Roast chicken from Pullman Kitchen in Santa Rosa. Photo: Heather Irwin

Best Restaurant Openings of 2014

After a bit of a lull in restaurant openings over the last several years, 2014 was a banner year for restaurateurs, both old and new. New to the table were several chef-owned restaurants, signaling an uptick in the economy, as well as flashier restaurants housed inside the Graton Casino and Resort. Cuisine focused on local […]
Cook Tavern in St. Helena opened in Dec. 2014, a sister restaurant to Cook St. Helena.

Cook Tavern opens in St. Helena

Cook Tavern, a casual bistro offering comfort classics like poutine, grilled cheese and crafty cocktails opens in St. Helena

Chef Dustin Valette's drawing for a new charcuterie box at his forthcoming restaurant.

Valette Restaurant opening in Healdsburg

Chef Dustin Valette has announced the name of his forthcoming restaurant, which will be an homage to his longtime Healdsburg family.

Kohlrabi mustard rye from A New Napa Cuisine, by Chef Christopher Kostow. Photo by Peden + Monk.

Bay Area Chef Cookbooks 2014

2014 cookbook offerings from Bay Area chefs and restaurateurs include Christopher Kostow, Tony Gemignani and Tyler Florence