Food & Drink

Taste & Tech, Maggie Huffman of Mavrique Wines

Maggie Huffman has worked in all facets of the wine industry, but as a born and raised Sonoma local, it wasn’t actually her first inclination. She left home after high school, earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of the Pacific, and then a master of arts in Berkeley. But...

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Olema House Offers Creekside Calm and a Place to Unplug

Aug 4, 2026

There are places that encourage one to unplug, and then there is Olema House, where the surrounding landscape is...

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Reed Palmer and Charlie Palmer in white chef coats.

Kitchen Kinship: Chef de Cuisine Reed Palmer Builds on His Father’s Culinary Legacy

Jul 28, 2026

Reed Palmer is chef de cuisine at Folia Bar & Kitchen, the flagship restaurant inside Appellation Healdsburg. Born and bred...

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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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