Eat with your eyes as BiteClub feasts through Sonoma County
Kamura Don, Korean-style mixed sashimi bowl Hwae-dup bap served with an assortment of fish, seaweed salad, daikon, mixed greens, served over hot brown rice with a side of cho-jang Korean sweet and spicy sauce at Kamura Sushi. 3800 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa
Hamachi crudo at Kamura Sushi. 3800 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa
Sticky bun and Hobbs Bacon scone at City Garden Doughnuts in Santa Rosa. The power outage is making me bummed and stinky so I got a sticky bun. It helped. 1200 4th St, Santa Rosa.
I really love the Banh Mi at Simply Vietnam Express. The bread is soft, yet crunchy; the barbecue pork is super flavorful and it’s got a bit of heat if you add jalapenos. Simply Vietnam Express, 3381 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa.
Instead of being slathered with mayo and chili pepper, this unassuming version gets a smash of lime, with more understated creaminess and sweet corn that we won't see again until next year. (Heather Irwin)
Rangpur More cocktail at Duke’s Spirited Cocktails. I am so enamored of Tara Jasper’s botanical-forward gin made right here in Sonoma County. The cocktail includes Sipsong Indira gin, peppercorns, Rangpur lime shrub, saffron bitters and house tonic. If you haven’t tried some of Duke’s other crafted cocktails, you’re missing out. They’re incredible. 111 Plaza St., Healdsburg.
It’s not exactly a looker, but this spicy papaya salad at Tan’s Donuts was a unique take on the sour, spicy, crunchy Southeast Asian dish. Tan’s Donuts serves Cambodian and Vietnamese homestyle dishes. 2550 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-528-1567.
Barbecue beef sticks at. Tan’s Donuts serves Cambodian and Vietnamese homestyle dishes. 2550 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-528-1567.
Yellow tofu curry at Tan’s Donuts with creamy coconut milk and plenty of veggies. Tan’s Donuts serves Cambodian and Vietnamese homestyle dishes. 2550 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-528-1567.
Petaluma Creamery came to visit Biteclub at KZST with every single delicious cheese they make (and butter). I’m a giant fan of their amazing butter and Mike’s Firehouse Jack. You can listen to me, Brent and Debbie each Thursday morning from 7:40 to 9 a.m.
A food writer’s job is never done, because just about every meal is a chance to explore something new. This week, I explored a handful of spots — some just with friends or for fun, and others as scouting missions for a larger write-up. Here are a few pix to inspire you.
On this week’s list:
– Kamura Sushi
– Handline Coastal California restaurant
– City Garden Doughnuts
– Simply Vietnam Express
– Duke’s Spirited Cocktails
– Tan’s Donuts & Cambodian Food
