Food & Drink

Karen Francis DeGolia Rediscovers Her Vineyard Calling

The story of Limerick Lane Cellars is anything but simple or expected. But through the twists and turns of the label’s evolution, the fact remains that this is a place where a true old-vine vineyard is celebrated. Preserved, protected and revered, this estate that produces award-winning wine is a true...

Second Slice: Bay Area Pizza Week continues

The Slice Census: Celebrating Pizza Week, North Bay...

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

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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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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