Brian Culbertson, Ray Parker Jr., & Selina Albright

Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway presents its 2nd annual event from June 5 – 9, 2013. Five Day VIP and Two Day packages are sold out, but there are still tickets available for Four Day packages and Single Day Tickets. VIP packages not only include admission to amazing concerts, but also visits to wineries for special wine tastings and performances by Brian Culbertson, Meet & Greet with Brian Culbertson and other artists, a luncheon at Garguilo Vineyards, and brunch on the Terrace at Silverado Resort & Spa.

Performance venues include Napa Valley Opera House and Lincoln Theater. The list of over a dozen performers includes:

• Brian Culbertson
• Rick Braun
• Norman Brown

Norman Brown & Nick Colionne

• Nick Colionne
• Selina Albright
• Ray Parker Jr.

A few of the several special experiences during the Getaway include:

• Opening Night Welcome Dinner & Jam Session
  Guests are invited to Chef Cindy Pawlcyn’s Wood Grill and Wine Bar for Napa Valley cuisine and performances by Cecil Ramirez and Michael Lington.

Cecil Ramirez & Michael Lington

• Outdoor Welcome Party with DW3, Brian Culbertson & Friends
  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and purchase something delicious created by one of Chef Cindy Pawlcyn’s restaurants. Pair with Miner Family Winery Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay, also available for purchase. Then relax and dance to the sounds of live jazz from some of the industry’s best performers.
• Late Night Hang at the Westin Verasa Napa with KBLX
  Guests are invited to the lobby bar at Westin Verasa Napa to join in with the artists and visit the Michael Lington Cigar Lounge.

If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, there’s still time. And while you’re at it, make sure to contact Pure Luxury Transportation for the private, chauffeured vehicle of your choice during this incredible event.

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Charlie Haden

Jazz – the definition of it can be hard to present in a way that pleases all critics and fans. But one thing is certain, you know it when you hear it whether listening to ragtime, swing, latin jazz, smooth jazz, or any of the other numerous types of jazz. And the best way to sample a feast of Jazz, is to attend a Jazz Festival like the Healdsburg Jazz Festival that takes place from May 31 to June 9, 2013.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival and opening night is already sold out! With performances at indoor and outdoor venues, this year’s festival is sure to impress with the list of performers.

The opening night performance, Dixieland at the Bakery, takes place at Costeaux French Bakery. Saturday and Sunday evenings will honor Charlie Haden – jazz bassist, bandleader, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Grammy award, and NEA Jazz Master. Over 20 jazz musicians including Charlie Haden and his 12 piece Liberation Music Orchestra will join this two night celebration.

A couple of other performances to choose from include:

• Terry Henry Trio at Dry Creek Kitchen, Monday, June 3
  From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., listen to what has been described as “straight-forward jazz” by critics while enjoying the dinner of your choice at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen restaurant located at Hotel Healdsburg. Reservations strongly recommended.


Inside Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen

• Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble & Carlitos Medrano y Sabor de Mi Cuba, Tuesday, June 4
  Make Tuesday Latin Jazz Day by catching Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble’s free performance at Healdsburg Plaza from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Then head to Kendall-Jackson’s new tasting room, Partake, where Carlitos Medrano y Sabor de Mi Cuba will perform from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.


Roger Glenn

The festival ends Sunday, June 9 with incredible performances at Rodney Strong Vineyards. The Grammy award-winning, Songwriting award-winning, all women a cappella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock will perform at 3 p.m. Their sensationally unique blend of Jazz, Gospel, Blues, and African chanting is a must-see. Also performing at Rodney Strong will be a quartet lead by composer, arranger, and saxophonist, Azar Lawrence. His talent on the saxophone has led him to play with other accomplished musicians such as Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, and more.

View the full schedule of performances here.

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Seghesio chef dinner

Established in 1895 by Edoardo Seghesio, Seghesio Family Vineyards is best known today for its world class Zinfandels. But when summer arrives, the winery is celebrated for its excellent dinners, served in landmark vineyards that the winery established over more than a century, for 300 acres in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys.

Pete Seghesio

It’s the return of The Seghesio Family Vineyards Chef’s Summer Dinner Series, a popular event that for $200 per person offers the opportunity to dine among the vines of the historic properties where the landmark grapes are grown. Add to that the menus from top chef Peter Janiak, formerly of San Francisco’s Boulevard and Presidio Social Club, plus Seghesio family talent as your hosts, and it’s little wonder that the events sell out quickly. Seating is limited to 50 guests per event, and reservations are required.

