Residents of the North Bay’s five wine-producing counties hold mostly positive views of how wine businesses are impacting their quality of life, according to the findings of a new study by Sonoma State University researchers.Themes The survey, which took place in February and March of... Continue

At his French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, Chef Thomas Keller and his culinary team create intricate, effort-intense meals that make the $300 meal seem like a good deal. Now, Keller is one of the high-profile investors in a chain of restaurants that will be far... Continue

Workshop with Master Gardener Ann Chambers, Saturday, September 8. The topic is “Growing Perennial Vegetables and Small Fruits” as Chambers advises on what, where how to plant a culinary garden. Free. Sonoma Valley Library, 755 W. Napa Street, Sonoma. 707.996.5217.   Continue

Cool-weather crops,” mainly greens and root vegetables, thrive when planted in mid to late summer. The idea is to get them started early:  if you wait until fall to plant your “fall” vegetables, cold weather may nip them before they’re big enough to harvest. More. Continue

Sonoma Sun | Sonoma, CA It’s the Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley’s Maine event – the group’s annual fundraising lobster sale. Members are now taking orders pick-up at the Atrium Building, 670 W. Napa Street in Sonoma, on Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m. until 1... Continue

Chef Maria Capdevielle, who in her career has worked at Chez Panisse and Rose Pistola, offers cooking classes throughout the Bay Area as the owner of Maria Teresa’s Kitchen. On Saturday, August 18, she presents “A Taste of Sicily,” teaching the art of a traditional... Continue

Saturday, August 11: In a gorgeous estate garden setting, a tasting of Carneros all-star wineries (including Saintsbury, Bouchaine and Shug) and community cornhole tournament to benefit the Carneros and Schell-Vista Fire Departments. 4-6 pm. $40. ZD Carneros Estate, 1080 Cuttings Wharf Road. Carneros.com   Continue