It’s been a while since I’ve been able to make the Wednesday night Petaluma Farmers Market. The stars aligned just right today (barely) and I was hightailing it downtown early this evening with the little man. The weather here has been gorgeous lately – a tad hot, but just right for this southern girl – … Continue reading »
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1973 BARBERA TASTING
So remember those old 1973 bottles of Windsor Vineyards Wine from John Brown’s ’73 Retirement party we picked up at a fetching bargain of $2/bottle? Well we finally gave one of them a taste and the results are in! We decided to start with the Barbera, my thoughts being the higher alcohol and higher tannin … Continue reading »
VINTAGE VINEGAR
One of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday morning is finding a good estate sale, preferably with oodles of mid-century items. Estate sales take dedication though – they typically start at 7 or 8 am and there is almost always a line at the front door at go-time (and even a sign up list … Continue reading »
A WORTHY STOP: DRY CREEK GENERAL STORE
‘Tis the season for work travel for me (hence the lack of posts and lack of personal Sonoma County time period), but a little later this week you will find me back in one of my favorite parts of Sonoma County: Dry Creek Valley. Only 16 miles long and 2 miles wide, Dry Creek Valley … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
LAGUNITAS TAPROOM
For all you Lagunitas Maximus fans, your day has finally arrived. The famed 16-year old Lagunitas Brewery has finally opened their doors for the general public in the version of an outdoor tap room. They call it their beer sanctuary. Others call it a TapRoom (no space). Whatever its name, it’s SCL approved. Lagunitas Brewery, … Continue reading »
ERNIE’S TIN BAR
“Use a cell phone, buy a round.”
That’s one of a few house rules at Ernie’s Tin Bar, a local hide-away of a dive bar in Sonoma county. Technically a Petaluma address, this little gem resides just outside of Petaluma as you make your way on Lakeville highway… Continue reading »
ANOTHER GOOD ONE GONE…
While flipping through the most recent issue of The Bohemian this weekend (while enjoying some ice cream at Petaluma’s newest creamery, Lala’s – review to come soon), we read some sad, sad news: Red’s Recovery Room in Cotati is set to close this month – something about losing its lease. Sigh. Continue reading »
