Cheers, Sonoma!: Oso’s Cucumber Gimlet

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

[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

Food + Drink News Bites for March 19, 2015

The latest food and drink news in Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Food Taxi has launched so now you can enjoy Himalayan food in your pajamas during your next Netflix binge! Sonoma has been notoriously limited on food delivery options for many years, but that changes today.... Continue

Hot Sonoma Night: VinOlivo Grand Tasting

This past Saturday, over 250 Sonomans and out of towners attended the annual VinOlivo Grand Tasting at the Lodge. The event showcased over 60 Sonoma Valley wineries and food purveyors all under one tent (and another room with just sparkling wine). I had never attended the event... Continue

St. Patrick’s Day Sonoma Valley Style

Tuesday, March 17, everyone is Irish for a day. Here is your guide to the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Sonoma Valley. From all day beer fueled fests to foodie specials. Remember: the cops will be out in full force. Call Vern's, Sonoma Taxi,... Continue

Happy Hour Sonoma Style: Shiso Modern Asian Kitchen

[caption id="attachment_18571" align="alignright" width="200"] The patio at Shiso is perfect for happy hour[/caption] In our first installation of Happy Hour Sonoma Style we visit Shiso Modern Asian Kitchen. Shiso focuses mainly on Japanese cuisine with occasional forays into other Asian cuisine, including Vietnamese and Korean.... Continue

The Sun Profile: Winemaker Scott Peterson of Rumpus Cellars and S.P. Drummer

[caption id="attachment_18574" align="alignnone" width="420"] Scott Peterson holds court at the Rumpus Cellars tasting room[/caption] Winemaker Scott Peterson calls it the “Rumpus Room,” with good reason. Colorful abstract art by acclaimed American artist Martin Johnson decorates the walls. A beautiful wooden bar co-designed by Peterson and... Continue

Delicious Reads: Best Food Writing 2014

Holly Hughes’ annual collection of the best food writing is out and features a collection of essays for those of us food geeks feeling sentimental for 2014. A speedy read, given the nature of short writing, the theme focuses often on localvore and foraging trends... Continue

News Bites

The latest food and drink news from around Sonoma Valley. You can send your news bites to our Food + Drink Editor, Sarah Stierch, at [email protected]. Joe Martin, founder of St. Francis Winery, died on February 26 in his Sonoma Valley home. Martin was called an... Continue

Food + Drink Bites for February 12

The latest food and drink news from Sonoma Valley Valentine's Day bites... [caption id="attachment_44906" align="alignnone" width="420"] Fresh dipped strawberries at Sonoma Market. (Photo credit: Sonoma Market)[/caption] Hand-dipped strawberries available at Sonoma Market on Feb 13-14 for Valentine's Day (do we really need an excuse, though?). 500 W.... Continue

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