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Sonoma's 18th Annual Salute to the Arts Celebrates
the Roots, Beauty, and Bounty of Sonoma County

The Menu

The following restaurants, caterers and food purveyors will be presenting their best at the noted events.

Angelo’s Meats & Angelo’s Wine Country Deli
Salute Celebration
Angelo’s world famous roast boneless
stuffed pig

Famous for homemade sausage and
homemade beef jerky.
2700 Adobe Road · Petaluma
23400 Arnold Drive · Sonoma
707.763.9586 · 707.938.3688

Ben & Jerry’s
Saturday & Sunday
Ice cream, frozen yogurt sorbet
Vermont’s finest all-natural ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbets.
1299 Napa Town Center · Napa
707.253.0484 · benjerry.com

Carneros Restaurant at The Lodge at Sonoma
Saturday & Sunday
Heirloom tomato gazpacho with rock shrimp salad; Lavender lemonade
Carneros Restaurant features the best of
Sonoma County. Their award-winning wine list is composed almost entirely of Sonoma wines, and their cuisine showcases the artisan food products of Sonoma County.
1325 Broadway · Sonoma
707.931.2042 thelodgeatsonoma.com

Cucina Viansa
Saturday & Sunday
First of the season local vine-ripened tomatoes with chunky dolce gorgonzola vinaigrette and baby arugula
Cucina Viansa, across from the Mission, features excellent regional Italian dishes, premium Viansa wines and impeccable service, growing with Sonoma for the last seven years.
400 First Street East · Sonoma
707.935.5656 · cucinaviansa.com

Della Santina’s Trattoria
Saturday
To be announced
Della Santina’s has been serving Tuscan meals for twelve years, specializing in the food of Tuscany with an emphasis on freshness
and simplicity.
133 East Napa Street · Sonoma
707.935.0576

Doce Lunas Restaurant & Antiques
Saturday & Sunday
Sticky toffee pudding; Chinese Chicken Salad
This Mom & Pop Wine Country rustic restaurant features flavors and antiques from around the world.
8910 Sonoma Highway · Kenwood
707.833.4000

Galaxy Desserts
Saturday & Sunday
Individual mousse cakes;
cheesecakes; tarts

Galaxy Desserts offers the finest selection
of all-natural, handcrafted, individual gourmet desserts.
40 Golden Gate Drive · San Rafael
415.459.3537

The General’s Daughter
Saturday & Sunday
Chilled Thai avocado gazpacho
Built in 1864 for General Vallejo’s daughter Natalia, the renovated Victorian is once again host for the discriminating diner. Organically grown local produce, fresh meats and fish, along with Sonoma cheeses are the basis of the dishes emerging from Chef Joe Vitale’s kitchen.
400 West Spain Street · Sonoma
707.938.4004
thegeneralsdaughter.com

Hog Island Oyster Co.
Saturday & Sunday
BBQ & raw oysters
Located on Tomales Bay in the town of Marshall. Open Wednesday through Sunday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Very public facility, picnic on the bay, catered oyster bars.
P. O. Box 829 · Marshall
415.663.9218
hogislandoyster.com

La Casa Restaurant & Bar Inc.
La Casa Foods Co., Inc.

Saturday & Sunday
Carne asada tacos topped with fresh salsa fresca
and other Mexican dishes

La Casa Restaurant opened its doors in 1967 and is still considered “Sonoma Valley’s favorite Mexican restaurant” by locals and tourists alike. La Casa serves traditional and regional
Mexican specialties.
121 East Spain Street · Sonoma · 707.996.3406
lacasarestaurant.com

Mary’s Pizza Shack
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Pizza by the slice;
sodas and water

Mary’s Pizza Shack is a family-run, full service restaurant serving homemade Italian food since 1959. Mary’s Pizza Shack operates 15 locations, based on Mary Fazio’s original recipes, strong tradition, and culinary passion.
452 First Street East · Sonoma · 707.938.8300
18636 Sonoma Highway
Boyes Hot Springs · 707.938.3600
maryspizza.com

Matthew’s Specialty Foods
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Natural gourmet burritos
Matthew’s Specialty Foods is home to Matthew’s Natural Gourmet Burritos, sold nationwide. Their delicious burritos can be found at upscale markets and natural food stores. They are a taste sensation.
1340 Industrial Avenue · Petaluma
707.762.5762

