Valorizing Valette for its Wine
When one thinks of celebrations at The Matheson in downtown Healdsburg (the townās de facto club room), one usually goes straight to the top, literally the top-floor Roof 106 brasserie and bar where all manner of shindigs have occurred over the years. However, this yearās release of Valette Wines, which shares a proprietor with The Matheson, was a decidedly ground-floor affair.
Veterans bring out their best
More than 100 people with military service during wartime and peace gathered at the Villa Chanticleer Annex for the 17th annual Veterans Day breakfast,. These were the men and women one sees around Healdsburg working in local businesses, shopping at the markets, helping out with civic events and, in general and in private, making Healdsburg a better place.
Is This Americaās Best Restaurant?
As Healdsburgās celebrity has grown, so too has SingleThreadās. Now the destination restaurant has attained a new honor: Itās been named as one of the Worldās Best Restaurants, sharing the honor with one other U.S. restaurant, La Bernardin in New York City, and seven more establishments on the global shortlist.
Local Dining on the Menu for Restaurant Week
With the closures and limitations of the pandemic fading into memory, restaurant dining has regained its position as one of Sonoma Countyās most popular, close-to-home recreations.
Interview with āTop Chefā Douglas Keane
Chef Douglas Keane has now written a revealing and insightful memoir, 'Culinary Leverage.' Last week we spoke with the 53-year-old chef about the book, his interest in dog rescue, his opinion of social media, trendy restaurants and even induction cooking.Ā
Wrestling Gym to be Rechristened for Drew Esquivel
In what Superintendent Chris Vanden Heuvel openly said was a first, the Healdsburg Unified District School Boardās trustees voted to give a newly remodeled gym a new name: Drew Esquivel Hall, in honor of the late 2013 graduate.
Chamberās Barbecue Fundraiser Celebrates Healdsburg
āIt was an unforgettable evening filled with good company, fine wine and lively music, all set against the stunning backdrop of Rodney Strong,ā said Chamber CEO Tallia Hart of the 2024 summer barbecue fundraiser...
JANE opens the door to high heaven
In this "web extra," we take readers inside the JANE Dispensary. It officially opened last week right next to the Coyote Sonoma, a tasting room for Wilson wines and live music venue (aka the āCoyote Denā).
‘This is how we live here…’ Liza’s market journey
At the Healdsburg Certified Farmersā Market, strawberries are reaching their peak sweetness, their scent lingering in the air before they are even visible in the stalls. Spring onions and green garlic are tender, fava beans are shelled by the pound and sugar snap peasāthe kind of bright green that seems to be omnipresent in my life latelyāoffer that crisp, wet-mouth crunch that makes them an irresistible snack...
Singing the Heartās Song With Jendala
Mark Themig, a close friend of Jenās in recent years, was in a position to coordinate both city and community resources for the ceremony. āI think it was exactly what Jen would have wanted and enjoyed herself,ā he said of the April afternoon gathering at Villa Chanticleer.
Arts & Entertainment
Healdsburg stakes claim as year-round jazz destination
This year brings the second Healdsburg Winter Jazz Festival, which starts Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Harmon Guest Houseās Merritt Hall and concludes Sunday night, Feb. 1, at the Healdsburg Community Church. It once again showcases a diverse line-up of jazz talent, genres and venues. A total of six programs are being presented at off-beat stages, with a suitably wide-ranging menu of music.






















