Actor Luke Wilson to drive pace car at Sonoma NASCAR race

[caption id="attachment_68413" align="aligncenter" width="324"] Actor Luke Wilson will drive the pace car at the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 26 (Submitted photo)[/caption] Hollywood star Luke Wilson will visit Sonoma on Sunday, June 26, to drive the pace car for the upcoming... Continue

Recall: Hostess snack cakes and donuts

Hostess has announced a voluntary recall for 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts due to Hostess' flour provider, Grain Craft, discovering undeclared peanut residue in the flour used in the products. The amount of residue is considered to be low, and therefore "not... Continue

Sun Eats guide: Veggie burgers

[caption id="attachment_67976" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Veggie burger at Sonoma Grille (Submitted photo)[/caption] Just like a hamburger, not all veggie burgers are the same - vegetarians, vegans, and those wanting a "beef break" (for lack of a better term) are passionate enthusiasts for faux-meat burgers that are... Continue

First taste: the girl & the fig breakfast

[caption id="attachment_67970" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sunshine and shade with the continental breakfast ($15) at girl & the fig that is one of the best nibbles in town[/caption] Sonoma Valley breakfast aficionados have another option to add to their list - weekend breakfast at the girl &... Continue

Wine time: Ferrari-Carano ’14 Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir

[caption id="attachment_67930" align="aligncenter" width="292"] The 2014 Ferrari-Carano Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir retails for $48[/caption] Ferrari-Carano is well known for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, only in recent years creating a niche for interesting Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. Their 2014 Sky High... Continue

Wine time: Lazy Creek Vineyards ’15 Rose of Pinot Noir

[caption id="attachment_67891" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Lazy Creek Vineyards 2015 Anderson Valley Rosé retails for $22[/caption] The Lazy Creek Vineyards 2015 Anderson Valley Rosé is a pleasant rose chock full of juicy fruit for a hot spring/summer day from. This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir produced... Continue

Wine time: Lazy Creek Vineyards Anderson Valley ’14 Gewurztraminer

[caption id="attachment_67880" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Lazy Creek Vineyards 14 Gewürztraminer retails for $22[/caption] The 2014 Lazy Creek Vineyards Gewürztraminer from Anderson Valley is one of the oldest produced Gewürztraminer's in Anderson Valley and is a tasty palette pleaser. This Gewürztraminer is estate grown and brings back... Continue

Wine time: Ferrari-Carano 2013 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

[caption id="attachment_67571" align="aligncenter" width="326"] Ferrari-Carano 2013 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon[/caption] The 2013 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a darn tasty Cab. Alexander Valley is an AVA ripe (no pun intended) with great Cabs in recent vintages. A nose of cocoa, cedar plank, currant, wild... Continue

Adastra Wines tasting room opens in Sonoma

[caption id="attachment_67528" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Adastra farm and vineyard owner Chris Thorpe, Lead Wine Educator Dana Hunter, and Adastra Wines owner Edwin Richards (L-R) in their new downtown Sonoma tasting room (Photo: Adastra Wines)[/caption] A second new tasting room has opened in downtown Sonoma this month:... Continue

Worth the Drive: Sam’s Social Club

[caption id="attachment_67465" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Candy Cap churros at Sam's Social Club (Photo: Indian Springs Calistoga)[/caption] The legendary Indian Springs Resort and Spa, in Calistoga, recently underwent major renovations to its historic property, including the opening of a new restaurant: Sam's Social Club. Named after Samuel... Continue