Slow Food Sonoma County North

4th Annual Snail of Approval Awards
2022-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
Snail of Approval-Slow Food in Sonoma County honors our 2021 awardees.

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Join Slow Food Russian River and Slow Food Sonoma County North as we honor our 2021 Snail of Approval awardees:
4th Street Social Club
DMS Ranch, Sebastopol
Farm to Fight Hunger, Healdsburg
Geyserville Gun Club, Geyserville
Gradek Family Farm, Healdsburg
Jackson Family Gardens, Fulton
Little Paradise Farm, Sonoma
Patisserie Angelica, Sebastopol
Quail & Condor Bakery, Healdsburg
Relish Culinary Adventures, Healdsburg
SRJC Shone Farm, Forestville
Tallgrass Ranch, Sonoma
The Epicurean Connection, Sonoma
Following the presentation of awards, a reception will be held with displays and tastes from our awardees. Bites and beverages will round out the evening. Masks recommended.
In 2021 Snail of Approval-Slow Food in Sonoma County expanded to join the Slow Food International program and our businesses are now listed on Slow Food USA’s national Snail of Approval directory. An interactive Snail of Approval map allows users to find businesses across the US that are embracing the Slow Food values. To see the local Sonoma County map and a full list of Snail of Approval awardees visit our webpage.
Snail of Approval recognizes these food-related providers in Sonoma County for making significant contributions to transform our food system to one that is good, clean and fair.

Slow Food Sonoma County North Annual Meeting
2022-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Timber Crest Farms picnic area, 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
Meet and greet, eat, and learn what your chapter is doing! Please join us for our annual meeting at Timber Crest Farms in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley!
Sunday, May 22, 3:30-5 pm
Timber Crest Farms, 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
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Enjoy nibbles and wine, greet your friends and meet new members, learn what your chapter has planned for the year, and make your voices heard. How can you make a difference and enjoy yourself at the same time? At our annual meeting, we want to see you and hear from you.
We extend a special invitation to our newer members–come meet other members and get involved in your chapter’s activities! If your membership has expired, attend and renew it. Not a member? Come and see what we’re all about.
There is no charge for the meeting, but please register as we need a count for planning purposes.

Annual Summer Picnic at Gradek Ranch 2022 (Deadline for purchasing tickets is July 3, 2022)
2022-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Gradek Ranch, 2323 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
It’s Picnic Time!

Let’s get together! Our Annual Summer Picnic at the Gradek Ranch lake in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley is coming up soon. Please join us!
MENU
Selection of Appetizers
Smoked, Pulled Pork (buns? BBQ sauce? we’ll have those too!!)
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Selection of Home-made Cookies
* BYOB, place setting, glass.
Tickets are $40 for Slow Food members, $50 for nonmembers. Children under 12 are free. Deadline for purchasing tickets is July 3, 2022.
Purchase your tickets here
If you prefer to pay by check, please register at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com and send your check (made out to SF Sonoma County North) to 1321 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg 95448. We must receive your check no later than July 3, 2022.
Directions will be sent upon registration.
Not sure if your membership is current? Email us at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com .
Want to take a swim in the lake? Bring your bathing suit.
Hoping for a fun raffle? We will have one!

Terra Madre Day Dinner-Sold Out
2022-12-10 05:30 - 20:30 | Relish Culinary Adventures, 14 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
Celebrate Terra Madre Day With Us!

Adieu to the Red Barn, home to many fabulous and convivial Slow Food events.
Please join us for dinner on Terra Madre Day. This year we are observing Terra Madre Day with dinner in a new location. We leave behind our wonderful red barn, and will gather at Relish Culinary Adventures, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg.
Our speakers for the evening with be Jim Reichardt, a fourth-generation duck farmer, and his daughter Jennifer Reichardt who is part of the Liberty team and head of Raft Wines.
Our dinner will feature Duck Confit Cassoulet and will be prepared with Liberty Duck. This recipe is from our speaker Jennifer’s new cookbook “The Whole Duck”. (Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the dinner.)
Wine will be included.
You may have heard of our famous 100-mile dinners
There will be two options to join in on one of these upcoming meals in the Spring or Summer of 2023. The first will be a silent auction for a dinner for eight people in an individual’s home. Also offered will be a buy-in dinner in which anyone can buy a seat and join with others at the dinner. And yes, every ingredient in the meal is from within 100 miles of the location of the dinner!
Space is limited–reserve your place now!
Tickets are $60 for Slow Food members, $75 for non-members. Sales will close on December 7, 2022.
Terra Madre Day is on December 10 every year around the world. It is Slow Food’s way to promote the diversity of food traditions and production, and show how our network is using its creativity and knowledge to build a better food future.