The first gathering takes place June 8, at Passalacqua Ranch / San Lorenzo in Alexander Valley. Menus and wines will change for each gathering, but the inaugural evening features:

• Sonoma County beef carpaccio with avocado, Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes and ricotta salata paired with 2011 Dutton Manzana Pinot Noir
• Grilled Prawns with English pea risotto and sea urchin butter paired with 2011 Barbera
• Wood-grilled filet mignon with green garlic potato puree, Zuckerman Farm asparagus, and morel cream paired with a vertical of Old Vine Zinfandel and a rare library vintage of San Lorenzo

And here’s the rest of the schedule:

Westphall Ranch, Rockpile AVA – July 13 – Hosted by Winemaker Ted Seghesio
Rockpile is one of California’s newest appellations, situated on a narrow ridgetop with breathtaking views of Lake Sonoma.

Rattlesnake Hill at Home Ranch, Alexander Valley – August 10 – Hosted by Winemaker Ted Seghesio
The series finale will be at Home Ranch, the birthplace of Seghesio Family Vineyards and the home of America’s oldest Sangiovese vines. Dinner will be served atop Rattlesnake Hill overlooking Alexander Valley.

There’s no need to dress up – you’re dining in a vineyard after all – though part of the fun is celebrating the rural elegance with sparkly jewelry, playful hats, and colorful neckties. Remember to bring that fabulous wrap, too, since vineyards get chilly at night.

Details: reservations@seghesio.com or call (707) 395-3609.

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The new Sante sophistication

In January, Santé closed, as the flagship restaurant at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa underwent extensive renovation.

But now, the shiny new space has reopened, and diners are enjoying a fresh new look for the space, which now sports a modern minimalist style with contemporary furniture and lots of local art, plus a brand new, 56-seat Santé Terrace for al fresco meals.

The work isn’t done yet, however – the adjacent lobby bar is getting its own nips and tucks and will reopen in July.

Happily, though, executive chef Bruno Tison and chef de cuisine Andrew Cain haven’t relaxed their high-end cooking style. They’ve added some new dishes in honor of the season, yet it’s still a destination experience, including the signature four-course tasting menu with wine pairings.

Chef Tison

Celebrating spring are dishes such as Salade de Printemps of fava leaves, Easter egg radish, fiddle head ferns, asparagus, mâche lettuce, pickled pearl onions and pecorino con foglie di noce; seared diver scallop and crispy veal sweetbreads with spring nettles, black trumpet mushroom mousseline and garlic soubise; and sweet butter-poached Maine lobster with globe artichokes, sweet carrots, grilled spring onion compote, pickled pearl onions and barigoule vinaigrette.

For a rich immersion into the new experience, guests can visit for Mother’s Day this Sunday, when Santé will offer a sumptuous buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $89 per person feast ($39 for children 5-12 years, complimentary for children 4 and under) spans two entire pages of menu items.

Chef Cain

Starters include housemade Grimaud duck and Mary’s chicken terrine wrapped in Hobbs applewood smoked bacon; organic rabbit rillettes; and salad Niçoise. Entrees feature omelets stuffed with poached shrimp, Dungeness crab, American caviar and smoked salmon; handcarved Niman Ranch prime rib of beef; and organic English pea and ricotta ravioli in black truffle cream sauce.

Desserts span more than two dozen choices, such as yuzu crème brûlée, and profiteroles with Tahitian vanilla bean cream.

Santé, 100 Boyes Blvd. (at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa), Sonoma, 707-939-2415, fairmont.com.

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In 1981 the Napa Valley Vintners fundraiser, Auction Napa Valley, was founded with the intention to raise funds for the Napa community. Since then, Auction Napa Valley has raised over $110 million benefitting Napa non-profit organizations that help Napa residents with affordable housing, youth development, and health care. Proceeds continue to focus on programs dedicated to community health and children’s education.

Auction Napa Valley 2013 is sold out; however, you can still take a look at everything this incredible event offers and be sure to mark your calendar to purchase tickets for Auction Napa Valley 2014.

Vintner Welcome Parties
On Thursday, May 30th, vintners host a variety of welcome parties for guests to choose from. One example is the party hosted by Castello di Amorosa in the castle’s Great Hall. Visitors will be treated to a barrel tasting and a special dinner prepared by Tra Vigne.

