The Glen Ellen Star-Stella team will open their new "Smash" on the ground floor of Taub Family Outpost at the corner of First Street West and West Napa Street. Much lauded chef Ari Weiswasser, Erinn Benziger, and Ashley and Spencer Waite will feature smashed burgers,... Continue
After David Bolling called me late last Friday night about writing this column, I was definitely awake when President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran very early Saturday morning. I watched the updates for hours. I am a newshound, but I am also a... Continue
Happy Valentines Awards for Valley and Valley Swim Club Somehow chefs Emma Lipp and Stephanie Reagor flew off the high dive and made a clean entry into the not-so-clear pool below. The two chefs left Scribe winery and dove into their Valley Bar + Bottle... Continue
Restaurant Updates, Soroptimists Honor Colleen Ganaye, Speakeasy Gay Nights, Liz Cheney’s Turkey Dinner Great news at The Mill Executive Chef Dana Jaffe has returned to the kitchen at The Mill in Glen Ellen, after bigtime shoulder surgery. And she didn’t waste any time introducing new... Continue
Friday Farmers Market opens Tuesday Thale MacRostie confirmed that the next Friday morning Farmers Market will actually be on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at its usual location on First Street West. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Think about getting there early because... Continue
Nobody Should Go Hungry Thanksgiving in the United States is certainly different this year. Many Sonoma Valley restaurants are offering special dinners for dining in or to take out, and others are just staying closed to be with families and friends and avoid paying holiday... Continue
We never thought Sam Sebastiani would leave us – and Sonoma. But he has, and not exactly by choice, at age 85. His fine reputation and accomplishments will last forever. I will leave to others the facts of Sam’s education, military service, many experiences, and... Continue
Vintage Festival sneaking up on us Yes, our annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, now organized by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, is next weekend, September 25 through 27. No parade around the plaza. No water fight on Spain Street. But still... Continue
Sondra Bernstein and John Toulze recently signed a lease for the longtime Maya restaurant space at First Street East and East Napa Street in Sonoma after being officially notified that the lease was available. Last week an ABC “suspension” notice appeared in the front window... Continue
Spread Kitchen Featured in Full-page Chronicle Story Cristina Topham actually started her Sonoma culinary career by cooking at The General’s Daughter back in the days when Sarah and Darius Anderson still owned it and Ramekins. When Ken Mattson bought both buildings, he assembled the Ramekins... Continue