In the February issue of 7x7, we pulled off a boar hunt and feast of epic proportions in Healdsburg ("The Omnivore's Delight," p. 44). But we couldn’t have done it without the help of the amazingly generous and talented vendors and businesspeople in the community that contributed to the story. We're proud to have worked with them and give our deepest thanks to all!
THE MENU
Assorted local cheeses:
Bianchina (Nicolau Farms, Modesto); Bomb (Bohemian Creamery, Sebastopol); Hay! Buff! Ewe! and Shepherdista Crush (Bleating Heart Cheese Company, Tomales)
by Doralice Handal, The Cheese Shop
Local Bolero Wheat Bread
by chef Louis Maldonado, Spoonbar (using wheat grown by Front Porch Farm)
Mezze platter:
Sweet potato hummus with pistachio dukkah; red quinoa with spiced root vegetables; beet tzatziki; feta with black pepper and olive oil
by Diana Mushines, SHED
Colorful chicory, persimmon, citrus salad
by chef Loretta Keller, COCO5OO, Seaglass Restaurant
Rabbit papardelle
by Angelo Garro, Renaissance Forge, Omnivore Salt
by Liz Kleinman, Liz Kleinman Events & Culinary Arts
by Niloufer King (Brought by Marissa & Charlie Thieriot)
Housemade salumi, blood sausage, boar
by Dino Bugica, Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
Blueberry Meyer lemon, wild blueberry, apple gruyere pies
THE WINE
2009 Baker Ranch Syrah, 2011 Wentzel Pinot Noir; Copain Wines
2009 Alexander Valley Zinfandel, 2010 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Alexander Valley Petite Syrah, 2012 Syrah Rosé; Denier-Handal Wines
2011 Red, 2012 Rosé; Front Porch Wine
2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawkes Wine
2011 Bell Mountain Chardonnay, Medlock Ames
2010 Viognier, Mounts Family Winery
2010 Dolcetto, 2012 Barbera, 2012 Fiano; Nico Wines
2010 Quest Syrah, 2010 Petite Sirah; Quivira Vineyards and Winery
2011 Damiano Vineyard Viognier, 2012 Trimble Vineyard Carignane, 2012 Damiano Vineyard Barbera; Stark Wine
THE DECOR
China stripe garlic, Bernier Farms
Tableware, Country Industrial
Assorted flowers, Dragonfly Farm
Vintage props, Dry Creek General Store
Produce, Front Porch Farm
Trees, herbs; The Gardener
Vintage props, Healdsburg Vintage
Argentinian style grill, Jordy Morgan (707.473.9572)
Custom props, benches, table; Mark Welsh
Alpaca throws, Sandra Jordan Collection
Cookware, SHED
All photos by Eric Wolfinger