Russian River Brewing Company's Vinnie Cilurzo, with wife Natalie, is a semifinalist for Outstanding Wine, Spirits or Beer Professional in the James Beard Foundation Awards.

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 […]

Things to Do in Sonoma County This Week

Whether you’re in love or you’re ready to mingle, we have a whole list of fun things for you to do this weekend. Learn about the birds and the bees, and the lemurs and the giraffes at the annual Wild Jungle Love tour at Safari West. Also happening this weekend is the Cloverdale Citrus Fair, […]
Vanilla Milk Tea from TeaRex. (Photo by Jenna Fischer)

Boba Cafes Trending in Sonoma County

From our food blogger, Heather Irwin of BiteClubEats. Boba, also known as bubble tea, is having its 15 minutes. But we think it’s a trend that’s here to stay. Though its been around for several years in the US, and a rage in Asia since the 1990s, the chewy, sweet, drink/snack/entertainment is becoming a millennial […]
Hooters Rohnert Park

Hooters opens

The lure of hot wings and hot pants brings 'em to Rohnert Park