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Fat Tuesday in Sonoma County

Fat Tuesday marks the end of the annual celebration of Mardi Gras, and there is still time to join the festivities!

Feb. 21: Fat Tuesday at Central Market, Petaluma

Chef/Owner Tony Najiola show off his New Orleans roots with a special New Orleans-inspired menu.

Central Market offers a seasonal menu with ingredients from it's farm, Muleheart.  They have received high acclaim from locals, and tourists alike, and are recommended in the Michelin Guide 2011.

5:30pm to 9:30pm; 42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, (707) 778-9900, website

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Feb. 25: Mardi Paws, St. Helena

Dance the night away at this all-ages benefit  that supports the We Care Animal Rescue.   Enjoy a live performance of Cajun/Zydeco music by Gator Beat, traditional New Orleans food prepared by Piper Johnsons Catering, King Cake from Gambino's Bakery, and wine from local wineries.  Participate in the Mardi Paws Photo Contest, and the Instant Wine Cellar Raffle.  For more information, or to buy tickets online, click here to go to the event website.

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6:30pm to 10pm; Native Sons Hall, 1313 Spring Street, Saint Helena, 707-963-7044, website

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Year-round: The Starlight Wine Bar & Restaurant in Sebastopol

At first-glance, one might wonder what lies await inside this historic Pullman Streamliner  vintage train car.  Chef's Thaddeus Palmese's New Orleans flair will not disappoint.  Starlight has received rave reviews for their menu offerings, which include Gumbo, Andouille-Sausage Pizza, Duck Confit, and New Orleans style BBQ Shrimp.  

6761 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, (707) 823-1943, website

, Santa Rosa Food Examiner

Candace is a professionally trained Whole Foods Chef and Baker. She is passionate about rustic, organic, Farm-To-Table foods, and supporting local farmers. She writes about her baking passion at bemoxiebaker.wordpress.com and loves to transform recipes to whole-grain, vegan, and gluten-free options.

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