Remember a Negroni or Martini? The North Bay’s best bartenders certainly do. But these days, they’re shaking things up – quite literally – basing their drinks on fresh ingredients and often unexpected flavors. Some are even growing cocktail gardens, to ensure the best possible sources for hand-plucked mint, lemon verbana, and more obscure fruits like Read more…
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Sensational Steaks in Sonoma/Napa
The first day of fall has come, and a bit of rain, and there’s a slight chill in the air. All of which has us thinking about big, juicy steaks for dinner. Here are six to steak your claim upon: Stark’s Steakhouse This destination is a bit hidden away in downtown Santa Rosa on the Read more…
Last Weekend’s 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival
As a child I wished that my mother would take me to a candy store, lean over and whisper in my ear that all of the candy was for me. Flash forward to last Saturday night at the Sheraton in Petaluma for a special dinner offered as part of the 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival Read more…