Chef Andrew Wilson has been named executive chef at Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen

New chef at Dry Creek Kitchen

Andrew Wilson has  been named the new chef at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, replacing Dustin Valette. Wilson was most recently at the Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar in Sonoma. With Wilson at the helm, Palmer says he plans to create “an elevated dining experience at the Hotel Healdsburg restaurant with a new […]
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