Category: BiteClub

Cafe Saint Rose

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that Cafe Saint Rose had recently reopened on the outskirts of Sebastopol. And like many of you, I harbored some fears that the move to a funky roadhouse on the way to Bodega Bay might end up being too much of a haul for their former fans. What I […]

Cafe Saint Rose

Cafe Saint Rose: Mark's already proven himself to locals--from his years of service as winery chef and caterer to his ever-intruiging menus at the old Saint Rose. We get it. But the new spot reflects more of his comfort with comfort foods. Easy-going preparations of farm-fresh ingredients that feel so very right in Sebastopol.

Rumors and news

Lots of rumors and news from the foodie front this week.Seaweed Cafe soldThis week was the last hurrah for fans of the Seaweed Cafe’s Chef Jackie. This surprising little outpost of haute organic cuisine in Bodega Bay has been a favorite insider haunt for foodies. Ailing parents, however, forced the sale of the restaurant and […]
Hang Ah Dim Sum

Hang Ah Dim Sum | Santa Rosa

Well-loved Chinese specialties and dim sum dishes from San Francisco's historic Hang Ah restaurant.

West County Grill update

"Jonathan threw us to the wolves," says Darren McRonald, who is currently doing double duty as acting GM and head chef. "We learned some hard lessons," he told BiteClub by phone. Although Waxman's departure from the restaurant is still unofficial according to McRonald, he is no longer involved in the operations of the restaurant. "Jonathan's in New York. He's away too much," he said.

Scopa Restaurant Healdsburg

Scopa | Healdsburg

Ari Rosen's critically-acclaimed Healdsburg Italian restaurant is every bit as good as you'd think

Pimp my fries

Three words: Truffle oil fries. Just a couple weeks into its new ownership, The Healdsburg Bar and Grill is noticeably changed under the watch of Cyrus’ Nick Peyton and chef Douglas Keane. Though the look and feel is still very much the same as the old HBG–casual inside tables, t-shirted waitrons and kids running around […]

Mother’s Day

I recently heard someone say that if you needed a holiday to honor your mom, you might need to rethink your relationship. Which is probably true, but it’s always nice to have a fire lit under one’s sorry behind to get that maternal thanksgiving crackling. And what better way to say, “You’re the best, Mom” […]

Plaza Farms closing

After several years of trying to make a go of it, Healdsburg’s Plaza Farms is throwing in the towel. The market, which opened in 2005, has struggled to gain a foothold with tourists and locals since its inception despite the popularity of many of its vendors, including Bovolo Restaurant and DaVero Olive Oils and former […]