On February 25, Slow Food in Sonoma County invites you to gather at the Sebastopol Grange for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration at our 8th Annual Snail of Approval Awards.

This year, we are honoring 21 Sonoma County food businesses—from regenerative farms and community markets to beloved restaurants and artisan producers—whose work reflects Slow Food values in action every day. These are the businesses nourishing our community while caring for the land, supporting workers, and strengthening local food traditions.

The evening will feature:

• ·       Recognition of our 2025 Snail of Approval awardees and renewal recipients
• ·       Opportunities to meet farmers, chefs, and food makers and hear their stories
• ·       Light bites and beverages highlighting local producers
• ·       A warm, informal atmosphere designed for community and conversation

At a time when small food businesses face growing challenges, the Snail of Approval Awards offer a chance to pause, come together, and celebrate what’s working—and the people making it happen.

Whether you’re a longtime Slow Food supporter or simply curious about where your food comes from, we hope you’ll join us for this meaningful community celebration.

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2025 Snail of Approval Award Recipients

• Ambix Spirits, Sebastopol
• The Beet Restaurant & Wine Shop, Cloverdale
• Ceres Community Project, Sebastopol
• Chad’s Soup Shack & Catering, Sonoma County
• Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market, Cloverdale
• Dahlia & Sage Community Market, Cloverdale
• Fishetarian Fish Market, Bodega Bay
• Front Porch Farm, Healdsburg
• Gabacool Provisions, Sonoma County
• The Guerneville Certified Farmers Market, Guerneville
• Hot Drops, Sonoma County
• Jupiter Foods, Petaluma
• Knight Valley Wagyu, Calistoga
• Little Saint Farm, Healdsburg
• Little Saint Restaurant, Healdsburg
• Longer Table Farm, Santa Rosa
• Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market, Santa Rosa
• Tenfold Farmstand, Petaluma
• The Redwood, Sebastopol
• Valley bar + bottle, Sonoma
• Valley Swim Club, Sonoma

Also recognized during the celebration are 18 businesses receiving Snail of Approval renewals for 2025: Americana Santa Rosa, Bernier Farms, Black Pig Meat Co/Black Piglet, COOKIE…take a bite!, Corner Project, DaVero Farms & Winery, Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, Estero Café, Gold Ridge Organic Farms, Handline, Laguna Farm, Lunchette, Red Horse Pizza, Seven Moons Farm, SingleThread Farm & Restaurant, Sunray Farm, Tierra Vegetables, Tilted Shed Ciderworks.

Visit our Snail of Approval map for a full list of local Snail of Approval awardees.

Snail of Approval is a recognition given to food businesses that pursue and practice Slow Food values of good, clean and fair food for all. As a locally run but internationally embraced program, Snail of Approval is a powerful validation for businesses. Slow Food in Sonoma County is a joint project of two local Slow Food chapters, Sonoma County North and Russian River, run in partnership with Slow Food USA.