Food & Drink

The Slice Census: Celebrating Pizza Week, North Bay Style

Punk pioneer Henry Rollins perhaps said it best: “Pizza makes me think that anything is possible.” Rollins has every reason to be optimistic, especially this week, as the North Bay’s annual observation of Pizza Week returns with 26 pie-making participants in the tri-county area alone. From Wednesday, April 22 through Sunday,...

Stirring the Pot: Chef Michael Reyes Does What...

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

Garage to Vineyard, the Hamiltons Persevere

Larkspur’s Restaurant Picco, now celebrating 20 years, has improved with age.

Picco at 20, Larkspur Restaurant Celebrates Double Decades

Apr 7, 2026

What’s rarer than tuna tartare in Marin’s restaurant scene? Longevity. Plenty of places make a splash; most don’t last....

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Melissa Yanc is co-founder of Quail & Condor Bakery and Troubadour Bread & Bistro, both of which have become celebrated establishments in Healdsburg since their inception.

Let It Rise: Melissa Yanc Kneads On

Apr 7, 2026

Melissa Yanc is co-founder of Quail & Condor Bakery and Troubadour Bread & Bistro, both of which have become...

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Since 2023, The Ramble, an event organized by Kelly and Noah Dorrance, has raised more than $250,000 for GIFFORDS.

Roots in the Community: Dorrances Make a Difference

Mar 31, 2026

Proprietors of BloodRoot Wines, Kelly and Noah Dorrance have been organizing an annual music and wine festival called The...

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Promoted to Lynmar Estate's winemaker in 2017 and ultimately general manager, Pete Soergel now oversees all aspects of the winery.

Apples to Wine: Pete Soergel Finds His Way

Mar 24, 2026

Raised on a 400-acre farm, Pete Soergel grew up immersed in agriculture alongside his father and grandfather, learning that...

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Along with his wife, Jenna, Amon Muller has created a delightful cookbook, called Full Belly: Recipes and Stories from a Family Farm, featuring 100 recipes and stories from his family’s 400-acre farm in the Capay Valley.

Recipes & Stories, Full Belly Farm’s New Cookbook

Mar 17, 2026

Dru Rivers of Full Belly Farm is one of the farmers’ names that first appeared on Northern California restaurant...

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When Natalia Faustino started working at Little Saint, she created a bar program that highlights seasonality and zero waste,

Shake It Up: Natalia Faustino Makes a Mean Margarita

Mar 17, 2026

As a founding member of the Banquets Bar team at Montage Healdsburg, Natalia Faustino was recruited by Little Saint’s...

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The freshly opened Appellation Healdsburg property will be the site for chef Charlie Palmer’s signature event, Pigs & Pinot, marking its 19th year on March 20–21.

Pigs & Pinot: Chef Charlie Palmer

Mar 10, 2026

Charlie Palmer is a chef first and foremost, and one with a lauded career. But his more recent title...

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The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

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The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

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The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

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The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

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The Face of Financial Empowerment

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The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts