Here’s what’s up with Sonoma’s Sausage Emporium

Miranda Ives takes a last look around her successful (but small) restaurant, soon to move into a larger space, as The Sausage Emporium, on Sonoma Plaza. “After two fantastic years at this current location, we are looking forward to opening our new and improved cafe,... Continue

Farm to table, garden to classroom at Adele Harrison Middle School

While concerns about childhood screen time may keep parents awake at night, Adele Harrison Middle School Garden and Culinary Arts instructor Yannick Phillips has witnessed firsthand how eager many kids are to unplug on their own, opting to go outside to sow seeds, prep beds,... Continue

Mexican-American Vintners harvest party

Saturday, August 17: The Napa Sonoma Mexican-American Vintners Association’s annual harvest festival and fundraiser, with the best of 16 member wineries, dinner and live entertainment by Don Gato Jazz Band, along with a Live Art Walk with Mexican American artists. $150. 3-6 p.m. Vista Collina Resort, 850... Continue

White meat bad, red meat worse?

Red meat, bad for cholesterol. White meat—like chicken—is not as bad. It’s just something that’s drilled into diet-conscious Americans, like how whole wheat is healthier than white, or how sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes. But this particular one might not be true, reports... Continue

Wine & games

Saturday, August 10: In a gorgeous estate garden setting, a tasting of Carneros all-star wineries and community cornhole tournament to benefit the Carneros and Schell-Vista Fire Departments. The Third Annual Carneros Wine Alliance Cornhole Tournament & Wine Tasting will this year be held at Etude... Continue

Sonoma wine history weekend

Sonoma historian George Weber, seen here channeling his alter ego, Sonoma wine legend Count Haraszthy, founder of Buena Vista Winery, is a big part of Sonoma Valley Wine History Weekend, July 27-28. Events, at Depot Park Museum and Buena Vista Winery, include an art lecture... Continue

Firefighter’s Chicken BBQ

Leave the hot flames to the professionals -- the annual Chicken BBQ supports the Volunteer Firefighter Association, with great food, games, raffles, and friendly faces. Saturday, July 13. Noon to 6 p.m. $10 tickets at the Schell-Vista fire station door, 22950 Broadway. Continue

Regrowth at Flatbed Farms

Sofie Dolan, proprietor, Amie Pfeifer, chef, and Hayley Cutri, farm manager, at the Flatbed Farms stand on Highway 12 in Glen Ellen. The operation lost its beautiful barn headquarters to the 2017 fires, but is back growing and selling produce – and Amie’s homemade baked... Continue

Sunday in the Springs: Farmers’ Market

The Springs Farmers' Market returns to Boyes Plaza on Sunday, June 9. Sarah Stierch reports for North Bay Voyager. Continue

Picazo rolls out brunch menu

And North Bay Voyager's Sarah Stierch has the first look... Continue

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