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Vine Tastings, Windsor: More than a tasting room, less than a restaurant, Vine Tastings is a hybrid cafe and wine pairing spot with a top-notch chef and part of the Windsor social scene

h2hotel: Rudy Mihal and Scott Beattie Big news from the Healdsburg grapevine: Chef Rudy Mihal (formerly of Odyssey) will head the kitchen of the forthcoming h2hotel and bartending superstar Scott Beattie (Cyrus, Scopa) will be behind the bar.

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Sonoma Farm Market tussle: In a months-long drama with as much cat-fighting and name-calling as a sweet sixteen slumber party, the leadership of the Sonoma Farmer's Market has officially been declared.

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Jackson's Bar & Oven: Casual, family-friendly spot focused on dishes from the kitchen's wood-fired oven from Syrah's Josh Silvers. Late night/cocktails.

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