Food & Drink

Out of the Kitchen and Into the Cellar with Eric Fox

Readers might recognize Eric Fox from his days at The Matheson, where he was restaurant manager before joining the new Appellation Healdsburg as director of food & beverage. His background also includes sommelier and beverage leadership positions at some of the country’s most celebrated dining destinations, including Michelin-starred Spruce, Coi...

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On March 1, chef Craig Wilmer officially stepped into a new role as executive estate chef at Auteur Wines.

Perfectly Paired, Chef Craig Wilmer and Auteur Wines

May 5, 2026

On March 1, chef Craig Wilmer officially stepped into a new role as executive estate chef at Auteur Wines. It’s...

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Nearly 30 years after first walking Limerick Lane Cellars' vine rows, Karen Francis DeGolia became the winery's owner.

Karen Francis DeGolia Rediscovers Her Vineyard Calling

Apr 28, 2026

The story of Limerick Lane Cellars is anything but simple or expected. But through the twists and turns of...

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Second Slice: Bay Area Pizza Week continues

Apr 28, 2026

Singer-songwriter and motivational speaker Andrew W.K. said it best: “Anyone who says that money cannot buy happiness has clearly...

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The North Bay’s annual observation of Pizza Week returns with 26 pie-making participants in the tri-county area alone.

The Slice Census: Celebrating Pizza Week, North Bay Style

Apr 21, 2026

Punk pioneer Henry Rollins perhaps said it best: “Pizza makes me think that anything is possible.” Rollins has every reason...

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Restauarnt Picco chef Michael Reyes' reverence for seasonal ingredients shines throughout the menu.

Stirring the Pot: Chef Michael Reyes Does What he Loves

Apr 21, 2026

Two decades ago, Bruce Hill and Bill Higgins first opened Picco in Larkspur, which has become one of Marin’s...

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Shannon Gregory's new restaurant, set to open in June, is called the Bar Auklet after a seabird native to the area and aims to offer a high-end bar and restaurant experience not currently available in the rest of Point Reyes Station.

Marin Restaurateur’s Next Step: Shannon Gregory’s Bar Auklet

Apr 14, 2026

Longtime restaurateur Shannon Gregory has started planning and construction on his fourth business venture in Marin. The restaurant, which is...

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" As any good winemaker will tell you, great wine starts in the vineyard," winemaker Greg Hamilton said.

Garage to Vineyard, the Hamiltons Persevere

Apr 14, 2026

Lindsay and Greg Hamilton first met in Glasgow, Scotland, where Greg was working as a wine merchant and Lindsay...

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