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So far, vendors include perennial favorite Preferred Sonoma Catering, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese, Zest Catering, Apple Spice Lunch, Petaluma Pie Company, Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant, and Urban Deli, Petaluma’s latest and greatest Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant, located along Petaluma Boulevard, in Theatre Square. On the drink side, Adobe Road Winery, Sonoma Coast Spirits, Bella Snow Brewery and Azari Winery will all be on hand to handle the ‘sips’ side of things.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, if space allows and can be purchased for either the 2-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-5 p.m. time slots. Proceeds go to support the Club Restoration Fund and Mentor Me.

Artisan Hamantash Bake

The Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma hosts a “pre-Purim ladies’ night out” this Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. with Rebbetzin Devorah Bush, who is an excellent chef in her own right. The fee is $18 and includes refreshments while you bake Hamantashen with the fillings of your choice. Purim is a Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jews from a death plot by Haman, a Persian official, and this year is celebrated from sunset Wednesday, March 16, through sunset Thursday, March 17. Hamantashen are triangular filled pastries associated with, and sharing the villain’s name from the Purim story.

The Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma is located at 205 Keller St. #101. JewishPetaluma.com/Hamantash

The Mother of All Crab Feasts

We’ve been to every one so far, and nothing really compares to Heidrun Meadery’s crab feast (heidrunmeadery.com), with the best crab preparation, best ice cream, and best and only locally made mead you could ever want to taste. This year’s event resurfaces on Sunday, March 13, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

As always, Chef Matthew Elias will offer not only fresh Dungeness crab, but grilled crab, which is a rarity at a crab feast. Alongside the crab will be all sorts of great seasonal appetizers and sides, many with ingredients sources from right there on Heidrun’s property. This is purposely called a “feast” and not a “feed” because it is not all-you-can-eat. However, fear not, because there is plenty of food. I have been known to devour a healthy handful of crabs at local “feeds,” but am always plenty full after Heidrun’s crab feasts. And for dessert, Double 8 Dairy will be providing possibly the best ice cream you will ever have – and it’s made with water buffalo milk. Everyone also gets an introductory glass of mead, although we always buy at least another bottle (or two) for the table.

Traxx Sold

The rumors that Traxx has sold were finally confirmed this week with the announcement that Friday, March 4, will be its last night in business under the current owner. Rumor also has it that Traxx was purchased either by Mario & John’s directly, or by some of the folks related to Mario & John’s.

Pliny the Younger

The yearly hunt for Pliny the Younger seemed to sneak up on most of us this year, in large part because of Russian River Brewing’s (russian riverbrewing.com) earlier announcement that it would push back the release of Pliny bottles until March 25, and ending April 7. Bottles will be available for sale at both the Santa Rosa and Windsor breweries while draft Pliny was sent out to participating bars and restaurants the second week of February and has been popping up periodically since. And just so you avoid confusing the Elder for the Younger, Pliny the Elder is Russian River’s Double India Pale Ale, is available year-round and is labeled with a red “Pliny the Elder” badge over a green background. Pliny the Younger is released in limited quantity, once a year, is a Triple IPA, and has a blue/gray and white label.

Wedding Planner Award

While on the topic of event planning, our very own Tyler Terrell recently won recognition for her Events by Tyler in the 16th annual “Best of Weddings” awards from The Knot. We have personally known Tyler for years, starting when she was one of the bartenders at 101 North Brewing and continuing on at the many events we have attended where we’ve seen her work in motion. She’s local, so knows all the best venues and vendors.

“To determine the winners, The Knot analyzed its millions of user reviews across various vendor categories—including venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more—to find the highest rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals that engaged couples should consider booking for their own unique weddings.”

“I am so thrilled, and I have all of my amazing clients to thank for my success!” says Tyler Terrell.

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