food
Thursday, January 17, 2013
food Jan. 17: Battle of the Baristas Final Showdown at Taylor Maid
Posted by Leilani Clark on Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
food July 17: Brews and Bites at Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Posted by Catherine Zaw on Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012
wine / art / food / music June 9-10: Novato Festival of Arts, Wine, and Music at Grant Avenue in Novato
Posted by Jay Scherf on Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Thursday, April 26, 2012
food April 28: Pastapalooza for Parks at Santa Rosa Vets Building
Posted by Gabe Meline on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
food Dec. 21: SRJC Culinary Arts Holiday Fundraiser
Posted by Gabe Meline on Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM
One of the worst-kept secrets for lunch in Santa Rosa is the SRJC’s Culinary Arts Center, which offers delicious creations, courtesy of students, for cheap. The place fills up quickly, which for late-coming, bill-savvy diners means dejection. But alas! Under the direction of program director and chef Michael Salinger, the SRJC culinary arts program is moving to its new, relatively humongous location next year. Four times the size of its current location, it’s already causing a buzz and it’s not even open yet. The program hosts a holiday fundraiser for the move with food, wine and holiday cheer on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Culinary Arts Center. 458 B St., Santa Rosa. Noon—2pm. $25. 707.576.0279.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
food Oct. 23: 'Chocolate & Wine' at Westin Verasa
Posted on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I have never been as ashamed as I was the day my roommate came home to find me sprawled on the couch surrounded by an empty box of See’s candy and an even emptier bottle of wine. I lied—I said I had help in the gluttony that had ensued, when in actuality I was the only guilty party involved. The 24th annual Chocolate and Wine event provides a rare opportunity to leave one’s self respect at home while gorging on fine chocolates from 25 chocolatiers and wines from 25 wineries. Leave your belts at home on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Westin Verasa. 1314 McKinstry St., Napa. 3pm. $40–$45. 707.257.1800.
Friday, September 2, 2011
food Sept. 4: Oyster & Fog Festival at Rocker Oysterfeller's
Posted on Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:15 AM
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Hopefully the sun will come out for bit—just in time for the solid lineup of Americana bands set to play the Oyster & Fog Festival 2011. Tiny Television, Easy Leaves, Stratospheres and others provide the entertainment, while one of Valley Ford’s most charming dining establishments knocks out barbecue oysters straight off the grill, fried green tomatoes, shrimp po’ boys and other delicious treats. Slurp up them oysters on Sunday, Sept. 4, at Rocker Oysterfeller’s. 14415 Hwy. 1, Valley Ford. 12pm. $15. 707.876.1983.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
food Aug. 27: Taste of Petaluma in Downtown Petaluma
Posted on Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Can someone become an official patron of the arts, a food connoisseur and a wine junkie all in the same day? Taste of Petaluma offers the possibility, with samples from over 40 of the town’s finest chefs and wineries. The whole event raises funds for the Cinnabar Theatre, a signature staple in Sonoma County arts. Wine and dine for a good cause on Saturday, Aug. 27, starting at either Putnam Plaza (129 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma) or Haus Fortuna (111 Second St., Petaluma). 10:30am. $35. 707.763.8920.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
food December 22: Polly Lappetito at the Culinary Institute of America
Posted by Gabe Meline on Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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After the rush of decorating, shopping, organizing, shuffling relatives, fielding RSVPs and wrapping presents, who the hell wants to cook? One could take a cursory flip-though of the Larousse Gastronomique as inspiration—or opt for a cooking demonstration at the Culinary Institute of America with none other than in-house Greystone Restaurant chef Polly Lappetito. Anyone with “appetito” as part of their name has to be good with food, right? And especially if you’re talking family recipes. Lappetito will be preparing her family’s Christmas manicotti recipe and demonstrating the fine art of making manicotti shells. By the day’s end, you’ll want to call off that turkey and order up eggplant, basil and chicken for Christmas dinner. Lappetito inspires on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Culinary Institute of America. 2555 Main St., St. Helena. 5–7pm. Free. 707.967.2320.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
food May 24: Firefighter Barbecues
Posted by admin on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 5:47 PM
While firefighters spend their time on the clock putting out flames, this weekend brings two separate events involving firefighters making things hot, hot, hot—and keeping them glowing for hours on end with community barbecues. In Jenner, the local volunteer firefighters go head to head in an all-out chili cook-off and salsa contest, complete with barbecued oysters, local brews, a dunk tank and more on Sunday, May 24, at the Jenner Community Center (10398 Hwy. 1, Jenner. Noon. Free–$10. 707.865.2771). In Marin, the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual beach barbecue with dancing, music, a raffle, merchandise and tons of juicy, hot, grilled meat. They’ll be checking coolers, so don’t try to sneak in booze; alcohol will be for sale at the event on Sunday, May 24, at Muir Beach (Near Coastal Trail, Marin. 12pm. $20 per car. 415.384.0683).Gabe Meline