5th Annual Snail of Approval Awards
2023-03-14 17:30 - 19:30
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Join us as we celebrate our 2022 Snail of Approval Awardees! A reception will be held after the awards and you will be able to visit our awardees and enjoy their tastes and displays. Our Slow Food Events team will also be presenting bites and beverages.
2022 Snail of Approval Awardees:

Americana, Santa Rosa
COOKIE…take a bite!, Santa Rosa
Corner Project Ales & Eats, Geyserville
Gold Ridge Organic Farms, Sebastopol
Lunchette, Petaluma
Maison Porcella, Windsor
Sunray Farm, Sonoma
Taub Family Outpost, Sonoma
In 2022 the following Snail of Approval awardees continued to provide good, clean and fair food in Sonoma County and were extended for another two years.
Bernier Farms, Black Pig Meat Co, Black Piglet Food Truck, DaVero Farms & Winery, Diavola Pizzeria and Salumeria, Estero Cafe, Handline, Laguna Farm, Seven Moons Farm (formerly Lantern Farm), The Naked Pig Cafe, Red Horse Pizza, Tierra Vegetables, Tilted Shed Ciderworks, Single Thread
Slow Food USA’s Snail of Approval directory is a national interactive Snail of Approval map that allows users to find businesses across the US that are embracing the Slow Food values.
Visit the Sonoma County map for a full list of local Snail of Approval awardees.
Slow Food in Sonoma County awards the Snail of Approval to local restaurants, farms/ranches and producers who are making a significant contribution to improving the food system. Snail of Approval is an international program which we run locally in partnership with Slow Food USA. Slow Food in Sonoma County is a partnership of two local chapters, Russian River and Sonoma County North.

Cancelled: Tastes & Tales of Terra Madre
2023-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 | The Barn at Foss Vineyard, 6475 Starr Road, Windsor, CA, 95492, United States
Please Join us for our bi-annual Tastes & Tales of Terra Madre dinner to celebrate Slow Food and our chapter’s delegates to Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto! The evening will raise funds to send our delegates to Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in 2024.
Begin the evening by mingling with other guests overlooking Becky and Bill Foss’ vineyard, savoring a selection of appetizers and enjoying a variety of Italian wines.
Then peruse the treasures offered in a silent auction before sitting down for a three-course dinner accompanied by Sonoma County wines.
Between dinner courses, we will hear from those who attended Terra Madre 2022.
Our delegate to Terra Madre 2022 was Tucker Taylor, Head Culinary Gardener of Jackson Family Farms. Also attending from the chapter were Donna del Rey, owner of Relish Culinary Adventures in Healdsburg (both Snail of Approval awardees), and Marie Giacalone, Chair of the chapter’s Events Team. Donna will be the chef for this year’s dinner, assisted by the Sonoma County North’s Events Team.
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Slow Food members, $125
Non-members, $150
MENU
Assortment of Slow Appetizers
with a selection of Italian wines
Braised beef shanks with spring herb gremolata
Orzo with seasonal vegetables
Shaved spring vegetable salad drizzled with a creamy miso-tahini dressing
Quail & Condor baguette with Meyer lemon butter from Epicurean Connection
Sonoma County Wines
Almond biscotti with Vin Santo wine
Some Background About Terra Madre
Slow Food International holds a bi-annual gathering in Turin, Italy called Terra Madre Salone del Gusto. Over 3,000 representatives of the Slow Food network from 130 countries came together to share their experiences and come up with solutions to take back home, further strengthening the meaning of belonging that defines the Slow Food network.
The theme of Terra Madre 2022 was “RegenerAction: Act, React, Regenerate.” It is an outlook that considers food the key to regenerating our planet and a bridge to peace.
We invite you to join us for Tastes (appetizers and dinner) and Tales (with pictures!) from our delegates of their adventures at Terra Madre 2022.

Summer Picnic at Gradek Ranch
2023-07-15 17:00 | Gradek Ranch, 2323 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
Annual Summer Picnic at the Lake in Dry Creek Valley

It’s picnic time again! Let’s get together at our Annual Summer Picnic at the Gradek Ranch lake in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley.
Saturday, July 15, 5 pm
2323 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg
Note that the cutoff date for tickets is July 8.

