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Screamin’ Mimi’s Nominated for Best Ice Cream Parlor in the US
The popular Sebastopol scoop shop is competing against nine other spots from across the country for the USA Today honor.
Petaluma Classic Car Show Salutes George Lucas’ American Graffiti
Hundreds of vehicles will be on display in downtown Petaluma for the May 21 homage to Lucas' 1973 coming-of-age film.
The Big Chill: New Rain Tunnel at Fairmont Sonoma
Regulars of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa’s Willow Stream Spa are familiar with the six-step “bathing ritual,” where guests take full advantage of the thermal mineral waters common in the area. An exfoliating shower, a soak in two mineral-water pools, and herbal steam and dry-sauna treatments are followed by one of several cool-down […]
Amateur Brewers Get Petaluma Spotlight
Petaluma has a rich brewing history, making the current wave of interest in craft beer more of a resurgence than a fad. Not surprisingly, last year’s inaugural Sonoma County Home Brewers Competition was so well attended that organizers have moved the event to the Petaluma Fairgrounds, where there is more space for this year’s event, […]
Meaty News from Petaluma: It’s Barbecue Season!
Bon vivant Petaluman Houston Porter serves up some tasty tips from Petaluma and dishes out the latest on the local food scene.
West End Farmers’ Market Moves to Railroad Square
The West End Farmers’ Market, now in its fourth year, has opened for the season in its new location at Depot Park in Railroad Square, next to the new SMART train station. The young, hip market, which is held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November, moved from its original site by the […]
Sonoma Mission Inn to Close Big 3 Diner
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, which owns Big 3, says on its website that the diner is, “the longest-running continuously operated restaurant in Sonoma Valley.”
Kenwood’s Boncora Biscotti to Close This Month
Daniela Tempesta gave up her psychotherapy practice to take the reins of Kenwood's Boncora Biscotti, her late mother's cookie company, in 2014. Now, she says it's time to return to the career she loves.
Local Favorites Jackie Greene, Steve Kimock Headed to Petaluma Music Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the ninth annual Petaluma Music Festival, set for Aug. 6 at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. The festival lineup features a long list of regional favorites, including Jackie Greene, Steve Kimock and Friends, The David Nelson Band, The Mother Hips, Moonalice, Mark Karan (Artist at Large), […]