Food & Drink

Harvest Time, From Garden to Kitchen with Thomas Mendel

Hamel Estate sits on a hillside above Sonoma Valley, where winemaker John Hamel has spent years developing certified biodynamic and organic vineyards through dry farming. The winery’s culinary program, under executive chef Thomas Mendel, has become a meaningful part of the Hamel experience. Mendel came to cooking early, learning at the...

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Graton Resort & Casino debuted a 28,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor dining space called AYA Rooftop Restaurant, led by award-winning chef Roy Ellamar.

Winning Streak: Roy Ellamar Cooks Up the Graton Casino

Jun 9, 2026

On May 4th, Graton Resort & Casino debuted the next phase of its transformative expansion, notably introducing a 28,000-square-foot...

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Some 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.

Out of the Kitchen and Into the Cellar with Eric Fox

Jun 2, 2026

Readers might recognize Eric Fox from his days at The Matheson, where he was restaurant manager before joining the...

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For the Joy of Wine: Joy Finn of Mascarin Family Wines

May 26, 2026

Joy Finn is the kind of wine professional who remembers why people fall in love with wine in the...

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Since joining Goldeneye in 2019 as winemaker Kristen McMahan has become one of Anderson Valley’s most celebrated pinot noir specialists.

A Golden Moment, Kristen McMahan’s Fun with Small Lots

May 19, 2026

Kristen McMahan grew up in Atwater, in California’s Central Valley, where her proximity to Yosemite sparked a lifelong love...

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Mia Mascarin became the fourth generation in the family wine business under its 32 Winds label.

Looking Forward: Mia Mascarin and the Unconventional Grape

May 12, 2026

Joining her father in 2010 after over two decades in the energy industry before that, Mia Mascarin became the...

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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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