A selection of appetizers will be followed by a supper of grilled Italian sausage, handcrafted from California pork, your choice of hot or sweet; peppers and onions, Bodega Red potato salad, green salad, rolls, and dessert.
Bring your own beverage, place setting, and glass.
Want to take a swim in the lake? Bring your bathing suit.

Tickets are $45 for Slow Food members, $55 for nonmembers.
Children under 12 are free. The deadline for purchasing tickets is July 8.
If you prefer to pay by check, please register at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com and send your check (made out to SF Sonoma County North) to 1321 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg 95448. WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR CHECK BY JULY 8.
Directions will be sent upon registration.
Not sure if your membership is current? Email us at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com.

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Slow Food Presents a Sunset Supper at Foss Vineyards
2023-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Barn at Foss Vineyard, 6475 Starr Road, Windsor, CA, 95492, United States
As the season turns from summer green to the colors of fall, please join us for supper on the Autumn Equinox. The evening begins outside overlooking the Foss Vineyard, savoring a selection of appetizers, and enjoying a variety of Italian wines. Guests can peruse the treasures offered in a silent auction before sitting down for a three-course dinner accompanied by DaVero wines.
Between dinner courses, we will hear from those who attended Terra Madre 2022. Our delegate to Terra Madre 2022 was Tucker Taylor, Head Culinary Gardener of Jackson Family Farms. Also attending from the chapter were Donna Del Rey, owner of Relish Culinary Adventures in Healdsburg (both Snail of Approval awardees), and Marie Giacalone, Chair of the chapter’s Events Team. The meal will be prepared by the Sonoma County North’s Events Team.
This will be a fundraiser to send our delegates to Italy in 2024.
Tickets are $75 for Slow Food members and $85 for non-members. Ticket sales close September 16, 6 pm. Note that there are no refunds after September 15.
If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your check made out to SF Sonoma County North to Mark Crapeau, 985 Lupine Court, Healdsburg 95448. Checks must be received no later than September 16.

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Supper will be accompanied by wine generously donated by DaVero Farms and Winery.
MENU
Assortment of Slow Appetizers served with a selection of Italian wines
Late Summer Salad
Lasagna Involtini (with vegetarian option)
Fall Vegetables
Vin Santo and Biscotti

Annual Summer Picnic at the Lake
2024-07-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Gradek Ranch, 2323 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
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ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC AT THE LAKE

Please join us at our Annual Summer Picnic at the Gradek Ranch lake in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley!
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 4-7 pm
2323 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg

MENU
Selection of Sonoma County Breads and Spreads
Grilled Tuscan Ribs
Bodega Red Potato Salad
Kale and Wheat Berry Salad
Ice Cream and Shortbread
PLEASE BRING YOUR PLACE SETTING, GLASS, AND A BEVERAGE!

Tickets are $45 for Slow Food members, $55 for nonmembers. Children under 12 are free.
Directions will be sent upon registration.
Want to swim or dunk in the lake? Bring your bathing suit! There is a cabin for changing.
Not sure if your membership is current? Email us at slowfoodsonomacountynorth@gmail.com.

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100-Mile Dinner Tickets
Some of you have experienced our delicious 100-Mile Dinners, in which every ingredient of the meal is sourced from within 100 miles. At the picnic, you may purchase a seat at our next dinner, on September 7.

7th Annual Snail of Approval-Slow Food in Sonoma County Awards
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
7th Annual Snail of Approval-

Slow Food in Sonoma County Awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol

The Snail of Approval is a prestigious recognition given to food businesses that embody the values of Slow Food: good, clean and fair food for all. This locally run yet internationally recognized program honors establishments that support sustainable food practices. At the 7th Annual Snail of Approval Awards ceremony, to be held at the Sebastopol Grange, 18 local restaurants, farms, artisan producers, and our new category–supporting organizations–will be celebrated.

Light bites and beverages will be available for guests, providing an opportunity to meet the new award winners, learn about their businesses, and join the growing network of hundreds of Snail of Approval recipients from across the country. This event is a chance to support and discover food businesses that are committed to sustainable, ethical, and high-quality food practices.

