Join us Saturday, September 29, 2007, noon to 4PM for the Second Annual Taste of Petaluma Taste of Petaluma

*** 1 to 5 PM, tickets on sale at NOON Locations will accept tickets & serve samples from 1-5 PM.
Find the number on the map for the tasting location.
Each ticket buys one sample taste of one item.
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1. That's Amore - 109 C Street
****TICKET SALES LOCATION****
Hosting Rocky Mountain Chocolate
Dessert*** Creamy home-made Fudge and caramel apples
Specialty Chocolates***Rich Chocolate Truffles
Wine Tasting: Corda Winery http://www.cordawinery.com

2. Haus Fortuna - 111 2nd St. www.hausfortuna.com
Sample a variety of award winning Italian Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegar served with specialty breads
Wine Tasting*** Jacuzzi Family Winery http://www.jacuzziwines.com
Enter our raffle to win a gift valued at $500!!
Live Accordian music by Bart Beninco.
Chase Williams will perform Scaramouche, comedien, popular form of comedy employing improvised dialogue and masked characters that flourished in Italy from the 16th to the 18th century!

3. Tagliaferri's Delicatessen - 25 Petaluma Blvd. South
Pasta***Crab Filled Ravioli in a light Cream Tomato Sauce
Dessert***Home Made Cannoli
Music*** Italian Accordionist, Steve Albini, from 1-4pm

4. McNear's Saloon & Dining House - 23 Petaluma Blvd. No. http://www.mcnears.com
Appetizer***Sausage Sampler.. 3 flavorful sausages: Sun dried tomato, Artichoke, & Garlic, served with a side of honey Dijon BBQ sauce for dipping.
Entree***BBQ Sampler... Saint Louis Style Pork Ribs, slowly smoked & smothered with BBQ Sauce. Pulled Pork Memphis Style- seasoned in the smoker for 10 hours, pulled from the bone & topped with BBQ sauce, & a slice of slow smoked Tri-tip topped with BBQ sauce. Served with a side of baked beans & coleslaw.
Beer Tasting***Draught Beer Flight-Sampler of 5 of our favorite drafts including Great White, Fat Tire, Red Tail Ale, Anchor Steam, & the Guest Draft at that time.
Film Festival***Celebrate Petaluma film & video at the 10th year Anniversary of Petaluma Community Access and also view the best of the Film Dept. of PHS upstairs at McNear's.

5. Tuscan Gardens - 316 "B" Street http://www.tuscangarden.com
Hosting Tolay Sonoma County Cuisine www.sheraton.com/petaluma
Soup***Kabocha Pumpkin Puree, Spiced Creme Fraiche, Toasted Pepita
Specialty Drink***Gravenstein Spiced Cider, Fresh Local Organic Apple Juice Infused with Cinnamon, Star Anise, Fresh Ginger and Honey Tangerine (non-alcoholic)

6. Knitterly - 1 Fourth Street
Wine Tasting*** Verdejo, Origin and Amusant Wines
http://www.wine.appellationamerica.com/vineyard/Amusant_Wines.html

7. Marisa's Fantasia - 29 Petaluma Blvd. North
Hosting empi
Appetizer*** 3 different Handmade Argentine Empanadas. Your choice of fillings:
Beef or Chicken with Mushroom Bechemel or Spinach and Ricotta
Dessert*** Baked Ricotta Cheesecake

8. Barry Singer Gallery - 7 Western Avenue http://www.singergallery.com
Hosting Bert's Desserts http://www.bertsdesserts.com
Specialty Chocolate ***Award winning Cream Truffles, Peanut Butter Cups and Gourmet Fudge
Hosting Sonoma Valley Portworks http://www.portworks.com
Wine Tasting***Unique, award winning Ports and After- Dinner Wines

9. Gallery One - 209 Western Avenue ****TICKET SALES LOCATION****
Photography Show. Silent Auction to benefit Cinnabar Theater
Wine Tasting***Stephen Vincent Wines http://www.stephenvincentwines.com/
Spring Hill Cheese Co. http://www.springhillcheese.com/Sample an assortment of hand-crafted estate cheeses

10. 3 Blocks Off - 220 Western Avenue http://www.3blocksoff.com
Appetizer*** Fried Oyster Tart with Carmelized Onions and Truffled Arugula
Entree*** Braised Boar Shoulder with Sage Pumpkin Risotto

