And we’re back. Whew. Sorry, about that. That was one hell of a week. Many apologies for the prolonged delay, but we should now be back to your regular scheduled programming. To kick off the week, SCL has big news: we’re now on Facebook and Twitter, so come join the fun. All the cool kids … Continue reading »
Posted in September 2009 …
FLOWERS WINERY LUNCHEON
This weekend I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Flowers Winery out on the Sonoma coast for a tasting, tour and afternoon luncheon. The invite came through some friends and we gathered up a group of 5 for a most excellent day. Warm, sunny weather (a bonus out on the NorCal coast), great Pinot Noir … Continue reading »
TAPS: A CRAFT BEER BAR ARRIVES
Ponder the following words: Abita. Deschutes. Bison Brewing. Or perhaps try these: Chocolate Stout. XXXX IPA. Karmeliet. Ok, how about these: Chicago Dog, Bratwurst, Garlic Fries. Sold yet? If you’re a beer fan, I probably had you at Abita. Petaluma has new bar in town and SCL’s vote is in: Bravo. Focusing on craft beers … Continue reading »
SCOPA, SCOPA, SCOPA, SCOPA
Dark. Exposed, rough concrete walls. High ceilings that accentuate (greatly) the acoustics. Narrow and tiny with only 12 or so tables. Not sounding too inviting yet? Al contrario, il mio amico. Add in being greeted by the owner in fluent Italian, flickering candles on the tables, an open kitchen in the back, streetside windows that … Continue reading »
THE LIST
Last night I finally got the chance to dine at Scopa, an Italian restaurant on Healdsburg’s plaza that I’ve been eager to try for some time now. They’re open for dinner only, so it’s been logistically tough to make it work. The evening was fantastic, filled with awesome food, a really wonderful atmosphere (including opened … Continue reading »
MICROBREWS & MUSIC: HOPMONK TAVERN SEBASTOPOL
Give me a lazy sunny Saturday afternoon with no real plans and there’s almost nothing better I’d like to do than sip it away at Hopmonk Tavern’s outdoor beer garden in Sebastapol. Bypass the usual need for reservations by cozying up to the bar and ordering from a fine selection of craft brews that are … Continue reading »
PARTING SHOT: SONOMA SUNSET
Enjoy your holiday weekend. Drink many Sonoma County wines, have fun and be safe. See you on the other side…
SONOMA GROWN: SAINT BENOIT YOGURT
(This is the second installment of the Sonoma Grown column) I have a thing for the French. Really. Almost as much as I do for the pig. Their wine (le vin!). Their cheese (le fromage!). Their bread (le pain!). Délicieux! And now, it seems, I also have a thing for their yogurt (le yaourt!). Saint … Continue reading »
