Category: BiteClub

First look: GG’s Earth and Surf

Fleissner is taking her commitment to local and sustainable foods very seriously, which can make for a challenge when folks want out-of-season strawberries or shrimp to show up on the menu.

Mondavi cancels Taste3

It’s not a huge surprise, but a disappointment nonetheless, that COPIA’s signature annual event, TASTE3, has been canceled for 2009. It’s hard to express just what a bummer  this is…but BiteClub’s been on the guest list the last two years and this convergence of writers, journalists, foodies, chefs, scientists, farmers and artists was one of […]

Trattoria Lupo: Santa Rosa

Roberto is back at one of Santa Rosa's favorite Italian trattorias -- now called Trattoria Lupo.

Ancient Organics Ghee

Ghee Whiz: Ancient Organics Ghee

Not quite butter and not quite oil, ghee is the very essence of grass distilled from cow's milk into liquid gold

Niman Ranch founder won’t eat the meat?

A fascinating article in the Chronicle about the departure of Niman Ranch’s founder from his own company was brought to my attention yesterday. As most foodies (and chefs) know, Bill Niman’s sustainably and humanely raised meats were the darlings of many a kitchen despite their cost. Seems that in Niman’s case, sustainability and ‘doing good’ […]

Epicurean Connection, Sonoma

Epicurean Connection: Sheana Davis is a Sonoma catering institution and nationally-known cheesemaker who recently opened her tiny deli in in Boyes Hot Springs (just outside the town of Sonoma).