West County's Newest Hot Spot - Fern Bar
Like most things, trends move in a cyclical pattern. The food and beverage scene is no different. With a current trend being “what's old...
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- Dec 21, 2018
- 3 min
Holiday Sweet Treats - Fruit Cake
A few years back I took over the holiday baking in my family. But with that comes some requirements, must haves on the sweet treat list....
- Dec 12, 2018
- 2 min
Winter Citrus Cocktail - A Party Pleaser
Over the weekend I put on my mixology hat and shook up this tasty Winter Citrus Cocktail, featuring 3 Sonoma County Beverage Brands;...
- Dec 5, 2018
- 2 min
Miracle Plum - The Yellow Door on Davis Street
As you take exit 489 on southbound 101 towards Downtown Santa Rosa you end up on Davis street, along the eastern edge of Historic...
- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
About the Wine Country Distillery Festival
Welcome to the first annual Wine Country Distillery Festival presented by Poppy & Vine with MicroShiner, benefiting Social Advocates for...
- Nov 21, 2018
- 7 min
Vendors - Wine Country Distillery Festival
Here are the vendors you can look forward to seeing at the first annual Wine Country Distillery Festival! Distillery Vendors Alley 6,...
- Nov 21, 2018
- 2 min
Sponsors - Wine Country Distillery Festival
Thank you to all our Sponsors for supporting the first annual Wine Country Distillery Festival. We look forward to seeing you at the...
- Nov 20, 2018
- 1 min
Old Fashioned Week
I recently learned that November 1st through the 10th is Old Fashioned week... yes a little more than a week but in my opinion, you can...
- Nov 8, 2018
- 4 min
Kitchen Staples - Chicken Stock
The holiday’s are here and that means cooking, lots of it. Whether it’s friendsgiving, work potluck, Thanksgiving, Holiday Cocktail...
- Oct 19, 2018
- 5 min
24 Hours in Waikiki
Now when I think of Hawaii, a visit to Waikiki is not top on my list. It’s just not what I think of when I picture a vacation in...
- Oct 2, 2018
- 3 min
Not all who Yonder are lost…
Cue Josh & Sarah Opatz, the owners of Young & Yonder Spirits, a House of Brands; who left their corporate, big city life behind to live...
- Sep 18, 2018
- 2 min
Meat and Cheese and Bun, oh my…
September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day and while I do love me a good Cheeseburger, my favorite burger is a Bacon Cheeseburger, it’s...
- Sep 11, 2018
- 5 min
Cycling and the Stetina’s Sierra Prospect
This upcoming weekend marks the 2nd annual Stetina’s Sierra Prospect, the official road bike event of Interbike Marketweek, located in...
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min
That Winery you just drove past, turn around and try it!
Turn down a gravel country road, drive past vineyards dotted with new homes and turn of the century barns pressed against the beautiful...
- Sep 5, 2018
- 1 min
Craft Brands + Booze + Wine Country
What do craft brands, booze and wine country have in common? They are shared passions of Brain Cary of Microshiner and Lindsay Musco of...
- Aug 31, 2018
- 2 min
Curiosity Created the Cocktail
Perusing the aisles of one of my favorite stores, Bottle Barn that is, I came across the coolest looking bottle! Citracot, spirits...
- Aug 24, 2018
- 2 min
There’s a New Tap Room Coming to Town…Shady Oak
Anticipated to open in late summer of 2018, Shady Oak Barrell House will be the newest tap room in Santa Rosa. Located on the border of...
- Aug 16, 2018
- 4 min
Last Call: Poppy & Vines Favorite Dive Bars
The term ‘dive bar’ means a little something different to everyone. There are even four variations on Wikipedia, with the most amusing...
- Aug 9, 2018
- 3 min
Lost Santa Rosa
When I saw the Lost Santa Rosa exhibit pop up at the Museums of Sonoma County, I about jumped out of my seat. I know what you’re...
- Aug 7, 2018
- 3 min
When Jam Goes Wrong...
When jam goes wrong, meaning I added too much sugar… turn it into puree and use it in a cocktail. If cocktails aren’t your thing, you...
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