Sonoma’s Valley Bar + Bottle Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot
A tiny Sonoma restaurant has earned a rare James Beard semifinalist nod, standing alone in a year crowded with big-city names. Here’s who was nominated.
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A Grandmother’s Guidance: The Roots of Healdsburg Shed Owner
As a youngster, he helped in the kitchen of what would evolve into one of the most famous restaurants in the world, The French Laundry in Yountville. At 20, he was the sous chef at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, by 22 in charge of the kitchen at étoile restaurant in Yountville. At 25, he […]
2016 James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced
Two Sonoma County men were among semifinalists announced Wednesday for the James Beard Foundation’s 2016 restaurant and chef awards. Russian River Brewing Co.’s Vinnie Cilurzo of Santa Rosa and Littorai Wines’ Ted Lemon of Sebastopol were among the 20 making the cut for Outstanding Wine, Spirits or Beer Professional. About two dozen Bay Area restaurants […]
James Beard Restaurant + Chef Semifinalists 2011
Wine Country chefs tapped in food "Oscar" semifinals