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Toast the end of summer, beginning of fall

Nothing beats the end-of-summer heat quite like a cold glass of bubbly and a dozen freshly shucked oysters at Hog Island Oyster Bar in Napa. A farewell summer toast. On September 27, Hog Island is toasting its employees and will be closed for the day, reopening on...

Cold Brew Coffee at Ritual Coffee Roasters

Ritual Coffee Roasters has unveiled a new nitrogen infused, kegge cold brew coffee service, made with Hacienda Carmona single origin coffee from Guatemala. Whereas the process of cooling hot brewed coffee to make iced coffee can change both flavor characteristics and...

English Muffin BLAT — what?

What better way to enjoy a cool breakfast or lunch, than with a delicious BLAT -- bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato. But not just any BLAT, one made on The Model Bakery's famous English muffin! Model now offers a toasted English muffin with basil aioli, heirloom...

It’s National Sandwich Month

Bread, glorious bread is celebrated this month as August is National Sandwich Month. Cate & Co. is delighted about this as they are all about breads, in all shapes, forms and flavors; and with bread come sandwiches. Thanks to the fourth Earl of Sandwich in...

Craft Beer Links at The Fatted Calf

What’s better with your favorite frosty beverage than a sausage hot off the grill? The Fatted Calf has many beer-friendly meaty eats on its menu but a favorite is the Craft Beer Link made this week with the rich and malty Drakonic Imperial Stout from Drake’s Brewing...