Farmers Market revamp

Sonoma's Friday Farmers Market has been revamped to mitigate the risks of catching or transmitting the coronavirus. The changes include limiting the total number of people within the market booth area at one time, regulating entry at the east end and exit at the west... Continue

Going to an event on Sonoma Plaza? Forget plastic bottles

The year's first large outdoor events on Sonoma Plaza will test the City's new ban on Single Use Plastic, such as water and beverage containers. Under the rule that went effect this year, vendors will no longer be allowed sell beverages in Single Use Plastic... Continue

Farmers Market poster contest

Looking for a new design for a fresh new beginning, the Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Farmers Market is staging its first-ever Poster Art Contest. The market season, beginning May 1, marks a transition to a new partnership with the City of Sonoma, said Emily Fitzpatrick... Continue

What does the Amazon/Whole Foods deal mean for local food producers?

Since Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in August, small, regional food producers have been asking questions about how the online retail giant will incorporate the supermarket chain into its business. Recent moves to centralize the decisions about product assortment—as well as changes... Continue

Farmers’ Market opens tonight

[gallery size="medium" columns="1" ids="50745,50743,50744"] In a local tradition so exalted it’s nearing holiday status, the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers’ Market opens the 2015 season on Tuesday, May 5. City Councilmembers will cut the ceremonial ribbon, followed at 5:30 p.m. by the equally ceremonious... Continue

Season opener

In a local tradition so exalted it’s nearing holiday status, the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers’ Market opens the 2015 season on Tuesday, May 5. City Council-members will cut the ceremonial ribbon, followed at 5:30 p.m. by the equally ceremonious ringing of the cowbell,... Continue

Food + Drink Bites: 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

Sonoma Valley Food + Drink News Bites for January 29

The latest food and drink news from Sonoma Valley. [caption id="attachment_44433" align="alignright" width="178"] $1 Oysters at Shiso's Happy Hour (Photo Credit: Shiso)[/caption] $1 oysters and $5 bubbly happy hour at Shiso. Other menu items include Japanese classics like edamame and miso soup ($2) and Shiso... Continue

Farmers Market menu looks healthy, yummy

From fresh, organic produce to healthy dinners to guilty pleasures – corn dog, anyone? — offerings at the upcoming Tuesday Night Farmers Market read like the ultimate shopping list. The season opens May 3 on the Plaza with 63 vendors of certified produce, prepared foods,... Continue

Friday Farmers Market gets County scrutiny

Sonoma County will call for proposals to operate the Friday Farmers Market, the first-ever screening of candidates to run the weekly event in the Depot Park parking lot. The incumbent group is lead by market manager Hilda Swartz, the polarizing figure who presided over the... Continue