Sonoma Valley Teen Services offers a fantastic program to help teenagers prepare for the “real world” called Skills for Life – Ready to Work. Teens that complete this six-week program are eligible for placement in an internship or paid employment. Everyone at Drums & Crumbs was thrilled when Lizette, a graduate of the program and a student at Sonoma Valley High School, joined us at the beginning of the summer to help with the Tuesday night farmers market. Over the past four months, she has been a wonderful addition to our team and has helped at the market each week, as well as at special events.

You can read more about the program, as well as see a photo of Rachel and Lizette at the farmers market, in a featured article in the Sonoma Index Tribune.

Last weekend, we were thrilled to be a part of the Analy High School Class of ’84 Reunion in Sebastopol! It was a perfect day at the Sebastopol Community Center, and the attendees couldn’t have been in better spirits. Congratulations on a fun and lively reunion!

We love to cater special events. Email catering@drumsandcrumbs.com to get a copy of our menu and price lists.

What a great group!

Paradise Ridge Winery Wines & Sunsets

Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves because we feel so lucky. Over the past year and a half, Drums & Crumbs has had the privilege of “working” at some of the most beautiful venues in the North Bay. We thought we’d take a moment to share some of our favorite sunset moments so far.

Patz & Hall Backyard Summer Series

Broadway Under The Stars at Jack London State Park

San Rafael Twilight Criterium

Our new website (coming soon!) will have a fancy calendar on it, but until then, here’s a list of places you can find us this month. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 707-999-8394 or email us at info@drumsandcrumbs.com.

Every Tuesday, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Every Thursday, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Friday, August 8, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Summer Backyard Series at Patz & Hall Winery

Patz & Hall Winery, Sonoma

Wednesday, August 13, 5:30pm to Sunset

Paradise Ridge Winery Wines & Sunsets ($5-10 ticket required)

Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa

Saturday, August 30, 11am to 4pm

Taste of Sonoma at Sonoma Wine Country Weekend (ticket required)

MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Healdsburg

2014 San Rafael Twilight Criterium

Drums & Crumbs had a front row view to the 2014 San Rafael Twilight Criterium this past weekend. We set up our tent next to Strike Brewing Co. and sold our favorite Fried Chicken Sandwich with sides of Baked Mac & Cheese and Fresh Mixed Greens. To finish it off, we had our Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, which was so popular, we’ve started selling it at the Tuesday night farmer’s market as well.

In addition to our tent, we also had the honor of catering the VIP “Twilight Club.” Those guest were treated to a choice of Arthur’s Fried Chicken with Baked Mac & Cheese, Fresh Mixed Greens and Buttermilk Biscuits or a box of Baked Mac & Cheese, Spicy Black Eyed Peas, Fresh Mixed Greens and a gluten-free Corn Muffin.

We couldn’t have had a more exciting street debut in San Rafael. We are glad we could introduce Drums & Crumbs to so many new people.

Tess & Grayson serve up our Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Our guest-helper Todd enjoys our view of the finish line

It’s been a full summer over here at Drums & Crumbs! Between the farmers’ market, winery summer events, private parties and more, we’ve had so many opportunity to share our food with people all over Sonoma Valley. Take a look at some of our highlights, and remember, the summer has just begun!

Fresh Watmaugh Strawberries

A catered “Down Home Lunch” at Vintage Kennel Club

Patz & Hall Backyard Summer Series

We get to have fun too!

 The spectacular view at Paradise Ridge Winery Wines & Sunsets

Broadway Under The Stars at Jack London State Park

Thanks for a spectacular summer so far!

Our new website (coming soon!) will have a fancy calendar on it, but until then, here’s a list of places you can find us this month. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 707-999-8394 or email us at info@drumsandcrumbs.com.