Inside the Great Hall at Castello di Amorosa

Napa Valley Barrel Auction at Raymond Vineyards
Friday afternoon will speed by as guests enjoy Napa Valley wines and cuisine while previewing the Live Lots for Saturday, sampling wines up for bid in Sunday’s E-Lots, and bidding on any of the 100 Barrel Auction Lots. Lots include:

• Artesa Winery, 2012 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
• Beaulieu Vineyard, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Single Barrel Blend, Rutherford
• Beringer Vineyards, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
• Freemark Abbey, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder
• Stags’ Leap Winery, 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

Vintner Hosted Parties
The celebration continues on Friday evening with another selection of vintner hosted parties. Guests choose from an inviting list of options including one at Robert Mondavi Winery. The evening features a tour of the winery, wine and food pairings throughout the tour, and dinner prepared to compliment four decades of library wines hosted by Margrit Mondavi in the Vineyard Room overlooking Kalon Vineyard.

A View of Robert Mondavi Winery’s Kalon Vineyard

Live Auction Celebration at Meadowood
Saturday afternoon begins with more world class Napa Valley wines and Napa Valley cuisine created by esteemed chefs. The Live Auction Lots will be up and the excitement will begin! Lots include trips to Argentina, France, Italy, and more. Local getaways include Napa Valley and San Francisco. One special lot offers bottles of Napa Valley wine, a private blending session with international wine consultant Michel Rolland, a case of your custom blended wine, and dinner. Saturday evening ends with dinner and dancing.

Auction Farewell & E-Auction Lots
Although the farewell takes place Sunday morning, the E-Auction Lot bidding opens on Sunday at 12 p.m. PDT. With over 170 lots, the E-Auction Lots offer one last chance for bids on bottles of Napa Valley wines, private lunches and dinners at some of Napa Valley’s best restaurants and catered by winery chefs, private winery tours with winemakers and proprietors, and more.

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This year the Alexander Valley Winegrowers Association presents the 16th annual Taste of Alexander Valley – an incredible event that welcomes guests to visit Alexander Valley and sample stellar wines firsthand.

Things you need to know:

• Taste of Alexander Valley takes place May 18th and 19th, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Over 30 wineries will be offering tastes of their world class wines paired with gourmet bites.
• Most wineries will be hosting live entertainment.
• Participating wineries will be extending special discounts to ticket holders.

Tips

• Purchase your tickets now. This is a popular event and the weather forecast looks inviting.
• Start planning your itinerary for the day or for both days. With so many wineries to choose from, it helps to have a plan.
• Make sure to bring bottled water. Staying hydrated will be important during these warm days.

Some Participating Wineries:

A Lush View from Alexander Valley Vineyards

• Alexander Valley Vineyards
  Alexander Valley Vineyards will transform their winery into a Mardi Gras! Along with other wines being poured during the weekend, their Estate Chardonnay will be paired with chicken gumbo followed by a pairing of their signature Sin Zin with chocolate cherry bread pudding.
• Francis Ford Coppola Winery
  Visitors will enjoy Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon paired with bites from the winery’s restaurant, Rustic.

Rodney Strong Vineyards

• Rodney Strong Vineyards
  Taste the best of Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon during this special event – 2010 vineyard designated Alexander’s Crown, Rockaway, and Brothers Ridge. Rodney Strong Winery has partnered with owner of Peloton Catering, Chef Tim Vallery, for an outstanding pairing of 2010 Rockaway with truffle polenta and braised beef cheeks.
• Stonestreet Winery
  The patio will be open and the roses will be blooming at Stonestreet Winery. Taste estate mountain grown single vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet paired with pork sliders.

Trione Vineyards & Winery

• Trione Vineyards & Winery
  Celebrate with a cowboy theme at Trione Vineyards & Winery. Live music from Steve Pile Band will fill the air while guests discover the flavors of Trione 2008 Bourdeaux Blend paired with barbecue beef brisket sliders. Trione will also be serving plancha style beef skewers with their 2010 Primitivo.

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But forget those dates. The only one you really need to remember is Sunday, May 5, when from 2 to 5 p.m., the Restaurant at Madrona Manor in Healdsburg is hosting a “Great Gatsby Soiree.”

What better place for it, in Sonoma County, anyway? According to owners Bill and Trudi Konrad, the grand 1881 Victorian mansion on a Westside Road hillside has been the site of many over-the-top celebrations such as those showcased in the novel chronicling a wild, wealthy summer of 1922.

With its rolling lawns, lavish gardens for discreet tête-à-têtes, and winding driveway for elegant motorcars, it’s easy to feel Gatsby-chic. The warrens of ornately decorated rooms and porches promise luxury as well as playful games of hide-and-seek.

