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Spend Some Time in Dry Creek Valley
August 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment
A few nights ago, I went out for After Hours at the Ravenous Restaurant here in Healdsburg. That is, I went just to hang out and get a bit of conversation and meet some interesting people before I turned in myself. Ravenous is a local restaurant in an old house on Center Street. The entire backyard is the backyard patio and bar. It’s a pretty cool atmosphere. I like showing up later–you meet more locals (everybody who’s getting off of their shifts from somewhere else). I ended up talking to two out-of-town gentlemen... [Read the full story]
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Invitation from the Bacigalupi Vineyards and John Tyler Wines
August 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Hi, my name is Nicole Bacigalupi and I am the third generation in a grape growing and winemaking family here in Healdsburg, California. My grandparents—Charles and Helen Bacigalupi—founded our vineyards in Russian River Valley in 1956, and were pioneers in the wine industry. Since then, they have been growing and providing wineries with world class fruit. In 1973, our vineyard provided some of the Chardonnay fruit that went into the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the Paris tasting in 1976, and put the California... [Read the full story]
Arts
This Photo Pairs Well with … This Video
August 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Last winter, I incarnated Mr. Pineapple Head in my kitchen to give to a friend as a housewarming gift. He’s since then–got quite a life of his own. Thought it would be fun to pair a picture of Mr. Pineapple Head with a video. I’m listening to an Indie Rock band out of Vancouver at this moment. Here is the video. Read More →
Food
Mateo Granados: Fresh, Local, Fabulous
August 10, 2008 · 1 Comment
I hear about Mateo Granados from a few people before I actually get to talk to him myself. David and Ondine mention him when they find out I’m looking for interesting perspectives. And I crosscheck the reference with Julie, my winemaker-foodie friend. She nods her head. Yes. Definitely. And when I’m talking to Evie at the Tierra Vegetables Farm Stand, she says: “Oh. You HAVE to talk to Mateo.” And she calls him right there and leaves a message with my phone number. Mateo calls me the next day. I’m driving home... [Read the full story]
Life
A Divine Affair: Purveyor of Fresh Local Perishables
August 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
As part of my Day-in-the-Life multi-media event last month, I ran into Divine Affair and to ask them to remember to take pictures and snapped this one of my own. Back Patio at Divine Affair on 19 July 2008 I can’t remember when Divine Affair opened, but they are relatively new in Healdsburg — as a dining entity. I’m sure they’ve been around as a catering entity. If you end up either inside or on their back patio, I recommend the roast chicken (which–when you ask them, they claim to be the best... [Read the full story]
Drink
Two-Drink Minimum: Two Cocktails Recommended by Shana
August 14, 2008 · 1 Comment
Scott Beattie has certainly raised the bar for cocktails, not just in Healdsburg, but all over the United States. His soon to be released book, Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus (you can pre-order it on Amazon) is all about using local ingredients to create unique, fresh custom cocktails. Though I have still not visited Cyrus to try one of his signature cocktails, I have enjoyed my fair share of beverages at many other establishments in Healdsburg. Months ago I discovered my favorite... [Read the full story]
Music
Live from the Middle Reach Music Series at C. Donatiello Winery
August 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Am on my way out to find out what the Live from the Middle Reach summer concert series are like at C. Donatiello Winery. Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM, the winery hosts a series of music. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Here’s the August list from their summer series: August 3 Big Papa and the TCB August 10 Casey Frazier August 17 Chris O’Brien August 24 Cary Pierce Read More →
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Invitation from the Bacigalupi Vineyards and John Tyler Wines
Hi, my name is Nicole Bacigalupi and I am the third generation in a grape growing and winemaking family here in Healdsburg, California. My grandparents—Charles and Helen Bacigalupi—founded... [Read more]
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Two-Drink Minimum: Two Cocktails Recommended by Shana
Scott Beattie has certainly raised the bar for cocktails, not just in Healdsburg, but all over the United States. His soon to be released book, Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired... [Read more]
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A few nights ago, I went out for After Hours at the Ravenous Restaurant here in Healdsburg. That is, I went just to hang out and get a bit of conversation... [Read more]
I was over at the Costeux Bakery Cafe on Monday afternoon just to get out of the house and have a bite to eat. I’d taken my laptop because I knew... [Read more]
It was roasting yesterday. Absolutely roasting. I thought it would be fun to think of a few ways to stay cool in Healdsburg. The fountain in the Healdsburg... [Read more]
Cafe Newsstand. Just found out today that this corner cafe has WiFi. Haven’t experienced it yet. But will try tomorrow. Also noticed last Friday... [Read more]