Thirteen years ago I used to write a restaurant column in a local business paper. It was a great time for the catering business. Italian and French cuisine were favorites, while St.Petersburg’s first Japanese and Chinese restaurants were being launched.

Celebration of lavender, wine at Matanzas Creek Santa Rosa Press Democrat Silvers is chef/owner of Syrah in Santa Rosa and creates more formal, French-influenced cuisine. The class is $94 and includes a four-course menu. ... and more »