Changes through the seasons—beer and wine, side-by-side

Features Archive »
	Holiday Drink Guide For real beer lovers, the fall season is a time to celebrate with its abundance of dark, malt-rich brews: Belgians, stouts and porters that are perfect for chilly weather and hearty meals. We... The staff
	Culinary nobility Forget food celebrity, which is often driven more by media than merit. Our region's abundance of culinary nobility—trailblazers all—is astounding. These locals followed their hearts and... Shelly G. Keller
	The producers More often than not we eat our meals without thinking twice about the people behind the plate. Here’s a brief look into the lives of three local food producers: their opinions on farming, the... Photographed by Bruce Brown

Dining Reviews Archive »
	The Mustard Seed A neighborhood nook with tempting plates Jeannie Howard
	Creole and Californian together at last There is Louisiana Creole cooking, and there is California cuisine. At downtown Napa’s Bleaux Magnolia the two happily come together. Charles Neave
	Tucos Wine Market and Café Since opening in 2004, Tucos has developed a faithful following and has set itself apart with chef-owner Pru Mendez's creative mix of small plate flavors... Jeannie Howard

Small Plates Archive »
Coffee talk What does your coffee say about you? Michelle Branton and Michelle Halpin
Raise your food awareness No journalist has sparked America's food revolution more than Michael Pollan. His runaway bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma, changed the way we think about the pleasures of eating... Shelly G. Keller
	Vinum, cantus, amor It's the American dream: Start from scratch, work hard and find success. But as the Ceja family of Ceja Vineyards continues to prove, true success means never resting on your grape leaves. Ana Cotham

Chef Talk Archive »
	Chris Lichtenhan With roots planted firmly in Italian cuisine and a love for the uniqueness of California cookery, Chris Lichtenhan, executive chef of Fuso in downtown Vacaville, woos local diners nightly... Jeannie Howard
	Jeremy Fox Although he left the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University two classes shy of his degree, Fox believes that a cook's attitude is what will make or break him in the kitchen... Jeannie Howard

Bargain Bites Archive »
	A food gem on wheels The Dos Hermanos taco truck on the corner of Sonoma Boulevard and Sereno Drive is an unexpected gem. Jeannie Howard
	IKEA: Come for the furniture, stay for ... lunch? I'm talking about going to IKEA simply for lunch... Jeannie Howard

Update for 2008

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