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Big 3 closing; Santé takes over

[caption id="attachment_65643" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Big 3 will close on April 24 (Photo: Trip Advisor)[/caption] The iconic Big 3 diner in Boyes Hot Springs will close April 24. Management at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa are relocating breakfast and lunch service to Santé, the... Continue

Worth the drive: Two days in Healdsburg (Part two)

[caption id="attachment_65424" align="aligncenter" width="358"] Wine tasting at Jordan Winery (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Healdsburg. The northern Sonoma County sister-city of Sonoma. Whether you like it or not, we are related. Two distinctly different plazas with interesting founding stories and more shops, tasting rooms, restaurants and AirBNBs... Continue

Worth the drive: Two days in Healdsburg (Part one)

[caption id="attachment_65431" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Breakfast time at the Honor Mansion (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Healdsburg. The northern Sonoma County sister-city of Sonoma. Whether you like it or not, we are related. Two distinctly different plazas with interesting founding stories and more shops, tasting rooms, restaurants and... Continue

Weekend Warrior picks: 4/8

The weather might be a bit moody this weekend but don't let that keep you from enjoying beautiful Spring in Sonoma Valley. Here are my weekend warrior picks for food and drink events this weekend. Friday, April 8 Gorge on Watmaugh strawberries Yup, the best... Continue

Gerber recalls organic baby food

Gerber Products Company, the long-time producer of baby food, is voluntarily recalling two types of their "Gerber Organic 2nd Foods Pouches." This is due to possible spoilage during transport and handling. Pouches that are bloated and/or the product inside has an "off taste or odor."... Continue

Weekend warrior picks 3/25

Spring has sprung and the weather is amazing. Get out, enjoy the sun, and check out the scene in Sonoma Valley this weekend - oh and hang out with the Easter Bunny. Here's our picks for weekend warriors this weekend. Friday, March 25 [caption id="attachment_64742"... Continue

Weekend Warrior picks: 3/18

Whether you're recovering from too much green beer, or you choose to stay home on "amateur night," or you're just lookin for a good time...here's my picks for the most happenin' food and drink (but mainly drink) related activities this weekend in Sonoma Valley. Friday,... Continue

Weekend warrior picks for 3/11

The weekend is here! Don't let the weekend rains deter you from a good time! Here are my weekend warrior picks for this weekend. Friday, March 11 [caption id="attachment_64341" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Saddles Steakhouse offers a New York Strip with all the fixings - and a... Continue

Sonoma County Restaurant Week launches

[caption id="attachment_64209" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Saddles is offering multiple options for Restaurant Week including this Grilled New York steak with foie gras butter (Photo: Saddles Steakhouse)[/caption] The 7th annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week is March 7-13th. Tons of restaurants throughout the county will offer 2-course prix-fixe... Continue

Sonoma Grille introduces lunch

[caption id="attachment_64127" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Grille serves lunch now (Photo: Sonoma Grille Facebook)[/caption] Sonoma Grille has been the place to see and be seen at since it opened in January. On top of dinner service and a Monday-Friday happy hour, Sonoma Grille now offers lunch,... Continue