Meet the Team

Malachi Harland – Executive Chef
Malachi comes from an impressive pedigree in the restaurant business, having grown up working in his parents’ famous local eatery.  His formal education took place at the Culinary Institute of America in New York.  For over a decade, Malachi built an impressive résumé, including roles as Sous Chef at Masa’s for two years and key positions at Aqua, Oliveto, Stokes Adobe and Charles Nob Hill.  In recent years, Malachi was the Executive Chef at XYZ at the W Hotel in San Francisco.  In 2003, he was given the “Rising Star Chef” award by TheSan Francisco Chronicle.  We are justifiably proud to offer our guests the delectable results of Malachi’s education and experience.

Steve Kellenberger – Cellar Director
Steve has worked from coast to coast in fine dining restaurants, including such noteworthy establishments as The Highlands Inn, The Wine Casket, Harland’s Restaurant and Restaurant Mirabelle in St. James, New York. After finding a home in the hospitality business, Steve became a food server, wine captain and wine director.  He has worked with California, French, and Italian cuisines as well as wines from around the world.

Elizabeth Ann Noble - General Manager
Liz Noble was Borne and raised in Fresno, California, into a Food Service oriented family. Liz attended her first year of College at the University of Madrid, Spain; spending 18 months studying, working and traveling. Liz returned to Fresno and immediately followed in her family’s foot steps by continuing in the Food and Beverage industry. Throughout the years Liz has been mentored by The Central Valley’s best… such as Emilio& Amelia Canales and Nick & Carol Troiani. Liz started her career in fine dining, working all aspects of that organization and finally as Assistant Manager. Liz Joined the Elbow Room Staff in December of 1995, over the years Liz has worked as a Server, Assistant Manager then Banquet and Catering Manager. Liz’s over all understanding of what Central Valley Residents insist on, and her boundless loyalty to The Elbow Room and Its Friends, make her the perfect Matriarch for The Chef’s Table.