A hospitality legend in Sonoma County and beyond, Nick Peyton is retiring. The longtime maître d’ and owner with Chef Douglas Keane of Cyrus Restaurant, first in Healdsburg and now in Geyserville, is 78 and ready to “suck down coco locos on a Costa Rican beach” as he wrote in an email to guests. His last day of service will be at the end of this month.

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March 25, 2026

Michelin-Winning Maître d’ Nick Peyton Bids Adieu - Sonoma County Winegrowers

Nick Peyton, Sonoma County hospitality icon and co-owner of Cyrus Restaurant, retires after a celebrated career shaping Wine Country dining. Discover his legacy, Michelin recognition, and impact on Sonoma County’s wine and culinary scene.

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