It is an understatement to say that Giovanni Trombo loves food. It’s in his Italian blood, starting from deep farm roots in the Old Country to his vast knowledge gleaned over a lifetime in the restaurant business. And Bistro 13 in Camarillo is just one of the many popular venues Trombo has created over the last 50 years he’s been in the biz.

The restaurateur even crafts his own wine, Gionés Blend, a perfect complement to any exquisite meal at the upscale, contemporary Bistro 13. Trombo seems to know every aspect of every item that is sipped, eaten and enjoyed at his restaurant. Just ask him about the wine blend, and you’ll learn minute details about the vineyard, the earth and everything it takes to make it great. As to why he does it, he says simply, “I want to make good wine that goes with my good food.”