11. Petaluma Market - 210 Western Avenue www.petalumamarket.com
****TICKET SALES LOCATION****
Appetizer*** Southwest Crostini With Grilled Shrimp and Gazpacho Salsa
Soup***Creamy Seafood Bisque With Shrimp and Crab finished with Cognac and Cream

12. Pazzo - 132 Keller Street http://www.webepazzo.com
Dessert*** Lemon Tart. Sweet & tangy homemade Lemon Tart in a shorbread crust
Soup*** Lobster Bisque. Rich & creamy Lobster and Seafood bisque garnished with Creme Fraiche

13. Cafe Zazzle- 121 Kentucky Street
Entree*** Catfish Taco with Springhill Jersey Jack Cheese, with Chipotle Aioli and house salsa, and our famous house Cole Slaw
Artwork by Warren Purcell who will be on hand to sign and sell his prints

14. Starstruck Boutique - 123 Kentucky Street http://www.starstruckboutique.com ****TICKET SALES LOCATION****
Hosting Bella Luma Caffe http://www.gotchafocaccia.com
Appetizers***FRESH TOMATO FOCACCIA-(fo-ca-cha) served open-faced with fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, parmesan & basil over melted mozzarella on Onion focaccia. 
BLUE CHICKEN FOCACCIA- (fo-ca-cha) adorned with roasted chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese and fresh roasted red bell peppers over melted mozzarella on rosemary focaccia.    
Beer Tasting***Lagunitas IPA Beer http://www.lagunitas.com Enjoy beer tasting from Petaluma's Premier local Brewery - Laginitas - It's Dog gone good!"
LIVE MANNEQUIN MODELS in the windows showcasing the latest trends in clothing and accessories; Live Jazz & funk from Eric Wiley & Friends at the new Piano Bar inside StarStruck. StarStruck Model Art on display- Digitally enhanced Photography from owner, artist Melanie Stammler.

15. Vine & Barrel - 143 Kentucky Street http://www.vineandbarrel.com
Wine tastings*** Lindisfarne Mede, a honey base dessert wine, wines from Rodney Strong. Cylces Gladiator Pinot Grigio and *** Black Goose Wines Merlot
Hosting Marin French Cheese Company http://www.marinfrenchcheese.com
Cheese & Bread*** Triple Crème Brie , Le Petit Bleu , Yellow Buck Chèvre , Camembert. Taste our award winning cheese that puts California on the map of fine cheese of the world.

16. Aurora Colors Glass Art Center - 145 Kentucky Street http://www.auroracolors.com/AC/community/eventsnews.asp
Hosting Semolina http://www.semolina.ourpetaluma.com
Appetizer*** Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto
Pasta***Penne Semolina - sauteed with sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, garlic and chicken finished in a broth
Art Show*** "Artists of Petaluma" Fine Art Exhibit and People’s Choice Awards in their new gallery upstairs. Emerging and known Petaluma artists will be on hand throughout the day. Be sure to cast your vote before the awards are presented at 6pm. This art show of all media will benefit Cinnabar Theater and Petaluma Arts Association.
Music*** Hiram Elliott, pianist and songwriter http://cdbaby.com/cd/hiramelliott

17. Finbar Devine’s Pub & Restaurant - 145 Kentucky Street http://finbarspetaluma.com
Entrée ***Shepherd’s Pie with Homemade Brown Irish Soda Bread
Beer Tasting***Guinness Beer http://www.guinness.com

18. Celadon Rose, - 163 Kentucky Street http://www.celadongifts.com
Hosting Whole Foods Market http://www.wholefoods.com
Appetizer***Mushroom Spanikopita or Turkey Samosa
Soup***Butternut Apple with a Curry Chantilly Lace
Vegetarian Entree*** Grilled Banana Squash with a McEvoy Olive Oil compound Berry Butter

19. Velasco’s - 190 Kentucky Street
Soup ***Chicken Tortilla Soup
Appetizer *** Buenos Nachos served with guacamole and sour cream
Music***Enjoy Mariachi music while you taste at Velasco's

