Food & Drink

Zillions of Zins: Project Zin & Clay Mauritson

Clay Mauritson’s family has farmed here for six generations. But equally notable is Project Zin, the event he and his wife founded in 2011 with chef Charlie Palmer after their son Brady was diagnosed with Down syndrome. That first year raised $25,000 for the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay...

Daily Grind: Devorah Freudiger’s Coffee Connection

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operation freedom paws, northern california non-profit, service dog training

operation freedom paws, northern california non-profit, service dog training

Sierra Clark, cofounder and CEO of Brucato Spirits, lives in San Francisco, but the inspiration behind their original core amaros are all found in Sonoma County.

California Sipping: Brucato Spirits’ Sierra Clark

Jul 21, 2026

Sierra Clark, cofounder and CEO of Brucato Spirits, lives in San Francisco, but the inspiration behind their original core...

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Eric Wright owns Humbowl, a fast-casual Bay Area restaurant with two locations and a simple philosophy of offering rice bowls made with veggies, whole grains and responsibly sourced proteins.

Humbowl’s Eric Wright on Tacos and Community

Jul 14, 2026

Eric Wright is the owner of Humbowl, a fast-casual Bay Area restaurant with two locations and a simple philosophy...

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The North Bay has several California State Parks close enough to reach painlessly and wild enough to make one feel far from the trappings of civilization.

State Park Stays, Rustic Alternatives for Summer

Jul 14, 2026

By the time summer traffic rears its ugly head, traveling for a vacation feels less like a leisure pursuit...

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Among Graton Resort's dining spots is the new SoCo Dough Co., a creative doughnut shop with innovative flavor creations.

Going for Gold: Dining at Graton Resort & Casino

Jul 7, 2026

Overseeing everything that happens in the multiple dining outlets across the Graton Resort & Casino is Jennifer Murphy-Ellamar, vice...

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Chef Thomas Mendel harvests ingredients from a biodynamic garden for the four-course tasting experience at Hamel Family Wines.

Harvest Time, From Garden to Kitchen with Thomas Mendel

Jun 30, 2026

Hamel Estate sits on a hillside above Sonoma Valley, where winemaker John Hamel has spent years developing certified biodynamic...

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Matthew Blair is the co-founder and president of World Wrapps, a Bay Area-born fast-casual concept that helped introduce the wrap format to mainstream American dining.

Wrap It Up: Matthew Blair Rolls Forward

Jun 23, 2026

Matthew Blair is the co-founder and president of World Wrapps, a Bay Area-born fast-casual concept that helped introduce the...

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Local foodies have crowned the 2026 Marin Vegan Chef Challenge winners, with Flores in Corte Madera taking top honors.

Winners Crowned in Marin Vegan Chef Challenge

Jun 16, 2026

Marin County diners have spoken. After a month of tasting plant-based dishes across the county, participants in the 2026...

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