Food + Drink Bites for April 16

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

‘Green’ is the new black

[gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="48068,48069,48070,48071"] A dress made of cookie boxes? A gown sewn of straws and drink wrappers? Couture composed of used tea bags, or magazines, maybe a bathroom rug? It’s time to talk trash for the Sonoma Community Center’s fifth annual Trashion Fashion show,... Continue

Hugh Leeman opening at Patz & Hall

Art and wine lovers visited Patz & Hall Winery on Saturday evening to celebrate the opening of San Francisco artist Hugh Leeman's new exhibition of paintings and mixed media works. The works will be on display at the winery from now until July 5. Photos... Continue

Food + Drink Bites for 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

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

Feast of the Olives was a feast indeed

[caption id="attachment_44611" align="alignright" width="240"] Welcome to the Feast of the Olives[/caption] Welcome to Feast of the Olives at Ramekins: 18 (or so) chefs, 3 really long tables, a 5-course meal, and lots of wine. Each table, of 60+ people, was assigned chefs who would prepare a... Continue