Pâtisserie Angelica
Salute Celebration
Chocolate crumb cake
Pâtisserie Angelica is a tiny jewel of a shop located in Santa Rosa. They specialize in custom pastries and exquisite wedding cakes.
525 Mendocino Avenue · Santa Rosa
707.544.2253 · patisserieangelica.com

Pizzeria Capri
Saturday & Sunday
Salad; pizza; pasta
Located one mile from the Plaza. Over 30 varieties of pizzas and calzones, a large selection of pastas, sandwiches, soups, salads, beer, wine, and espresso bar. Featuring 100 seats inside and outside, as well
as take-out.
1266 Broadway · Sonoma · 707.935.6805

The Plaza Bistro
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Duck confit salad
Situated in a landmark building with a long and colorful history, The Plaza Bistro opened for business in April, 2002. A place where you go to relax and delight in the taste of delectable cuisine, fine wines, and an indisputably convivial atmosphere.
420 First Street East · Sonoma
707.996.4466

Preferred Sonoma Caterers
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Cranberry iced tea; southwest smoked salmon croustini; peanut butter chocolate chip cookies; cranberry golden raisin
oatmeal cookies

This full service catering company will work with you to make your event as special as you want it to be. PSC caters at events throughout Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties, providing custom menu ideas, service staff, and event coordination. Visit them in their beautiful new showroom.
23 Kentucky Street
Petaluma · 707.769.7208
sonomacaterers.com

Ramekins Culinary School
Saturday & Sunday
Mini savory muffins
Ramekins Culinary School was created for the home cook of all levels, from amateur to aficionado. Great chefs and great food from all over the world
await you.
450 West Spain Street · Sonoma
707.933.0450 · ramekins.com

The Red Grape
Sunday
Gorgonzola salad with apple vinaigrette
Serving New Haven style thin crust pizzas, pasta, sandwiches in an attractive, casual atmosphere. Daily specials. Garden patio.
529 First Street West · Sonoma
707.996.4103 · theredgrape.com

Ristorante Piatti
Saturday & Sunday
Honey sage ricotta cheese with parma prosciutto on a white polenta crostineà
Located in the historic El Dorado Hotel, Piatti features regional Italian cuisine specialties from its wood burning oven and rotisserie, and a wide assortment of pastas. The country Italian dining room opens onto a sunlit patio.
405 First Street West · Sonoma
707.996.2351 · piatti.com

Santé at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Niman Ranch
Auction; Saturday & Sunday
Niman Ranch St. Louis Style Pork Ribs
Executive Chef Michael McDonald salutes your health and enjoyment of fine food through Progressive Wine Country Cuisine emphasizing the best of fresh regional products. Chef McDonald's repertoire ranges from dishes based on ingredients such as Sonoma Foie Gras, Wild Pacific Salmon, and Niman Ranch meats, to nutritious vegetarian options featuring exquisite seasonal produce.

For Sonoma's 18th Annual Salute to the Arts, Santé joins forces with Niman Ranch to present St. Louis Style Pork Ribs in Sonoma Plaza on Saturday and Sunday; and Niman Ranch Filet of Beef Tenderloin as an entrée at the Salute to the Arts Live Auction & Dinner at
Chateau St. Jean on Saturday evening.

Niman Ranch operates with the vision upon which the company was founded: To bring the best possible meat to customers while practicing the highest standards of animal husbandry and environmental stewardship. Animals are raised with care, naturally, and on land that is cared for as a sustainable resource.

Santé at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Highway 12 at Boyes Boulevard
Sonoma · 707.939.2410
fairmont.com

Scandia Bakery
Salute Celebration
Butter cookies; chocolate tasting cups
Queen of the Princess Cake, Scandinavian
and European pastries.
500 West Napa Street, #508
Sonoma · 707.938.5820

The Schellville Grille
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Mexican achote chicken
The Schellville Grille is owned and operated by Sonoma’s very own star chef Matthew Nagan. “The locals are loving The Schellville Grille. The food is fantastic, served in the ‘historic shack’,” as Sunset Magazine stated.
22900 Broadway · Sonoma 707.996.5151

