Author: biteclub

Local CSAs: Your little piece of the farm

The kind of glee that CSA bags can instill in even the most jaded of fast-foodies is rather remarkable to watch. Just ask my children, who before last summer eyed anything green or leafy with serious suspicion. They now clamor for kale, organic carrots and fresh apples. Miraculous

Syrah does Zin?

Josh Silvers of Syrah Bistro in Santa Rosa is Wine Spectator’s “Zinfandel” issue cover-boy (actually, it’s his rack of lamb, but he makes several appearances inside) for the upcoming June 30 issue. Wait, what? Never one to be too constrained by labels, Josh got tapped by writer Harvey Steinman to create a zinfandel-friendly menu for […]

Mystery closure at GG’s?

BiteClub is among a host of folks confounded over why GG’s Earth and Surf has been closed with an enigmatic sign on the door for several days. In late May, owner Suzan Fleissner sent me a personal email discussing her plans to expand, which I shared with you. Apparently others in the community got the […]

Zin’s Secret Brownie Sundae

Zin Restaurant's Brownie Sundae, plus more great Wine Country spots to grab a killer brownie

On the Eat Beat: News and Gossip

News of a new Puerto Rican eatery in Santa Rosa has had the unexpected result of bringing together a proud but, as one BiteClub commenter stated “hidden” community of people with roots on the island. About-to-be-opened El Coqui owners (the paper is down and final inspections are happening) recently said, We too have been pleasantly […]

Carneros Heritage Fest

Carneros Heritage Fest & Chef Throwdown: Napa v. Sonoma BiteClub plans to be on hand tomorrow, May 30, as Napa and Sonoma chefs go head to head in a competition between 10 Emerging Chefs at the Carneros Heritage Festival. Among SoCo’s culinary gladiators: Stark’s Steakhouse’s Tracy Shepos, Zoi Antonitsas of Zazu, Ryan Pollnow of La […]