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Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. - The abrupt closure of a Red Lobster restaurant in Rohnert Park this week could mean a major opportunity for anyone looking for kitchen appliances, restaurant equipment, furniture and even a lobster tank, all being sold in bulk in an auction now. As of Tuesday morning, more...
New bakery to open in former Sift storefront in downtown Santa Rosa
Not even six months after cupcake bakery Sift Dessert Bar on Mendocino Avenue closed its doors, a new bakery is moving in to take its place in downtown Santa Rosa. A longtime Sonoma County resident, Lauren Feagin, is opening Blondie’s Bakery Boutique in the same storefront in early June after previously serving as a manager at Sift for nine years.
Sebastopol’s Gravenstein Apple Fair Ups Its Game with Legendary Chefs and Farmers
Alice Waters is my Taylor Swift. The food revolutionary and legendary owner of Chez Panisse brought farms and farmers to the table in a way that changed the trajectory of dining in America. Her food tells the story of seasons, fleeting moments and perfect peaches. And I might faint if I actually got to meet her.
Grand Funk Railroad brings decades of hits to Rohnert Park
Mention the Midwest ‘70s band Grand Funk Railroad and fans start reciting the lyrics to their 1973 No. 1 hit, “We’re an American Band.”. “Now these fine ladies, they had a plan/They was out to meet the boys in the band/They said, ‘Come on dudes, let's get it on’/And we proceeded to tear that hotel down.“
Guerneville’s popular natural wine festival ‘Big West Wine Fest’ doubles in size
When Miracle Plum shuttered its doors in 2022, Emily Weber and Nina Kravetz were devastated. Weber, a former Miracle Plum employee, and Kravetz, the former marketing director at Martha Stoumen Wines in Sebastopol, had struck up a friendship at the natural wine (and food) shop in Santa Rosa, where they had connected over their love of low-intervention wines.
From bubbly brunch to ‘golden hour’ in the lavender field, there’s plenty of food and wine fun in Sonoma County
Spend Thursday evenings under the redwoods when the Occidental Farmers’ Market opens for the season Thursday, May 16. The market will feature locally grown meat and produce from Bodega Pastures, Rainbow’s End Farm, plus a new vendor, Amanda Janney of KM Mushrooms will be there with her groovy assortment of cultivated mushrooms. The team from Raymond’s Bakery will make the trip from Cazadero with their delightful sourdough bread and sweet and savory baked goods, plus you can even have dinner from vendors such as Gerard’s Paella, Green Grocer, and local favorite The Altamont General Store. The market runs 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through the end of October. 3611 Main St.
Reprezent Designer Sean Armstrong
Sean Armstrong is Sebastopol-based and Cloverdale-born. He is of Apache, Irish and Mayan ancestry and is a multi-hyphenate breakdancer and party promoter with an emphasis on fashion production. He owns the local clothing label, Reprezent. I will admit that when I curated him into the upcoming 3rd Annual North Bay...
Point Reyes seashore study favors elk fence removal
A new study suggests a plan to remove a controversial fence to free tule elk in the Point Reyes National Seashore would achieve the park's preservation goals while still effectively managing the herd. The "Tomales Point Area Plan Environmental Assessment" looks at the potential effects of the proposal to remove...
North Bay bee biz abuzz with activity
After decades of colony collapse and a long, nectar-filled road back, beekeepers say the bees have discovered the sweet spot between drought and torrential downpours. The workhorse of the animal kingdom is swarming with activity, including in the North Bay. At last count, bee colonies nationwide hit a record 3.8...
North Bay Fashion Ball Returns
New York, Paris, Milan, Shanghai and…Petaluma?! Yes. With the Met Gala still fresh on the world’s Instagram feeds, fashion is having a moment. And for local fashionistas, there is no place better to be than the 3rd Annual North Bay Fashion Ball and Art Market. In Petaluma. Thanks...
Wine of the week: Tom Mackey Cellars, 2021 Sirius Red Wine
There’s no recipe when Tom Mackey makes blends. “We blend what tastes the best after trials,” explained the vintner of Tom Mackey Cellars, his namesake brand. “We conduct at least two tasting trials with a panel of proven palates to reach the final blends.”. Mackey is the...
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