Now, forager

Rain or shine, the place for seasonal produce and just-picked ingredients for a sustainable (as in, lots of leftovers) seasonal meal is the Friday Morning Farmers Market in Sonoma. Upcoming dates are December 9, 16 (produce basket drawing), 23 and 30. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.... Continue

Sunflower Caffé team buys Breakaway Café

Bob Rice, owner of the Breakaway Café, will retire and sell the popular restaurant, to the owners of another Sonoma hot spot, Sunflower Caffé. "After over 20 years of working with people, they become like family,” said Rice. “I wanted to make sure that whoever... Continue

Michele Anna Jordan talks turkey — and not for Thanksgiving

"Why did you write a book about meatballs?" a man asked at last weekend's Extra Virgin Festival at B. R. Cohn Winery, where I was featuring the new edition of “The Good Cook's Book of Oil & Vinegar.” Pausing before I answered, I wondered if... Continue

Community-wide crew readies for annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Led by an all-volunteer crew, the Sonoma Community Center’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner has been a tradition for more than five decades, and once again local businesses, service clubs and volunteers have come together to feed nearly 500 people on November 24. Longtime Sonoma Community Center... Continue

Vintage House hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Sonoma seniors

On Thanksgiving Day, Sonoma Valley seniors are invited to enjoy a festive sit-down holiday dinner with all the trimmings in the elegant and newly decorated banquet hall at Vintage House. Dinner is served at 3 p.m. on November 24. Dedicated volunteers will be hard at... Continue

Rocket on the move

The Rocket Backdoor Deli, which has been tucked in the back of a funky strip of storefronts at 18812 Hwy 12 in the Spings, moves Wednesday into the building’s front location. The empty space was home to Rocket Sushi. The restaurant will continue and expand... Continue

Get uncorked for mentoring

Sonoma home winemakers and local chefs come together on Sunday, October 30, to get "uncorked" for two local nonprofits. Sonoma Uncorked will feature unique wines from Sonoma Home Winemakers and small bites by from local chefs. A silent auction will also take place. All proceeds... Continue

Farm-to-table true believers – and Jewish, too

By Jonah Raskin | Special to The Sun Once upon a time, the phrase “farm-to-table” meant something honest, good and real. Indeed, in the beginning, “farm-to-table” meant that the food on the table came from a local farm and that the produce was picked, if... Continue

Mary’s Pizza now by the slice on Sonoma Plaza

Like a food truck without wheels, the new Slice Shack, from the Mary’s Pizza folks, now offers walk-away pizza from a small storefront at 14 West Spain Street in Sonoma. Homemade soups, meatballs in a sourdough bread bowl and salads are among quick service options... Continue

First taste: brunch at FARM at Carneros

[caption id="attachment_72274" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Al fresco dining at FARM at Carneros (submitted photo)[/caption] FARM at Carneros recently launched their new brunch, which is unlike any other brunch the area. It's debuacherous, decadent, and while not cheap, it's a treat that can mark special occasions, provide... Continue

Food & Wine