For its tribute to the Roaring 20’s and The Jazz Age, the Manor will be transformed into an adult playground, with a vintage lawn party, swinging live jazz, Gatsby-inspired food by Michelin-starred chef Jesse Mallgren, retro cocktails, and silly games. All guests are encouraged to wear 1920’s fashions, and those with a gift for dance can share their best versions of the Shimmy, Charleston or Black Bottom.

The $65 soiree includes food plus two vintage cocktails, and chef Mallgren has created a special menu of appetizers that are directly inspired by passages from The Great Gatsby:

“At his parties, Gatsby served spiced baked hams crowded against salads of harlequin designs and pastry pigs and turkeys bewitched to a dark gold.”

• Crispy local oyster wrapped in spiced ham
• Waldorf salad of celery root, roasted grapes, black walnuts and buttermilk
• Suckling pig “pork pie”

“A succulent hash arrived and Mr. Wolfshiem, forgetting the more sentimental atmosphere of the old Metropole, began to eat with ferocious delicacy.”

• Lobster hash of cured egg, dry farmed potato chips and caviar

“Daisy and Tom were sitting opposite each other at the kitchen table with a plate of cold fried chicken between them and two bottles of ale.”

• Cold fried chicken with goat milk biscuits and dark ale mayonnaise

Gatsby was famous for opening his home to guests, and for soiree-goers wanting a deeper taste can reserve one of the 22 rooms in the Manor or its adjacent cottages. Party-goers who wish to stay over the night of the event will receive a special package rate of $350, which includes deluxe Sunday-night accommodations, two tickets to The Great Gatsby Soiree, and a lavish buffet breakfast.

All attendees, meanwhile, will receive a come-back voucher for 25% off their room bill during a subsequent Sunday-Thursday stay (valid May 6-Dec. 31, 2013).

Details: Madrona Manor, 1001 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, 707-433-4231, madronamanor.com. Tickets are available at gatsbyatmadrona.eventbrite.com.
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Click here to read more about the adventure that began in San Francisco and included visits to Petaluma’s Free Public Library for a bit of history and a buffet of local cuisine including Petaluma Gap wines, a visit to Sonoma Valley’s historic Buena Vista Winery, and a visit to Jack London State Historic Park for more Sonoma County history and tastes of Sonoma Valley wines.

A rainbow of flavors

Spring marks the beginning of summer ingredients, with Northern California-grown berries leading the way. They’re delicious eaten straight, or dipped in plain yogurt, or atop that classic favorite, shortcake.

Yet Bay area chefs work unexpected wonders, as well. Plan a meal at these top restaurants, and be sure to make the beautiful berries a highlight.

Zazu, Santa Rosa
Chef Duskie Estes loves to serve the fruit as crème fraiche panna cotta with balsamic strawberries, cornmeal crespelle, strawberry rhubarb marmelata and crèma; or as strawberry rhubarb crostata with rose geranium gelato. She harvests the beauties from her own garden for daily changing recipes, and shows how spectacular even the most simple presentation can be, with delights like her County Line Rosé & Strawberry Sorbetto of berries, sugar and rosé wine crafted into a refreshing chiller.
3535 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa, 707-523-4814, zazurestaurant.com.

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Executive Chef Matt Greco has added a sweet surprise to the dessert menu this spring, as a strawberry rhubarb galette with candied orange peel and lavender ice cream.
5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, 925-456-2450, wentevineyards.com.

Boxing up the best

Pican Restaurant, Oakland
This upscale eatery specializes in Old South-California fusion cuisine, and executive chef Sophie Uong features a savory pork belly with pickled blueberries that speaks of fine country living.
2295 Broadway, Oakland, 510-834-1000, picanrestaurant.com.

Schooners Coastal Kitchen at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey
Chef James Waller celebrates spring bounty with a new, warm mixed berry and walnut crisp, topped in vanilla ice cream, shaved chocolate Frangipane and caramel sauce.
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, 831-372-2628, schoonersmonterey.com.

luella, San Francisco
This Russian Hill eatery features a sweet new recipe this spring, of a buttermilk panna cotta with huckleberries and an almond cookie.
1896 Hyde St., San Francisco, 415-674-4343, luellasf.com.

FIVE Restaurant, Berkeley
Celebrate the berries of summer with the Braeburn apple and cranberry crostada dolloped in whipped Laura Chenel goat cheese.
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, 510-225-6055, five-berkeley.com.

E&O Asian Kitchen, San Francisco
How’s this for a different approach: condensed milk pound cake with fresh strawberries, black pepper and Thai basil. It’s part of a new menu called “Travel the Spice Route,” where each month, chef Sharon Nahm and mixologist Carlos Yturria will highlight a specific spice in the form of a savory dish, a sweet treat and a delectable cocktail.
314 Sutter St., San Francisco, 415-693-0303, eosanfrancisco.com.

