With only two days left until Christmas (likely less depending on where you shop) filling your last minute gift needs can be stressful. And keep in mind, this isn’t any regular two days…a trip across town that would normally take ten minutes is going to drag on as if you are on D Street waiting for the drawbridge to lower. So, what to do? It is one thing if you already know what you are going to buy but if… Read More »
If you want to use the D Street bridge on a Friday afternoon, you are going to run the risk of getting stuck in traffic. With boaters sailing in from all over the west coast, it is not unusual to see the bridge raised at least once an hour for most of the afternoon. Personally, I love living in a town with a live draw bridge. I don’t mind sitting in traffic if it means that the heritage of our… Read More »
(This is Part 3 of my Taste of Petaluma series.) If I haven’t convinced you yet that Taste of Petaluma is a great way to experience multiple restaurants, I am going to give it one more shot. Your visit not only helps support local business but all the proceeds from ticket sales go towards Cinnabar Theater, which is about to begin its 39th season. (www.cinnabartheater.com) It also gives you a great opportunity to try many of the top restaurants in… Read More »
(This is Part 2 of my Taste of Petaluma series.) One of the rare benefits of being a food blogger is that I sometimes get invited to taste and write about food events. For the past several years I have been invited to attend and write about Taste of Petaluma. Taste of Petaluma is in its 6th year and is more popular than ever. It is your best chance to try Petaluma’s best – which may mean visiting some old favorites… Read More »
Petaluma’s moment to shine is fast approaching, which means your chance to try Petaluma’s best culinary offerings while strolling through downtown is also right around the corner. Taste of Petaluma is a culinary walking tour of downtown Petaluma’s best restaurants, shops, and galleries, coupled with a great selection of regional wines and beers from the boutiques to the powerhouses. If you feel like Taste of Petaluma (TOP) has snuck up on you this year, you might be right. TOP has… Read More »
THE MUSEUM IS HAVING IT ONCE YEARLY OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011, FROM 10AM – 4PM. And if you stop in to Yanni’s Sausage (I never pass through Penngrove without stopping in for one of their homemade sausages), tell them Houston sent you. They are just about the nicest people you will ever meet, not to mention that they make award winning sausages. (Harvest Fair 2010 – Best Charcuterie.) (This blog is a reprint from July 2010) Not… Read More »
Hop on your bike for the upcoming Sonoma County Backroad Challenge (May 21) and you will find a couple of great new west Petaluma rides. The Sonoma County Backroad Challenge is the main fundraiser for Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Club. It is a bike ride that winds through the countryside west of Petaluma, possibly out to Tomales Bay, depending on which “challenge” you accept. They offer both a metric and half-metric century. What is a metric century? Just sit back and… Read More »
I was walking with the GF and our dog back from the park when we ran into a young woman picking leaves from a fruit tree. From half a block away, I knew exactly what she was up to. She was placing the leaves into a bag, and her face was covered with a mix of pleasure, disappointment, and despair. She was happy to be out working the garden, but not happy to be tending to this task. I had… Read More »
This Saturday, May 7th, marks the 14th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting. The event has become a Petaluma institution and is always a crowd favorite. This isn’t hard to believe with over 40 chili and salsa teams battling it out for top honors. And don’t forget about the beer garden, the raffles, and the music and entertainment. The event is held from 1pm – 5pm in and around Herzog Hall (Petaluma Fairgrounds) and benefits Cinnabar Theater’s… Read More »
The first major event of the year is upon us, and it is shaping up to be a good one. I was downtown hanging a banner for the upcoming Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa, and Beer tasting event and witnessed some rare sites. (Save the date for Chili – it is May 7th, 1-5pm, at the Fairgrounds, and is all the chili, salsa, and beer that you could ever want for.) Not only are the streets completely empty of cars but they… Read More »
