Grab a Seat for The Seghesio Family Vineyards Chef’s Summer Dinner Series

Posted on 14. May, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries, Sonoma Events, Sonoma wineries, Special Wine Events

Established in 1895 by Edoardo Seghesio, Seghesio Family Vineyards is best known today for its world class Zinfandels. But when summer arrives, the winery is celebrated for its excellent dinners, served in landmark vineyards that the winery established over more than a century, for 300 acres in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys. [...]

The New Santé Sonoma is a Delicious Destination

Posted on 10. May, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma Hotels, Sonoma restaurants, Wine Country Hotels

In January, Santé closed, as the flagship restaurant at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa underwent extensive renovation. But now, the shiny new space has reopened, and diners are enjoying a fresh new look for the space, which now sports a modern minimalist style with contemporary furniture and lots of local art, plus a [...]

Gather for The Great Gatsby Soiree in Healdsburg May 5

Posted on 29. Apr, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma Hotels, Sonoma restaurants, Wine Country Hotels

The Great Gatsby may have been published in 1925, but this May 10, it’s being turned very 2013, with the debut of major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But forget those dates. The only one you really need to remember is Sunday, May 5, when from 2 to 5 p.m., the Restaurant at Madrona Manor [...]

Berries Abound on Bay Area Spring Menus

Posted on 25. Apr, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, San Francisco

Spring marks the beginning of summer ingredients, with Northern California-grown berries leading the way. They’re delicious eaten straight, or dipped in plain yogurt, or atop that classic favorite, shortcake. Yet Bay area chefs work unexpected wonders, as well. Plan a meal at these top restaurants, and be sure to make the beautiful berries a highlight. [...]

Check Your Passport: Destination Dry Creek Valley April 27 & 28, 2013

Posted on 08. Apr, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County wineries

Even with the ever-increasing selection of wine tasting events all across Sonoma County, one thing remains the same. Passport to Dry Creek Valley sells out every year. That’s because of the wonderful wine and food offered throughout the weekend, certainly, but also because of the flat-out fun. Each winery is challenged to come up with [...]

The Annual Petaluma Antiques Faire Never Gets Old

Posted on 01. Apr, 2013 by in Blog, Sonoma County Events

One of the many wonderful things about living in Sonoma County is that is offer so many small towns, each with its own flair. It’s sort of like living on a charm bracelet, with a new, glittery thing to enjoy every day. For Petaluma, one of the most sparkly sensations of the year is annual [...]

A New Way to Find La Follette Wines

Posted on 23. Mar, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma wineries

If you’re wondering why The Barlow in Sebastopol smells like popcorn, and its streets warble with the sounds of bagpipes, the answer is this: winemaker Greg La Follette has come to town, and opened a tasting room. Yes, he’s better known for his small-lot, single vineyard wines, but he’s a bit of a showman, too, [...]

Congratulations to Gary Buffo – New President of the National Limousine Association

Posted on 21. Mar, 2013 by in Blog

Pure Luxury Transportation’s very own Gary Buffo has been named President of the National Limousine Association (NLA), the largest global organization for the luxury chauffeured ground transportation industry. He is the first-ever California resident and business owner to hold the esteemed title. The NLA is directed by 21 board members and 14 active committees with [...]

Score Pigs ‘n’ Pinot as a Sonoma Neighbor

Posted on 04. Mar, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma Events, Sonoma Hotels, Sonoma restaurants, Special Wine Events, Wine Country Hotels

First, the bad news. Most of Pigs ‘n’ Pinot is already sold out, with tickets snatched up for all the big events during the annual Healdsburg gala weekend running March 22-23. Second, the good news. You can still enjoy prize pork and Pinot Noir with the “Sonoma Neighbor Menu” served at Dry Creek Kitchen Mon-Thurs. [...]

Sign up for March 3 Supper at Zazu and Get a Taste of a New Heritage Pig

Posted on 27. Feb, 2013 by in Blog, Food & Wine, Sonoma Activities, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma Events, Sonoma restaurants

That’s some pig. What exactly it is, however, we won’t know until we sit down at the table for the Sunday, March 3 supper at Zazu in Santa Rosa, when chefs Duskie Estes and John Stewart introduce a brand new breed of swine called a Black Wattle Mulefoot. The chef owners of Zazu and Black [...]

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