The Dream Day Bridal Show in Sonoma County
Posted on 29. Dec, 2011 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County wineries, Weddings
I’ve been to many special weddings; but, the most important wedding I’ve ever been to was my own. The only bridal show I attended was A Dream Wedding’s, The Dream Day Bridal Show. This year, 2012 starts off with another informative, incredible Dream Day Bridal Show on January 8th at Doubletree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country [...]
Wine Country Weekend Rolls to Sold Out Crowds
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma Hotels, Special Wine Events
“Wow,” said the man. “Wow, wow, wow.” And then, for good measure, he threw in a couple more “wows.” His companion smiled. “I keep forgetting you’ve never been to this before,” she said. They were talking about Taste of Sonoma, the highlight of the 2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. But sitting aboard the Pure Luxury [...]
Some #1 Advice for the Best 32nd Annual Taste of Sonoma Ever
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by Carey Sweet in Blog, Charity events, Food & Wine, Healdsburg Events, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma Events
At last year’s Taste of Sonoma, a sold-out capacity of 2,500 guests attended, converging on the sprawling green lawns of MacMurray Ranch in Healdsburg’s Russian River Valley. The draw was obvious: more than 60 of Sonoma’s top chefs preparing sumptuous food, more than 170 wineries pouring thousands of wines, casual seminars hosted by respected sommeliers [...]
Mother’s Day Brunch in Sonoma County
Posted on 22. Apr, 2011 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine, Holidays, Sonoma County Events, Sonoma County restaurants, Sonoma Events, Sonoma restaurants
There are many different ideas about how Mother’s Day came to be. Whether it grew from ancient rituals honoring a goddess or from a more modern attempt in the late 1800’s to empower women politically, Mother’s Day has been a special day to me from as far back as I can remember. As a child, [...]
A Christmas Buffet at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Sante Restaurant
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by gina in Blog, Holidays, Sonoma Events, Sonoma restaurants
Monday we offered a list of Top Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinners in the North Bay. Today we’d like to focus on one special place in Sonoma – Sante Restaurant at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day, Sante Restaurant presents a 2010 Christmas Buffet [...]
Winemaker Dinner Series at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Sante Restaurant: Audelssa Estate Winery
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events, Sonoma restaurants, Sonoma wineries
There used to be a well kept secret of a hidden jewel of a family owned winery in Sonoma. With incredible views from high on a mountainside, visitors could see all the way to San Francisco while tasting unbelievably balanced, sophisticated, and flavorful wines. The winery still rests amid 80 acres decorating a steep slope, [...]
Winemaker Dinner: Landmark Vineyards & Sante Restaurant
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
Winemaker dinners are one of my favorite types of dinners. I have fond memories of course after course of delicious food paired perfectly with all types of wines. I have a method for making sure my palate doesn’t get tired while saving room so that I am sure to taste everything. But even the best [...]
Mother’s Day in Sonoma County
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
Since 1914 when Mother’s Day became a National Holiday, people have been celebrating in their own ways. I remember the Mother’s Day project in preschool when I pressed my tiny hand into clay like a celebrity on Hollywood Boulevard. I don’t remember when I transitioned from Mother’s Day cards made of construction paper, decorated using [...]
Sante Restaurant & Amorosa Bella Winemaker Dinner
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Sante Restaurant is getting ready to host another delicious evening of food and wine. On April 8, 2010 Chef Andrew Cain, and Amorosa Bella will present an adventure hosted by Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman. This is Amorosa Bella’s first winemaker dinner! Amorosa Bella was created with the philosophy to [...]
Easter Brunch in Sonoma County
Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Holidays
With only a couple of weeks left until April, Pure Luxury has been receiving requests for information regarding Easter Brunch. Here are a few choices of restaurants offering something special for April 4, 2010. John Ash & Co. at Vintners Inn will be offering a menu that includes oysters, crab cakes, and Bellwether Farms Ricotta [...]
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