Taqueria La Hacienda reopens after kitchen renovation

[caption id="attachment_70141" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Taqueria La Hacienda re-opens today, in time for dinner, ready to serve up tasty Mexican food from their brand new kitchen (Photo: Taqueria La Hacienda)[/caption] Taqueria La Hacienda, one of Sonoma Valley's most beloved Mexican restaurants, will re-open tonight for dinner... Continue

Gloria Ferrer offering $5,000 for glorious appetizers

[caption id="attachment_69994" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Last year's winner of the Glorious Bites challenge was Donna Wolfe's fried lobster and goat cheese stuffed zucchini blossoms with sweet Thai chili dipping sauce (Photo: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards)[/caption] Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards has launched its second annual... Continue

New summer wine & food pairing launches at Zina Lounge

[caption id="attachment_69984" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Fried bacon wrapped Hammersley oyster (Photo: Ledson Winery and Vineyards)[/caption] Ledson Winery and Vineyards has launched a new summer wine and food pairing at their downtown Sonoma Zina Lounge. They are offering two pairing options, 4-courses ($90) and 6-courses ($150), by... Continue

Superfoods and Trends for Healthy Living

Isn’t it ironic that our nation's food was entirely organic only 100 years ago? Our consumer society and its demand for convenient, packaged and preserved food, combined with the industry delivering longer shelf life, convenience, higher crop yields, and prettier product, changed our food system... Continue

The farmer of Flatbed

And why wouldn’t you buy produce from a Neuroscience grad? Despite the degree from Oberlin, Rachel Kohn Obut is a fulltime farmer with a stellar local resume: she started Lunita Farm, developed the gardening operation at Sweetwater Spectrum and is the gardener at Flatbed Farm on... Continue

Kenwood Community Farmers Market on Sundays

[caption id="attachment_67648" align="alignright" width="141"] Fresh strawberries at the Kenwood Farmers Market which starts Sunday, June 5.[/caption] The annual Kenwood Community Farmers Market. The market has moved locations and is now taking place at St. Patrick's Church, 9000 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. Over 10 farmers and local... Continue

Sun Eats guide: Veggie burgers

[caption id="attachment_67976" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Veggie burger at Sonoma Grille (Submitted photo)[/caption] Just like a hamburger, not all veggie burgers are the same - vegetarians, vegans, and those wanting a "beef break" (for lack of a better term) are passionate enthusiasts for faux-meat burgers that are... Continue

First taste: the girl & the fig breakfast

[caption id="attachment_67970" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sunshine and shade with the continental breakfast ($15) at girl & the fig that is one of the best nibbles in town[/caption] Sonoma Valley breakfast aficionados have another option to add to their list - weekend breakfast at the girl &... Continue

Worth the Drive: Sam’s Social Club

[caption id="attachment_67465" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Candy Cap churros at Sam's Social Club (Photo: Indian Springs Calistoga)[/caption] The legendary Indian Springs Resort and Spa, in Calistoga, recently underwent major renovations to its historic property, including the opening of a new restaurant: Sam's Social Club. Named after Samuel... Continue

Namaste amigo: Sherpas breathe new life into La Casa

[caption id="attachment_66261" align="aligncenter" width="420"] La Casa's new owners (L-R) Mingma Tenjing, Pasang Sherpa, Gyalzen Sherpa, and Pemba Sherpa (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Next year is the 50th anniversary of La Casa Restaurant, the iconic - and oldest - Mexican restaurant in Sonoma. La Casa has seen... Continue

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