Envolve Winery celebrates Sauvignon Blanc release

April 12, 2015

Envolve Winery celebrated the release of their much anticipated 2013 Sauvignon Blanc at their annual Patio Pounder party at their downtown Sonoma tasting room. Locals and out of towners alike enjoyed the beautiful weather, heated games of Jenga in the courtyard, live music by Dan... Continue

Food + Drink Bites for April 9, 2015

April 9, 2015

The latest food + drink news, events and calls for your participation in and around Sonoma Valley. As the legendary James Marshall Berry says... "If your gig isn't in my column, you didn't tell me about it." Send your news to our Food + Drink... Continue

Happy National Beer Day!

April 7, 2015

Happy National Beer Day! Each year, beer enthusiasts toast a pint to the end of Prohibition, which ended today. I suppose they could rename this "National Booze Day," but, beer will suffice! A rainy day in Sonoma is a perfect excuse to relax in a local... Continue

Neighborhood Night at Olive & Vine

April 3, 2015

[caption id="attachment_47948" align="alignnone" width="420"] View from our table at Olive & Vine's Neighborhood Night[/caption] It must have been in the stars this month, as three things happened that put Olive & Vine on my radar: 1) Sommelier and co-Owner John Burdick won the Concierge Alliance... Continue

Food + Drink Bites: April 2 2015

April 2, 2015

The latest food + drink news, events and calls for your participation in and around Sonoma Valley. Send your news to our Food + Drink editor, Sarah Stierch, at sarah@sonomasun.com. news bites Easter Eats are abundant and I've selected my top picks for picking up... Continue

Easter Weekend: Sonoma Valley Style

March 31, 2015

As a child in the Midwest, Easter generally meant two things: chocolate and éclairs. Buffets were big business, something most families participated in regardless of religious affiliation. Families of all backgrounds would dress up and make reservations months in advance to visit a fancy hotel or restaurant... Continue

Food + Drink Bites for March 26 2015

March 26, 2015

The latest food and drink news highlights from Sonoma Valley (and a bit beyond). Send your tips (including Easter events) to our Food + Drink editor Sarah Stierch. [caption id="attachment_47821" align="alignnone" width="420"] Brand spankin' new Envolve Winery logo[/caption] Envolve Winery launches "Get Involved" - So... Continue

Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. seeks your help at naming beer

March 24, 2015

Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. is seeking the help of beerlovers at renaming their Kölsch beer. Originally named "Uncle Jack" the brewery has since learned that the name violates a trademark owned by an alcoholic industry giant (after a bit of snooping around we think it might be owned by... Continue

Cheers, Sonoma!: Oso’s Cucumber Gimlet

March 23, 2015

Oso is known for its small plates, fresh seafood, and intimate, energetic atmosphere. However, Oso also shines for cocktails. Like many Sonoma Valley establishments, Oso has a great, ever-changing selection of Sonoma County’s finest wines and beers, they also offer more exotic options: sake and... Continue

The People’s Pub: Palooza Gastropub

March 20, 2015

[caption id="attachment_47406" align="alignnone" width="420"] The chill patio at Palooza makes for an excellent, sunny wine country respite[/caption] It’s Saturday afternoon and the patio is packed. It’s sunny, 75 degrees, and “chill” is the only way to describe Palooza. A contingent of retirees from Oakmont hold... Continue

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