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Silvers’ Syrah Shines with Full Entrees Again

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When chef-owner Josh Silvers’ former Syrah restaurant was reinvented last April, the Santa Rosa Railroad Square eatery rolled out a new name (Petite Syrah) and a new concept (composed, seasonal Cal-Ital dishes in small portions and at smaller prices). The idea was to keep the crowds coming in during recession-weary times for what Silvers called “A nosh, a nibble, a {…}

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Flipside Bar & Burger Now Open in Santa Rosa

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It takes a while to make a good burger. About a year, as it turns out for Flipside Bar & Burger, which was initially scheduled to start serving last August in downtown Santa Rosa, next to Third Street Ale Works. The doors finally opened last week. But it seems it’s been worth the wait for this stylish destination that just {…}

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Get in My Belly, Mister Hof-Brau

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I’m dreaming of a giant platter of hot, juicy hand-carved brisket, mounded with mashed potatoes, rich gravy, crisp fresh veggies, and slabs of fluffy buttered bread. It’s partly the periodically rainy spring weather that puts me in the mood, and primarily the good news that Mister Hof-Brau has reopened in Santa Rosa. It’s that same Hof-Brau that for decades reigned {…}

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Brew-Ha-Ha in Cloverdale

by careysweet3 weeks ago in Food.1 Comment

It’s no joke – something new is brewing in Cloverdale, and thanks to entrepreneurs Mike Morisette and Marne Dupere, the town soon will be landing its very own Flying Goat. Anyone familiar with great coffee knows that Flying Goat is beloved for its fresh roasted beans and house made chai served at its stores in Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Morisette {…}

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Hole-in-the-Wall Brings Global Cuisine to Sebastopol

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Hole-in-the-Wall Brings Global Cuisine to Sebastopol Everyone has their favorite little hole-in-the-wall place to eat. Sometimes it’s hard to remember its name, though – “that place with the great tacos,” or “you know, that amazing burger place” might have to suffice. Perhaps that’s why the owners of this joint in Sebastopol named their eatery Hole in the Wall Restaurant. Easier {…}

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BBQ Smokehouse Bigger and Better in Sebastopol

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There’s more to love now at BBQ Smokehouse in Sebastopol. Besides lots of new menu offerings, owner Larry Vito has nearly doubled the seating available, opening a “secret garden” on his patio. BBQ Smokehouse is the “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” gem in a tiny porch-style building on the edge of a movie theater parking lot in downtown Sebastopol. Vito is the chef who {…}

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Well hello, FigCello

by careysweet1 month ago in Food.0 Comments

When I first heard about FigCello, from Sonoma’s Hello Cello, I licked my lips. Last year, the boutique limoncello producer introduced a delicious version of their Southern Italian-style liqueur but, instead of lemons, this delicious quaff is made with fresh figs straight from Sonoma Valley. The concoction is crafted of black Mission fruit blended with citrus, 14 secret botanicals, and {…}

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Dinner’s On at Big Bottom

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How’s this sound for supper? Mezze platter with smoked eggplant dip, red pepper hummus, and olives with toasted crostini; Middle Eastern za’taar chicken over rice pilaf and yogurt with cucumbers and red onion; and baklava. Or perhaps you’re in the mood for a ricotta, spinach and black olive tart with an organic green salad; bacon-wrapped meatloaf or lentil meatballs served {…}

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Celebrate Windsor’s Summer Nights on the Green with a Fancier Meal

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Imagine relaxing on a warm summer night in your comfy folding chair on the grassy lawn of the Windsor Town Green, listening to your favorite music group playing live. You’ve got a glass of wine or beer from a local vendor who’s set up a booth in the concessions area nearby, and then you think: “Wouldn’t a half-pound spice-rubbed burger {…}

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A Savory Secret About Petaluma Pie Company

by careysweet2 months ago in Food.1 Comment

A Savory Secret About Petaluma Pie Company Just the phone number tells you you’re in for something delicious. To reach Petaluma Pie Company, dial 707-766-6743 (7-MMM-PIE). The confection shop in Historic Downtown Petaluma is best known for its sweet pies, such as classic apple, banana cream, pumpkin, and unique recipes like tangy-luscious butterscotch cream, or a brilliant, spicy-sweet pear ginger {…}