Berry pretty

Baker & Banker, San Francisco
Husband/wife duo Jeff Banker and Lori Baker rock their Pacific Heights restaurant with seasonal desserts such as strawberry crisp with brown sugar oatmeal streusel and white chocolate ginger ice cream, a white chocolate raspberry truffle cupcake, and a strawberry cupcake.
1701 Octavia St., San Francisco, 415-351-2500, bakerandbanker.com.

Aurea, San Francisco
Get a berry good start to the day at this bistro in the Renaissance San Francisco Stanford Court Hotel on Nob Hill, with lemon soufflé pancakes smothered in fresh raspberries, pine nuts and raspberry syrup.
905 California St., San Francisco, 415-732-4004, aureasf.com.

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Inside the Chalk Hill Estate Pavilion

Sonoma County Wineries
Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery
Make reservations for Sunday, May 12, for Mother’s Day Brunch at Chalk Hill Estate. Brunch consists of a three course wine and food pairing in the estate’s Pavilion. The Pavilion offers an unobstructed view of Wine Country. Mother’s receive a special gift from the Estate Garden during their visit.

Hartford Family Winery
On Mother’s Day weekend, Hartford Family presents a Food and Wine Pairing with Live Music on both Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12th. The weather should be perfect all weekend long to celebrate with Hartford Family’s impeccable Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Old Vine Zinfandel.

Sonoma Valley Wineries & Restaurant
Chateau St. Jean Winery
Chateau St. Jean hosts A Toast to Mom at Chateau St. Jean on Saturday and Sunday. This special tasting takes place in Chateau St. Jean’s Rose Garden and features small bites deliciously paired with each wine, plus, a surprise gift for each special Mom.

B.R. Cohn Winery
At B.R. Cohn, Mother’s Day weekend falls on the same weekend as their New Zinfandel Release. Sunday is the day to visit when all Mom’s will receive a complimentary wine tasting. Sonoma Chocolatiers will be serving their specially made truffles to pair with B.R. Cohn’s Cabernet Sauvignon. B.R. Cohn welcomes special guest Michael Watchorn who will be offering raw and barbecued oysters for purchase. B.R. Cohn also welcomes special musical guest, Adam Marino, of the band Vs. The Earth from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A Glimpse of the Cuisine at Saddles Steakhouse

Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place
The Mother’s Day Brunch at Saddles Steakhouse begins at 10:30am with complimentary sparkling wine. The menu includes a variety of Starters, and a diverse selection to choose from in their seafood, cold, and hot buffets. Some of the delicious options include oysters on the half shell, steamed jumbo prawns, king crab legs, angel hair pasta with bay shrimp and ricotta salata, crepes, prime rib, and classic eggs benedict.

Napa Valley Restaurants
Etoile Restaurant at Domaine Chandon
The Mother’s Day Tasting Menu at Etoile restaurant brilliantly pairs Domaine Chandon exclusive and reserve wines with a deliciously creative menu. Exclusive wines include Chandon Yountville Vintage Brut, 2007. Reserve wines on the menu are Chandon Reserve Blanc de Blancs and Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rose. The menu also includes still wines – Domaine Chandon, Chardonnay 2010 and Domaine Chandon, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2010.

FARM at Carneros Inn

FARM at Carneros Inn
The family style Mother’s Day Brunch at FARM offers diners an array of outstanding choices such as Maine lobster bisque, Prime New York, Eggs Benedict, Ahi tuna, and a mini dessert trio consisting of lemon angel food cake with lemon curd and raspberries, blueberry macaroon napoleon with creme fraiche and almond, and dark chocolate coffee ganache with lady fingers and mascarpone cream.

La Toque at The Westin Verasa Napa
Once a year, for Mother’s Day, La Toque opens for brunch from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This multi course experience begins with your choice of a cocktail, coffee, tea, or juice with a basket of warm cinnamon churros. The menu includes unforgettable cuisine including a lobster omelette featuring tender leeks, potato, fontina cheese, and a lobster hollandaise sauce.

Lucy’s Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono
Lucy’s uses sustainable, organic, and biodynamic ingredients whenever possible. A few of the Starters for Mother’s Day Brunch are steel cut oats, beet salad, and oysters on the half shell. Main dishes include Croque Madame, duck confit hash, a turkey omelette made with organic eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Glancing over these select options from the list of Main dishes, it’s clear that the diversity of the menu makes it possible for everyone to order something they will definitely enjoy.

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