Launched in 2008 from the owners' simple desire to pour good beer, Petaluma Hills Brewing Company has since become the go-to place for a night out near Capri Creek. With beers named after Petaluma landmarks, historical events, and people, Petaluma Hills Brewing Company has become a local gem, serving quality house-made beers in a fun, […]
Since Marin French Cheese Co. has been open for 150 years, it's had plenty of time to cement its place in the local culinary landscape. In that time, the cheese shop has become the local go-to spot for soft-ripened cheeses crafted by hand. People love to come taste a few cheeses at Marin French Cheese […]
Highly regarded as one of the top restaurants in Petaluma, and not far from Capri Creek, Cucina Paradiso offers authentic, traditional Italian food in a lovely setting. Everything here is made from scratch, from the breads to the pasta to the desserts, and the chef chooses the best ingredients for the dishes, including only organic […]
The building that houses Vintage Bank Antiques on Petaluma Boulevard is an antique in itself. The distinct stone edifice used to be a bustling local bank, hence the name Vintage Bank Antiques. Since it made the shift to antique shop, however, this spot has become something of a local legend. It's located not far from […]
The goal is simple for the chefs at Thai River: to craft authentic Thai cuisine using the freshest ingredients available. Even though the restaurant only opened in October, about three miles away from Capri Creek, they already seem to have proven to Yelpers that they can do that well. From the drunken beef to the […]
Those looking to do some good this holiday season can shop fair trade goods at the Fair Trade Gilt Festival at the United Church of Christ in Petaluma. On Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., fair trade vendors will fill the church with everything from jewelry and textiles to Christmas decorations and […]
Carolers belting out holiday tunes; actors depicting classic Christmas tales; dancers flowing to the well-worn melodies of wintry songs. It's all happening at the Holiday Open House in downtown Petaluma on Dec. 5, which will unfold from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. not far from Capri Creek. The holiday activities will be many and diverse, […]
If you'd like to get away from purchasing gifts online and at typical retail stores in favor of gifts that are more meaningful, you're in luck. Look to the Holiday Crafterino event in Petaluma, which hits on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building — […]
When Linda and Hoot Smith signed up for a viticulture class more than 20 years ago, they had no idea it would eventually lead them to open their own winery. That's exactly what happened, though — inspired by the course, they planted some grape vines on a plot of land that the Smith family have […]
Wine and dessert make the perfect pair in many cases, but when it came to chocolate, Bill Reading couldn't quite find the right match. He wanted to actually infuse a wine with chocolaty flavors—an endeavor that seemed like should be simple, but was actually proving rather difficult. That is, until Bill discovered port wine. It […]