California Artisan Cheese Festival returns, pinot and ramen dinner
PETALUMA
Kids in the kitchen keep it kosher
The Chabad Jewish Center is offering a three-week series of after-school cooking classes for children ages 5 to 11. The series focuses on a few classic Jewish recipes like babka, matzah ball soup and falafel and hummus to teach skills in working with dough, pickling and chopping. Classes start Jan. 11 and continue the following two Wednesdays. $35 for the series. Reserve a spot at jewishpetaluma.com. 205 Keller St., No. 101.
SONOMA
Pinot and pork belly ramen pairing at Roche
Nothing goes with wet wintry weather like a comforting bowl of pork belly ramen, on the menu at Roche Winery’s Sonoma Square tasting room Thursday evening. The winery will host a 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. seating for the three-course dinner prepared by Sushimotos, with kabocha squash soup, chicken yakitori skewers and ramen paired with Roche pinot noir. Tickets are $58 per person and available at eventbrite.com. 122 Spain St.
SONOMA
Queer Womxn’s Food Club offers cooking classes
Bold, bright, seasonal dishes are on the menu at the Queer Womxn’s Food Club cooking classes at the Sonoma Community Center this winter. Led by chef instructor Grace Martino, the classes meet 6 to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month, beginning Monday, Jan. 16. Class menus include biscuits with leek and sausage gravy, caramelized pork belly and maitake mushroom risotto. Class fees range from $45 to $100, on a sliding scale basis. Register online at sonomacommunitycenter.org. 276 E. Napa St.
HEALDSBURG
Caviar and wine pairing at Portalupi
For those looking for a little luxury, Portalupi Wines recently added a caviar pairing at their downtown tasting room. Visitors now can add an ounce of Thomas Keller’s Regiis Ova caviar paired with a glass of the winery’s newly released Arrossire di Barbera, a sparkling wine made in the champagne method with a deep blush color and strawberry aroma. This special pairing can be added to a tasting for $105 a person and can be…
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