cook

Fire-friendly recipes and guides for building community around honest conversation.

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Start with one essay

We're curating a selection of flagship essays to help you get started. In the meantime, explore our full archive on Substack.

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