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

Seeking Old Photos of the Springs and a History Lesson

Boyes Hot Springs resident Michael Acker is seeking old photographs and family snapshots for a book he’s writing about the history of the Springs. The book, titled “Picturing the Springs,” will be published by Arcadia Books as part of its “Images of America” series. Acker... Continue

Making wine and realizing dreams

[caption id="attachment_47046" align="alignleft" width="200"] In 1974, when Steve MacRostie first made wine, there were only about 40 small wineries in Sonoma County.[/caption] Contrary to popular opinion, making fine wine is not easy. It’s not the life of the gentleman (or woman) vintner relaxing on his... Continue

Some tenants still struggling through aftermath of Riverside Drive fire

(By Jonathan Farrell for the Sonoma Sun) Within weeks of the November fire that destroyed its Riverside Drive warehouse and retail outlet, the Bon Marche thrift shop had relocated down the street and was open for business. But not all the tenants of the ravaged structure, a... 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

Eilertsen’s new role at Sonoma Valley Museum

Kate Eilertsen has resigned as executive director to accept her ‘dream job’ at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art– the newly created position of Artistic Director. In her new role, Eilertsen will focus on developing exhibitions and educational programs “that engage the community in the... Continue

New trail open at Jack London

Sonoma Mayor David Cook and First District Supervisor Susan Gorin cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the East Slope Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail at Jack London State Park. The Glen Ellen park serves as the “gateway” to the new 1.2-mile East Slope, which also adds to... Continue

St. Patrick’s Day Sonoma Valley Style

Tuesday, March 17, everyone is Irish for a day. Here is your guide to the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Sonoma Valley. From all day beer fueled fests to foodie specials. Remember: the cops will be out in full force. Call Vern's, Sonoma Taxi,... Continue

Imagining a better high school

Seeking public input on a master plan for Sonoma Valley High School, the School District will host a community meeting on campus Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The planning process began in October 2014. The timeline included and continues to include opportunities for... Continue