20. KCO Clothing - 122 Kentucky Street
Wine Tasting*** Paradise Ridge Winery http://www.paradiseridgewinery.com/

21. Trillium Flowers - 113 Petaluma Blvd. No. http://www.trillium-flowers-gardens.com
Hosting Jerome's Mesquite BBQ
Entree***Captain Morgan's Spice Rum Shrimp atop Carribean Fried Rice
Specialty Drink***Captain Morgan's Key Lime Breeze

22. Sienna - 119 Petaluma Blvd. North
Hosting Sea Modern Thai Cuisine
Appetizer*** Petaluma Mummy Chicken: Marinated Chicken Breast & Bacon Strips Wrapped in Pandan Leaves & deep fried served with House Plum Sauce
Salad***Granny Smith Salad: Shredded Granny Smith Apples tossed in Roasted Rice, herbs, fresh mint, shallot, cilantro, spicy lime chili pepper vinaigrette.
Wine Tasting***Keller Estate Winery http://www.kellerestate.com Chardonnay & Sirah

23. Bella Luma Caffe - 125 Petaluma Blvd. No. http://www.gotchafocaccia.com
Dessert***GELATO & SORBETTO - Enjoy a taste of Italy in downtown Petaluma- Sample from 24 original flavors with favorites like Cappucinno Stout, Hazelnut Fig, Limmoncello, or Swiss Chocolate Couverture to name a few.
SALAD***CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD over hearts of romaine with homemade focaccia croutons, shredded parmesan and Craig's infamous caesar dressing loaded with anchovies, garlic and lemon.

24. Copper Home and Garden - 145 Petaluma Boulevard North. Open 'til 7pm
Wine Tasting***Blackstone Winery http://www.blackstonewinery.com/

25. Fregene's - 160 Petaluma Boulevard North http://www.fregenes.com/
Pizza***Italian Gourmet Thin Crust Pizza with a side Caesar Salad

26. Graziano's Ristorante - 170 Petaluma Blvd. No . http://www.grazianosristorante.com
Entrée***Gnocchi - Graziano's famous homemade Gnocchi served with a light creamy meat sauce
Dessert***Tira Mi Su ("Bring Me Up") - Marscapone cheese, coffee liquer espresso, Italian cream and Lady Finger cookies

27. Water Street Bistro - 100 Petaluma Blvd No. # 106
Cheese*** 3 imported & local Cheeses served with Della Fattoria Bread
Dessert*** Valrhona Chocolate Mousse in a chocolate cup

28. Waterfront Grill - 54 East Washington (over the foot bridge, across the river)
Salad***Bistro Salad. Fresh roasted turkey, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, avocados, egg and applewood bacon over mixed greens with vinaigrette
Dessert***J.M. Rosen's Traditional Cheesecake

29. The River House Restaurant and Lounge - 222 Weller Street http://www.riverhouse.us
Appetizer 1***Crab Cakes: Fresh Dungeness Crab Cakes with a Roasted Red Pepper Aioli and Balsamic Reduction
Appetizer 2*** BBQ Oysters: Fresh off the grill with our home made BBQ sauce
Live Music and dancing on the deck with The Pyrotones
River House will pick up guests in front of That's Amore and Putnam Plaza and shuttle you
back and forth to River House. We want you to come in style!

30. The Magic Key - 5 Fourth Street
Hosting LaLoo's Goat Milk Ice Cream http://www.goatmilkicecream.com
Dessert***Your choice of Pumpkin Spice, Molasses Tipsycake, Vanilla Snowflake Ice Cream
Wine Tasting***Adobe Road Winery http://www.adoberoadwines.com

31. Risibisi - 154 Petaluma Blvd. North http://www.risibisirestaurant.com
Pasta***Risi e Bisi: Risotto with Lobster Tail, Chiodini Mushrooms, Peas & Parmigiano
Entree*** Duck Leg Confit with Nella's Cous Cous, Pan Roasted Figs, Thyme & Oil
Taste of Petaluma special: $2 off any glass of wine

32. Petaluma Travel- 130 Kentucky Street http://www.petalumatravel.com
Hosting Cattlemen's Restaurant http://www.beststeakinthewest.com/
Appetizer***Artichoke Cheese Dip - three types of cheese blended with artichoke hearts served bubbling hot on fresh sourdough bread
Enter to win a $50 travel voucher

Read about Taste of Petaluma in the October 18, 2006 edition of The Argus Courier