Over $131k raised for Leukemia & Lymphoma by John Ash & Co

[caption id="attachment_53605" align="aligncenter" width="223"] Man of the Year Tom Schmidt with Boy of the Year, Jayden Zentner (John Ash & Co.)[/caption] Earlier this Spring, legendary Wine Country restaurant John Ash & Co. had a mission to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).... Continue

Sonoma hot spots: Where to watch the Warriors

It's old news by now: the Warriors are in the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 39 years. Whether you are a fanatical basketball fan or you're a "finals fan," it's an exciting time to live in the Bay Area. It is also a... Continue

Food obsessed: salmon tartare

[caption id="attachment_52741" align="aligncenter" width="420"] El Dorado Kitchen's salmon tartare (El Dorado Kitchen's Facebook)[/caption] For this month only, El Dorado Kitchen is replacing their delicious ahi tuna tartare with salmon tartare to celebrate the launch of California King Salmon season. Fresh, raw salmon is mixed with... Continue

Worth the Drive: Montesacro Pinseria

This past weekend I went down to San Francisco to see a matinee performance at the Orpheum Theatre. Anyone who has attended matinee performances at the Orpheum knows that it is often slim pickings regarding fine dining within walking distance that doesn't involve SF hipsters waiting in... Continue

Hitting the Top: Oso and Santé make Top 100 list

[caption id="attachment_51976" align="alignright" width="207"] Lamb Merguez meatballs with glazed carrots, tzatziki and dill at Oso.[/caption] San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic Michael Bauer has released his 2015 list of the Top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area. Sonoma can bask in the delight of having two... Continue

Aventine launches spring menu

[caption id="attachment_51430" align="aligncenter" width="286"] We're gonna fight over that mozzarella. Aventine's new caprese salad. (Aventine)[/caption] Aventine, the rustic Italian restaurant located in Jack London Village in Glen Ellen, has announced a new spring menu. This is welcome news! Since its much buzzed about opening last year, little... Continue

Tips Tri-Tips celebrates 1 year anniversary

[caption id="attachment_50811" align="alignnone" width="420"] TIPs Tri-Tip debuted one year ago at the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers' Market (Facebook)[/caption] Only in Sonoma will get you get stuck in traffic behind a suped-up trolley modified into a food truck that peddles tri-tip. That's TIPS Tri-Tip... Continue

Dine 4Paws at Murphy’s

[caption id="attachment_50793" align="aligncenter" width="420"] 4Paws dogs help kids at El Verano School develop their reading skills. (Facebook)[/caption] From now until May 7, Murphy's Irish Pub is donating 50% of proceeds from a special prix fixe menu to 4Paws Learning & Wellness Center. 4Paws is a... Continue

Rossi’s 1906 now open for lunch

[caption id="attachment_50568" align="aligncenter" width="263"] Enjoy the sunshine for lunch and dinner at Rossi's 1906 (Rossi's 1906)[/caption] Voted Sonoma Valley's best BBQ in the Best of Sonoma Valley 2014 Reader's Poll, Rossi's 1906 is now open for lunch. Lunchtime diners put their orders in at the... Continue

Worth the Drive: Kickin’ Cancer’s Ash at John Ash & Company

[caption id="attachment_48988" align="aligncenter" width="262"] Half the proceeds from each Cosmo for the Cure goes towards the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from now until June 20 (Photo: John Ash & Co)[/caption] The landmark Santa Rosa restaurant, John Ash & Co., is on a mission from now... Continue