Included in the celebration will be our eleven Snail of Approval renewals for 2024. The Epicurean Connection, Farm to Fight Hunger, Geyserville Gun Club, Gradek Family Farm, Kendall Jackson Family Garden, Little Paradise Farm, Patisserie Angelica, Quail & Condor, Relish Culinary Adventures, Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm and Tall Grass Ranch.

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2024 Snail of Approval Awardees:

The Altamont General Store, Occidental
Belden Barns, Santa Rosa
Belfare, Petaluma
FEED Cooperative, Petaluma
Golden State Pickle Works
Goodness Gracious Private Chef and Catering, Sonoma
The Green Grocer
Kibo Farm, Santa Rosa
Lala’s Jam Bar and Urban Farmstand, Petaluma
Maison Porcella, Windsor
Marin Coast Ranch, Tomales
Nightingale Breads, Forestville
Pizzaleah, Windsor
Planetary Potato Chips
Sarmentine French Bakery, Petaluma & Sebastopol
Showa Farm, Cloverdale
Troubadour Bread & Bistro, Healdsburg
Woodlands Charcuterie

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.

Tastes & Tales of Italy-Event Postponed
2025-08-23 17:30 - 20:30 | The Clubhouse at Tayman Golf Club, 927 S. Fitch Mountain Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
Event postponed, more information on new date coming soon.

Celebrate Italy, Slow Food, and Local Flavor at “Tastes & Tales of Italy” Dinner
Join Slow Food Sonoma County North Tastes & Tales of Italy, an unforgettable evening of food, stories, and community. This special event celebrates our chapter’s delegates who attended the global Terra Madre Salone del Gusto gathering in Turin, Italy last fall—an international showcase of sustainable food and farming.
Highlights of the Evening:• Italy-inspired dinner by Chef Ryan Ramey of Americana & Estero Café• Four-course meal featuring local, seasonal ingredients (menu below)• Stories & photos from our delegates’ journey to Terra Madre 2024• Silent auction featuring local experiences, artisan goods, and more• A selection of wines will be included
Menu:• Appetizers: Peaches with creamy cheese & honey, anchovy crostini, Wise Acre Farm beef meatballs• Entrée: Italian fry bread with local charcuterie• Main: Saffron risotto with Liberty Duck & gremolata, grilled summer vegetables• Dessert: Buttermilk panna cotta with candied hazelnut crunch
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Meet Our Delegates:Tiffany Holbrook (Wise Acre Farm), Samantha Ramey (Americana & Estero Café), and Donna del Rey (Relish Culinary Adventures)—all Snail of Approval awardees and leaders in local, sustainable food.
Silent Auction Highlights:• 2-night stay at an ocean-view Sea Ranch home• Wine tasting for 4 at Papapietro Perry Winery• Local olive oil basket, artisan ceramics, hand-woven Guatemalan mat• Tickets to future Slow Food dinners, including our 100-Mile Dinner (May 2026)
This event will raise funds to send chapter delegates to Terra Madre 2026. Thank you for your support!

8th Annual Snail of Approval Awards-Slow Food in Sonoma County
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
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.

Slow Food 100-Mile Dinner
2026-05-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Diaz Ranch/Colibri Vineyard, 26607 River Rd, Cloverdale, CA, 95425, United States
Experience the flavors of our region in their purest form. A 100-mile dinner celebrates ingredients sourced entirely from within 100 miles—highlighting the farmers, producers, and artisans who make our local food community so vibrant.
Join us this May for an intimate and memorable evening at a beautiful private estate in Cloverdale.
Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted five-course menu with wine pairings, created and served by members of our chapter’s Events Team. Each dish will reflect the season at its peak, showcasing the very best of what our region has to offer.
With just 16 seats at the table, this is a rare opportunity to gather, connect, and savor a truly local dining experience.
$165 per person | Limited seating
Proceeds from the evening support our Slow Food projects, including initiatives that uplift local farmers and food businesses.

Annual Summer Picnic at Gradek Ranch
2026-07-11 16:00 | Gradek Ranch, 2323 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
More info coming soon!

Tabling at Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market
2026-07-19 09:30 - 13:00 | Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market, West 2nd Street, Cloverdale, CA, 95425, United States
Come to the market and stop by our booth, we would love to see you!

Riverfront Park Potluck
2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Rd, Healdburg, CA, 95448, United States
More information coming soon.

Tabling at Healdsburg Farmers' Market
2026-08-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Healdsburg Farmers’ Market, 3 North St at Vine, Healdsburg, CA, 95448, United States
