Food and wine happenings around Sonoma County

PETALUMA: 2 London Foodies open own shop

Sue “The Guvnor” Grixti and her sister, Kate Neubig, have opened 2 London Foodies, a British shop serving European-style sandwiches and sausage rolls, pastries and desserts, at 122 American Alley in Petaluma.

The alleyway shop, located “underground” next to Prince Gallery, also sells an assortment of British groceries, from Marmite and HP Sauce to Whittard teas and tea accessories.

Most of the food can be taken to go, but there are a few bistro tables where you can sit and enjoy crumpets and tea.

Pop in for a brisk cuppa from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Who knows? You might even run into royalty. 774-6996. www.facebook.com/2londonfoodies

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GLEN ELLEN: Aventine teams up with Sebastiani

Aventine Glen Ellen will hold a special winemaker’s dinner with Sam Sebastiani, patriarch of the Sebastiani Family, at 6 p.m. March 31.

Chef/owner Adolfo Veronese will pair four La Chertosa wines alongside the four-course dinner menu. La Chertosa wines are produced from grapes grown in Sonoma and Amador counties.

The cost for the evening is $100, plus tax and tip. Reservations: 934-8911. Aventine is located at 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

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SEBASTOPOL: Cittaslow celebrates five years

Cittaslow Sebastopol will celebrate five years of membership in the international network of Slow Cities at 7 p.m. March 31 at the Guayaki Yerba Mate Bar.

The Celebrate Sebastopol event will honor past accomplishments and serve as a preview of upcoming projects, highlighting an eco-tourism campaign for the city. Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded.

Cittaslow Sebastopol’s purpose is to preserve Sebastopol’s unique character through collaborations with other entities to create activities and programs that keep Sebastopol green, local and artistic.

To RSVP. e-mail info@cittaslowsebastopol.org. For more information, go to cittaslowsebastopol.org.

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NOVATO: Weber family to cook for Homeward Bound

Kathleen Weber, founder and baker at Della Fattoria Bakery in Petaluma, and her son, Aaron, will present a menu inspired by artisan baking at 6:30 p.m. March 26 as part of Fresh Starts Chef Events in Novato.

The menu includes a Green Salad with Citronette; Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Golden Raisins and Pomegranate Seeds; and a Lemon Cream Tart.

Cost is $55, to benefit shelter and job-training programs at Homeward Bound of Marin. Wine will be available for purchase. The dinner takes place at the showcase kitchen at the Next Key Center, 1385 Hamilton Parkway.

To reserve, go to hbofm.org or call 415-382-3363, ext. 243.

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OAKLAND: Carlin to develop Oakland market

Steve Carlin, developer of the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa, has been chosen to develop and open Water Street Market in Oakland’s Jack London Square.

“Consumers have told us they want a unique shopping experience in a comfortable social setting,” Carlin said in a press release. “The groundwork has certainly been laid with many successful innovative businesses in the area.”

In the past two years, there has been a surge in new businesses in the square, including Plank, a food and entertainment venue; and Steel Rail, a locally owned cafe.

Carlin is a retail marketplace developer and specialty food consultant working in cities across the U.S. He spent 20 years as managing partner of the Oakville Grocery and was integrally involved in the development of the Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco.

Situated along a San Francisco Bay estuary, Jack London Square is Oakland’s only publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront area and a well-known landmark since the mid-1800s.

Compiled by Staff Writer Diane Peterson, who can be reached at 521-5287 or diane.peterson@pressdemocrat.com.