Neighborhood Night at Olive & Vine

[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

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

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

Sonoman wins $1 million in lottery

[caption id="attachment_47872" align="alignleft" width="205"] Rogelio Espinoza's winning ticket[/caption] Sonoman Rogelio Espinoza has a lot more friends today than he did yesterday. Espinoza won $1 million on a scratch off ticket called California Black Exclusive. The amount was the largest able to be won by a player. Espinoza... 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

Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. seeks your help at naming beer

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

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