Risibisi & Bici

Saturday, July 7th 
8:30 a.m. – whenever..!

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All right you Fourth of July revelers, time to put the barbecue and beer behind you and get back in the saddle. Burn off those extra holiday calories this Saturday as we venture into the Sonoma countryside on a scenic, medium-to-fast paced bike ride winding through Bennett Valley and the lovely Valley of the Moon. First man and woman to the top of the ridge will be crowned “King and Queen of the Mountain” and win a $50 gift certificate to Risibisi! All riders receive a goody bag and one-day only 30% off coupon at Bici Sport.

Terrific Tours Grand Opening

Saturday, July 14th 
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Join us in welcoming Sonoma County’s fantastic new wine tour company, Terrific Tours, with a reception on Saturday July 14th from 4-6pm.  Free appetizers from Chef Fabio and wine samples from local wineries, including Lake Sonoma and selections from the Petaluma Growers and Producers Association. Live jazz by the Casey Cameron Duo. Terrific Tours provides fun-filled, educational tours of local wineries for intimate groups of wine enthusiasts. Both a driver and an experienced wine guide are provided, as well as a gourmet picnic lunch featuring local, organic produce.

Sagra del Pomodoro

Monday, July 18th – Sunday, July 24th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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You probably won’t find them in the produce section of your mainstream supermarket, which proudly displays perfectly stacked rows of circular-shaped, orange or red, blemish-free tomatoes. Deemed by some, the “ugly tomato,” heirlooms at a glance are a variety only a mother could love. From gigantic to miniscule, round to oval to grossly misshapen, these cultivars come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors. But don’t let their odd appearance fool you. One bite and you’ll fall in love with what lies beneath the surface. Whether sweet, tart, juicy or firm, heirlooms are savory beauties whose flavor is as varied and unique as their names - Green Zebra, Hillbilly, Mortgage Lifter, Black Krim, Jubilee and Brandywine, to name a few. Opinions vary, but generally, to be considered an heirloom a tomato must be open-pollinated and grown from seed that has produced the same variety over several generations (since at least 1940). Now that’s a taste of history!

Regional Dinner: Puglia

Thursday, July 26th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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If Italy is shaped like a high-heeled boot then Puglia is the elegant and enticing stiletto heel. Quite befitting, as its regional cuisine is often touted as the “cucina delle donne,” or, “women’s kitchen.” Indeed, the women of Puglia enchanted their suitors with personal versions of local recipes using a dash of this and a pinch of that to add their final, triumphant touch. A dry, harsh climate with scant fresh water, Puglia’s cuisine is also referred to as “cucina povera,” or “poor cuisine.” Lacking abundant resources, the local diet consisted largely of pasta without eggs, wild vegetables and roots foraged on the stony terraces and fish from the surrounding seas. On Thursday, July 26th, Chef Fabio will enlighten your palate with a unique menu featuring Puglia’s regional fare. Can he live up to the women’s prowess in the kitchen? We’ll let you be the judge… Oh, and ladies, don’t forget your stilettos.

In Cucina con Chef Fabio

Saturday, July 28th, 2007
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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School may be out for summer but now is a great time to hone your skills in the kitchen with a cooking class. Saturday, July 28th Chef Fabio and iLeoni proprietors, Nancy and Angela Leoni, will host another fun and instructional afternoon revealing the secrets behind Risibisi’s signature recipes. iLeoni is Petaluma's premier purveyor of fine cookware, culinary essentials and table top, supplying an extensive selection of everything necessary for the professional and home chef to prepare and serve beautiful cuisine. Price is $60.00 per person and includes lunch on the deck immediately following the class plus a 10% discount on select iLeoni cookware. Size is limited!!!

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