Mike Benziger by Alexandra Russell· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·In 2000, Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen became the first Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in the North Bay (and one…
The Toll on Business by Bob Andrews· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·We all know the Great Recession took its toll on local businesses. Consider: Traverso’s Gourmet Foods (Santa Rosa), Santi Restaurant…
Sazon by Julie Fadda· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·Sazón 1129 Sebastopol Road Santa Rosa (707) 523-4346 www.sazonsr.com Peruvian Cuisine Lunch and dinner daily Entrées: $11-$25 Nice wine list…
Pho Viet by Julie Fadda· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·Pho Viet 555 E. Francisco Blvd., #22 San Rafael (415) 455-8063 www.phovietmarin.com Southern Vietnamese Cuisine Lunch and dinner daily Entrées:…
Cultivating Your Companys Culture by Marisa Manna· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·What do you consider your most valuable business asset? Is it your industry knowledge, killer website or even your brilliant…
Those Daring Young Men and Their Driverless Cars by Michael E. Duffy· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·The automobile defined 20th century America, and that momentum carried over into the 21st little abated. I live in rural…
All Natural by Richard Hinkle· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·Organic farming guru Amigo Bob is teaching winegrowers how to keep the land healthy and productive. If you’re any…
Foie Gras Food Fight by Judith M. Wilson· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·Local chefs speak out about California’s ban on foie gras. Perfectly prepared foie gras (French for “fat liver” of…
Adding Value to Agricultural Products by Scott Gerien· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·As a trademark lawyer, my daily business is about brand protection. While I don’t create brands (that’s a job for…
Promised Land by Karen Hart· June 20, 2012 12:00 am·As thousands of acres of open space are lost to development annually, the public is turning more frequently to land…