Archive | March, 2009

Wild Foxx?

Wild Foxx opening

Macaroni Adventures

In search of great macaroni and cheese

El Coqui

New Puerto Rican?

New Puerto Rican, Underground Food Academy

Whoopie Pies

Move over cupcakes. The darling of the pastry-set these days are Whoopie Pies, a less precious, more lunchbox-friendly marriage of cake and cream.

Karma Bistro

Reasonable prices. RP/Cotati folks swear by the lunch buffet. 7530 Commerce Blvd., Cotati, (707) 795-1729 www.karmabistro.com

Sizzling Tandoor

Live entertainment and an extensive Indian menu in downtown Santa Rosa

Artisan Cheese Festival

Artisan cheese festival 2009

Corned Beef

Best corned beef

First Look: Rendez Vous Bistro

Rendez Vous Bistro

Santi coming to Santa Rosa

Santi moving to SR, Odyssey goes BBQ, Crepes safe at Bistro 29

Whiskey A Go-Go

Love whiskey? Even know what whiskey is (and isn’t)? A primer on this ancient drink and where to get it.

El Puente Cantina

Number 42 on my ongoing must-eat list: birria, a Mexican meat stew usually made with lamb or goat. Along with pozole and menudo, it’s one-dish comfort food that attracts the same kind of dedicated followers you find face-first in a bowl of pho or homemade chicken noodle soup. One of a handful of restaurants that [...]

Zazu Restaurant | Santa Rosa

Zazu Restaurant: Devoted to Slow Food and sustainability, the restaurant pulls from its own backyard garden along with a biodynamic plot grown for them at Quivira Winery and other local food sources.

Girl and the Fig | Sonoma

Girl and the Fig: Sondra Bernstein’s sunny bistro marries the best of country French and fresh California flavors.

First look: GG’s Earth and Surf

Fleissner is taking her commitment to local and sustainable foods very seriously, which can make for a challenge when folks want out-of-season strawberries or shrimp to show up on the menu.

Mondavi cancels Taste3

It’s not a huge surprise, but a disappointment nonetheless, that COPIA’s signature annual event, TASTE3, has been canceled for 2009. It’s hard to express just what a bummer  this is…but BiteClub’s been on the guest list the last two years and this convergence of writers, journalists, foodies, chefs, scientists, farmers and artists was one of [...]

Best Pancakes: Flipping out

Best Pancakes in Sonoma County

Trattoria Lupo: Santa Rosa

Roberto is back at one of Santa Rosa’s favorite Italian trattorias — now called Trattoria Lupo.

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