As it turned out, when John and Francesca Vrattos both got laid off in 2009, it was a blessing in disguise. It gave them time to pursue their passion for cooking, ultimately leading to a new family recipe for the Greek sausage known as loukaniko. Three years later, the sausage launched a new business venture, […]
It's been more than half a century since Round Table Pizza's founder Bill Larson opened his first pizzeria in Menlo Park, California, but only three months have passed since Round Table Pizza made its way within two miles of Capri Creek. The brand new Round Table in Petaluma carries on the legacy of this now-extensive […]
Weathered slats of wood cover the walls. Plush, cream-colored antique chairs offer comfort. Repurposed wine barrels serve as both cute tables, and stunning reminders of where it all began—where Barber Cellars began, that is. This is the layout of its tasting room in Hotel Petaluma, an art deco hotel about 10 minutes from Capri Creek. […]
Sonoma Portworks has come up with a new way to combat the "Post Holiday Blues" this year: blue cheese. Paired with fine wines, of course. Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of January, Sonoma Portworks will host a cheese and wine tasting just a stone's throw away from Capri Creek. The best part? The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Germany is known for its beer, and Spaten can take much of the credit for that. The Munich-based company has been brewing beer for centuries according to the purity law set forth by Duke Wilhelm IV in 1516, which stated that German beer could only be brewed from simple hops, malt, and water. Spaten continues […]