Tuesday, July 1, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Wednesday, July 2, 5:30pm to Sunset

Paradise Ridge Winery Wines & Sunsets ($5-10 ticket required)

Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa

Thursday, July 3, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Tuesday, July 8, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, July 10, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Friday, July 11, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Summer Backyard Series at Patz & Hall Winery

Patz & Hall Winery, Sonoma

Tuesday, July 15, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, July 17, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Friday, July 18, 6:00pm to 9:000pm

ArtNight: Draw Your Heart Out (ticket required)

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma

Tuesday, July 22, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, July 24, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Friday, July 25, 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Pre-Show Picnicking at Broadways Under the Stars

Jack London State Park, Glen Ellen

Saturday, July 26, 2:00pm to 9:30pm

San Rafael Twilight Criterium

Downtown San Rafael

Tuesday, July 29, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, July, 31, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Our new website (coming soon!) will have a fancy calendar on it, but until then, here’s a list of places you can find us this month. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 707-999-8394 or email us at info@drumsandcrumbs.com.

Tuesday, June 3, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Wednesday, June 4, 11:30am to 2:30

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Tuesday, June 10, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, June 12, 9:00am to 2:30pm (note new day and time!)

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Friday, June 13, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Summer Backyard Series at Patz & Hall Winery

Patz & Hall Winery, Sonoma

Saturday, June 14, 6:30pm to 10:30pm (ticket required)

The Twilight T-Dance at Gay Wine Weekend

Raymond Vineyard, St. Helena

Tuesday, June 17, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, June 19, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Tuesday, June 24, 5:45pm to Sunset

Vally of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market

City Plaza, Sonoma

Thursday, June 26, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Pop-Up Cafe at the Renaissance Marin

1115 3rd St., San Rafael

Saturday, June 29, 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Pre-Show Picnicking at Broadways Under the Stars

Jack London State Park, Glen Ellen

The Drums & Crumbs Farmer’s Market Team

Drums & Crumbs is excited to be a part of the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmer’s Market held every Tuesday evening through the summer. We don’t have our food truck yet (soon!), so we have a stall set up on the west side of the horseshoe next to Napa Street. Although the market officially starts at 5:30pm, our dinner service starts at 5:45pm.

Our first week at the market was a little hectic for us. The Sonoma community and beyond was out in full force, and it was our first time selling at a farmer’s market. Our menu for the first night was Arthur’s Fried Chicken, Baked Mac & Cheese, Carolina Coleslaw and Buttermilk Biscuits. The Drums & Crumbs team — Arthur, Rachel, Tess and Wes — held it together that night, and we were amazed at how fast we sold out of food! It was a true privilege meeting so many new faces and receiving such positive feedback about the food.

The next week we came back with even MORE fried chicken, as well as our Slightly Sweet Iced Tea and Rachel’s Fresh Strawberry Cobbler. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and again the market was packed! We were again overwhelmed by the number of people who had heard about Drums & Crumbs and wanted to try our food.

If you stopped by the booth and were unable to try our fried chicken, we are working hard to figure out a way to have more available in light of the strict time constraints the market has for set up. Once the truck arrives, we’ll be able to keep up with the overwhelming demand for our food.

We are honored that so many people would hang out with us and wait for the final batches of chicken to come out of the fryer. We love getting to know the people in our Sonoma community, as well as those of you who drive in from out of town! We’ll be back next week (and every week until September) with more southern treats for you to try.

If you want to have some Drums & Crumbs fried chicken for dinner, come early! Dinner service begins at 5:45pm.

All set up for our first market!

Truly a community event

Thanks everyone!

It’s worth the wait… we promise!

Thank you to everyone who came to our Sonoma Southern Supper, a one-night-only pop-up dinner held last week at Barking Dog Roasters in Sonoma!

We had two seatings that evening: 6pm and 8pm, and also offered take-out. While guests waited for their food and made new friends, they were serenaded by Sonoma’s own Dan Martin.

Our menu featured Arthur’s Fried Chicken, Baked Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, White Cheddar Grits, Spicy Black Eyed Peas, Fresh Mixed Greens, Buttermilk Biscuits, Corn Muffins and Rachel’s Fresh Strawberry Cobbler!

We are grateful for the Barking Dog, Dan Martin, Oz Robledo (who took all of the photos featured below), our wonderful staff and everyone who joined us for the wonderful evening. Thank you!

All set up and ready for dinner!

Rachel serving up two two delicious fried chicken dinners

A plate of Drums & Crumbs fried chicken, collard greens, mac & cheese and a buttermilk biscuit

To top off the evening: fresh strawberry cobbler and fresh whipped cream

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