Tag: food

Cinnamon French toast made from Village Bakery brioche topped with butter, fresh whipped cream, organic raspberries and real maple syrup with sparkling wine and a cappuccino at Estero Cafe in Valley Ford. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

3 Valentine’s Day Brunch Recipes from Sonoma County Chefs

This Sunday, instead of going out for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, you can treat your sweet babboo to something a little different: an intimate breakfast in bed, complete with fresh squeezed juice and coffee. And, if you take the time to source your ingredients from local farms and producers you’ll get points for the […]
Mensona Kennel Club: This weekend at the Lyttle Cow Palace at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, watch a few dozen smart dogs take part in agility trials. This entertaining event is free to attend, and takes place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find out all the details at mensona.org. (PD FILE)

Things To Do This Week In Sonoma County

  Tuesday, Feb. 2 Jessica Lea Mayfield: Singer-songwriter. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. HopMonk Tavern, Sebastopol. $10-$12. 829-7300, hopmonk.com. Wednesday, Feb. 3 ‘West Side Stories’: Five-minute true stories live onstage. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Sonoma Portworks, Petaluma. $8. westsidestoriespetaluma.com. Thursday, Feb. 4 ‘Into the Woods’: Live musical opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; closes Feb. 14. Person Theatre, Sonoma […]
Seaside Chowder with fish, mussels, squid, shrimp, potatoes, bacon, cream, at Seasdie Metal Oyster bar in Guerneville, California on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Where to Find the Best Clam Chowders on the North Coast

In New England, a bowl of award-winning chowder can be found around every corner. But honestly, there are not many worthy of the honor. Most arrive at the table in the midst of a perfect storm: either so thick that your spoon stands at attention, or so overcooked the clams taste like rubber bands, if […]

Where to Eat Right Now: November 2015

Sonoma offers a wealth of great dining options, but where to eat now — as in, right now? These eateries offer haute to casual cuisine and everything in between. Amy’s Kitchen The “healthy” fast-food alternative created by Andy and Rachel Berliner of frozen-food giant Amy’s Kitchen is focused on an all-vegetarian (plus vegan and gluten-free) menu […]

Food, Inc premieres in Sonoma County

Food, Inc.: Whether you're a hard-core food purist or merely interested in hearing the other side of gloriously choreographed commercials for cheaper-than-dirt burgers, chips and soda, it's worth considering the less-glamorous side of the food industry and making up your own mind.