Sonoma Cheese Factory
Salute Celebration;
Saturday & Sunday
Sonoma “Big Jack” burgers
Sonoma Cheese Factory, home of “Sonoma Jack” cheese tasting, factory viewing, full deli, and outdoor patio
on the Plaza.
2 West Spain Street
Sonoma · 707.996.1931
sonomacheese.com

Sonoma-Meritâge Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Salute Celebration;
Saturday & Sunday
Gelato & sorbet
made with hormone-free cream, farm fresh eggs, and organic fruit
Located just steps off the Plaza, Sonoma-Meritâge Restaurant features Southern French/Northern Italian cuisine.
Raw oyster bar, garden patio, and private dining rooms.
522 Broadway
Sonoma · 707.938.9430
sonomameritage.com

Sonoma Sausage
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Three kinds of sausage on a bun; hot dogs and corndogs
Sonoma Sausage has been recognized by the likes of Julia Child
and Herb Caen for its outstanding quality; and visitors from
around the globe hail Sonoma Sausage as the very best.
414 First Street East · Sonoma · 707.938.1215
sonomasausage.com

Sonoma Saveurs
Salute Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Magrets de Canard en Rôti (duck breast roast)
paired with Sonoma Valley wine

Sonoma Saveurs is creating a line of specialty foods along with Artisan
Foie Gras and duck meat products. This new wine country bistro on
Sonoma Plaza will present a taste of the Wine Country incorporating regional artisan food products in lunch and dinner menus. Ready to eat products will be available “to go.” The wine bar will offer small lot, high quality regional vintages.
487 First Street West · Sonoma · 707.996.7007
sonomasaveurs.com

Terra Fusion
Celebration; Saturday & Sunday
Cedar plank salmon with Caesar salad
Terra Fusion has been blending old and new traditions, experience, energy, class, and comfort for seven years. They specialize in your specialty, whatever it may be: a formal sit-down dinner or delivery
of casual lunch items to your home or office.
917 Piner Road, Suite C Santa Rosa · 707.528.6368
terrafusion.com

Tex Wasabi’s
Salute Celebration
Jackass rolls - rice, BBQ pork; Woka woka salad; BBQ pulled pork
Tex Wasabi’s features southern style, slow roast barbecue, and California style sushi, including “Gringo Sushi”, all in a high energy contemporary setting.
515 4th Street · Santa Rosa
707.544.TEXX (8399) texwasabis.com

Vaquero
Saturday & Sunday
Vaquero steak chili
Honest food and drink at down to earth prices. Sonoma Valley’s gathering place for live music, libations, and lusty cuisine.
144 West Napa Street
Sonoma · 707.996.1440

The Veranda at Saddles
Saturday & Sunday
Grilled beef brochetta; summer vegetable ragout; spicy roasted potatoes
The Veranda at Saddles is Sonoma’s newest and coolest outdoor dining venue. Located at Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place, The Veranda features a light California Cuisine menu at lunch and open air dining at dinner. Prime beef and fresh seafood prepared by Executive Chef Dana Jaffe.
29 East MacArthur Street
Sonoma · 707.933.3191
macarthurplace.com

Wild Thyme Events
Salute Celebration
Savory Specialties; Grapes with brie and walnuts
Sonoma regional specialist catering to the Bay Area. From full service fine dining to box lunches. Home of Club Rive Gauche.
19030 Railroad Avenue · El Verano
707.996.0900
wildthymeevents.com

Wolf House Restaurant
Salute Celebration; Sunday
Smoky pulled pork sandwich with Sierra Nevada slaw, crispy onion strings and Wolf House BBQ sauce; Chilled avocado and cucumber soup with lime crème fraîche
At Wolf House Restaurant, Chef Balek has created an ever changing menu of “Sonoma Valley Cuisine” featuring the best of local farms, orchards, and ocean.
13740 Arnold Drive · Glen Ellen
707.996.4401


Sonoma Salute to the Arts would not exist were it not for the continuing support of restaurants and wineries, all of whom are solicited every day to serve up their products to benefit good causes. We invite you to recognize their generosity and to make these restaurants and wineries your first choices when dining out or purchasing wine. Our growing list of sponsors has also allowed Salute to the Arts to blossom.

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