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Posted by jeffpelline on February 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Meet some of them: fathers, sons, mothers & daughters who are coming together to help our “food, wine, art economy” prosper: THE GIARDINAS The family owns the Golden Era Lounge in downtown Nevada City, arguably the most inviting cocktail lounge in the footills. Golden Era is located in the old Cirino’s building on Broad Street, […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
AWARD-WINNING FOOD AUTHOR Michael Pollan and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney are receiving widespread praise for their Netflix documentary Cooked. In Cooked, Pollan explores how cooking transforms food and shapes our world. Each episode examines one of the physical elements used throughout the ages for cooking: fire (barbecue), water (pot cooking), air (bread making), and earth […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment
MORE RESTAURANTEURS, GROCERS and artisan food makers are recognizing that community involvement counts. Our region has long been a leader when it comes to charity work and giving back. Here are some innovative examples: GRATITUDE BOWLS The Gratitude Bowls project partners with restaurants such as Matteo’s Public, South Pine Cafe and Java John’s, all in […]
Filed under Food · Tagged with Amy Cooke, BriarPatch Co-op Market, Cello Chocolate, Debi Russell, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assaut Coalition, giving back, Grass Valley, Gratitude Bowls, Henry Harrison, Java John's, Kane' Penny Pitch, Kane's Restaurant, KNCO, Matt Margulies, Matteo's Public, Ned Russell, Nevada City, North San Juan, Ridge Cafe, South Pine Cafe, South Yuba River Citizens League, Summer Thymes Bakery & Deli, SYRCL, Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
Posted by jeffpelline on July 13, 2015 · Leave a Comment
“Dining out is rarely just about food. A simple meal seems that much more appetizing when paired with appealing furniture, finishes, and alluring lighting.” —Architectural Digest WE COULD NOT AGREE MORE, and our region’s restaurants — from fine dining to casual — have some imaginative and unique designs, thanks to our local professional and artistic talent. […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on February 6, 2015 · Leave a Comment
CELEBRATED FRENCH CHEF Alain Ducasse helped put San Francisco’s Tartine Bakery on the map when he wrote about it in Harvesting Excellence. It helped set off a decade-long artisan baking craze in Northern California, with bakeries such as Della Fattoria Café in Petaluma or Thomas Keller’s Buchon Bakery in Yountville. Now the bakery boom is […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on July 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment
We are excited about the opening of Three Forks Bakery & Brewing in Nevada City. It is featured in our summer issue. We also write about the owners, David Cowie and Shana Maziarz, in a feature called “We’ve Got Talent.” “Dave and Shana are the co- owners and visionaries of Three Forks Bakery & Brewing […]
Posted by jeffpelline on April 14, 2014 · Leave a Comment
“FROM OUR COUNTY TO YOUR TABLE” is the theme of the California State Fair in July. It is well suited to our region, where chefs specialize in using fresh, local ingredients, including fruits and veggies, meats and poultry, and grains. Examples include Ike’s Quarter Cafe in Nevada City; Newcastle Produce; Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on February 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment
THE FRESH, LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT IS BOOMING in our region. BriarPatch Co-op is expanding in Grass Valley, Tahoe Central Market just opened, and farmers markets and CSAs are going year-round. Nowhere is the boom more apparent than with the new expansion at Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli in Grass Valley, a local institution for real […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on April 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli —a pioneer of fresh, local food in the foothills — is vastly expanding to a new location just down the street on Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley in mid-October, our magazine has learned. Summer Thyme’s will start serving dinner, along with breakfast and lunch, and will offer live music, local […]
Posted by jeffpelline on January 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Meet the chefs, restaurateurs & caterers in the Sierra Foothills who are revitalizing dining in our Sierra FoodWineArt special report: Ike Frazee Ike is the chef and owner, along with his wife, Adrienne, of Ike’s Quarter Cafe in Nevada City. Now in its 11th year, Ike’s is a favorite for New Orleans-style cuisine, made with […]
Filed under Food · Tagged with Adrienne Frazee, Amy Cooke, Angie Purdy, Boxcar Farm, Buzz Crouch, California Culinary Academy, Dave Francis, Delia Gutierrez, Fofanelli's Gold Country Bistro, Frank Cooney, Grass Valley, Ike Frazee, Ike's Quarter Cafe, John Kane, Kane's Family Restaurant, Las Katarinas, Matt Margulies, Matteo's Public, Nevada City, New Moon Cafe, Original Joe's, Peter Selaya, San Francisco, Sierra FoodWineArt, Summer Thymes Bakery & Deli, Susan Purdy