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. By celebrating these model providers, Slow Food in Sonoma County highlights the importance of the Slow Food philosophy of good, clean and fair food for all people. Snail of Approval is an international program that 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.
Good food is fundamental: food must taste good and be good for us, local and seasonal are priorities.
Clean food is produced in a manner that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or our health.
Fair food means ensuring accessible prices for consumers, as well as fair conditions and pay for small-scale producers.
(not all locations are on the map as some vary in their locations or are not open to the public)
Restaurant/Bakery
- The Altamont General Store
- Americana-Santa Rosa & Sebastopol
- [the bejkr]
- Black Piglet
- COOKIE…take a bite!
- Corner Project
- Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
- Estero Cafe
- Geyserville Gun Club
- Goguette Bread
- Goodness Gracious Private Chef & Catering
- the GreenGrocer
- Handline
- Lunchette
- Maison Porcella
- The Naked Pig
- Nightingale Breads
- Patisserie Angelica
- Pizzaleah
- Psychic Pie
- Quail & Condor Bakery
- Red Horse Pizza
- Relish Culinary Adventures
- Sarmentine
- SingleThread
- The Spinster Sisters
- Troubadour bread & bistro
Questions?
Use the QR code to complete our nomination form.
A ‘Slow’ Weekend in Sonoma County, SonomaCounty.com
Support These Sonoma County Slow Food Approved Businesses, SonomaCounty.com
Slow Food at Food Trucks, Bakeries, and More in Sonoma County, SonomaCounty.com
Farm/Ranch
- Be Here Farm + Nature
- Bernier Farms
- Bricoleur Vineyards Culinary Garden
- DaVero Farms & Winery
- DMS Ranch
- Farm to Fight Hunger
- Gold Ridge Organic Farms
- Gradek Family Farm
- Jackson Family Gardens
- Laguna Farm
- Little Paradise Farm
- Marin Coast Ranch
- Seven Moons Farm
- SRJC Shone Farm
- St Francis Winery & Vineyards Culinary Farm
- Showa Farm
- SingleThread Farm
- Sunray Farm
- Tierra Vegetables
- Wise Acre Farm
Producer
- Be Here Farm + Nature
- Black Pig Meat Co.
- DaVero Farms & Winery
- The Epicurean Connection
- Fourteen Magpies Homemade Jams & Preserves
- Gold Ridge Organic Farms
- Golden State Pickle Works
- Lala’s Jam Bar and Urban Farmstand
- Maison Porcella
- Planetary Potato Chips
- SingleThread Farm
- Tallgrass Ranch
- Tilted Shed Ciderworks
- Volo Chocolate
- Woodlands Charcuterie
Volunteers!
Would you like to be involved in our program? We are looking for volunteers to join our team.
Slow Food USA National Snail of Approval Directory & Map
Applications open from January 1 through October 31.
Who Should Apply?
Any food-related business that produces and/or offers food for public consumption in Sonoma County and is pursuing and practicing Slow Food values of good, clean and fair food for all. The business must be open at least one year to apply.
How do I start?
The first step in the process is to complete the National Eligibility Application.
You will not be able to save your progress as you go. The application is completely multiple choice and usually takes 30 minutes to complete. You can preview it here.
What comes next?
Upon passing the Eligibility Application an on-site review will be scheduled to learn more about your business practices. At this point we ask that you submit our one-time $35 application fee. Pay below or mail your check payable to Slow Food to: Slow Food Sonoma County North, PO Box 1494, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
