.Food & Drink

Dec 16, 2025

East to West, Peter Merriam Hits the Slopes and the Vineyard

Peter Merriam and his wife, Diana, purchased their Sonoma County vineyard estate in 2000, as a next chapter for his 20-year retail wine career.  Today, they run the label with their son, Evan, and family continues to be a core tenant to their business. This is especially true during the...
Kristina Tucker discovered tea over 30 years ago and began working with The Republic of Tea soon after.
Nov 18, 2025

Tea Time: Kristina Tucker Puts the Kettle On

With minister of enlightenment as her job title, Kristina Tucker holds some powerful energy at Larkspur-based The Republic of...
Courtney Benham of CMB Family of Wines pours a glass of wine from a barrel.
Nov 11, 2025

Lauded Legacy: Courtney Benham Reignites a Wine Icon

Courtney Benham is founder and president of the vast CMB Family of Wines, including Martin Ray, Angeline, Synthesis, his...
Nov 4, 2025

Living Wines: New Chapter for Martha Stoumen

Winemaker Martha Stoumen opened her debut tasting room in downtown Healdsburg on Oct. 9, marking a milestone since launching...
Dancing Wine and Fragrances
Oct 28, 2025

Celebrating the Senses: Drinking Among Sonoma Vines

Dancing, a new Sonoma-based company, is at once a wine label, but also a perfume brand, the connection between...
Graffeo Coffee is San Francisco’s oldest roastery.
Oct 21, 2025

Graffeo Coffee Roastery Begins New Chapter

There are few things more satisfying than a hot cup of coffee, especially after two hours in the ocean...
Damy Tamburrino has a lifetime of immersion and genuine passion for great food and wine.
Oct 21, 2025

A Lifetime of Learning: Damy Tamburrino of Foppiano Vineyards

Today, Damy Tamburrino’s title is director of direct to consumer and hospitality at Foppiano Vineyards. However, his 40-plus year...
Executive Chef Sergio Howland leads the kitchen at newly revitalized Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa.
Oct 14, 2025

Discovery to Destiny: Vinarosa’s Chef Sergio Howland

Executive Chef Sergio Howland leads the kitchen at newly revitalized Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. He grew...
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