It’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day again, and along with the green beer and shamrocks, we know there’s going to be positively piles of leftover corned beef and cabbage ripe for the cooking. Now, while there’s nothing wrong with a corned beef sandwich or a Reuben, we here at Oliver’s know that there’s so much more […]

When it comes to local, we’d like to think we know a thing or two, especially when it comes to spotting the hottest new brands in town! Sonoma County is a hub for culture in California, and food has always been part of the story. Whether it’s heirloom Gravenstein orchards and family-run farms or the […]

Since opening our doors, Oliver’s has been fully aware of the power in community. Now more than ever, we are all finding ourselves leaning on our Sonoma County family to find our courage and keep our lives moving, and that especially includes local producers. We particularly want to thank those local meat companies continuing to […]

When we in the West think of ramen, what typically comes to mind is something that comes in a packet and has the flavor of a salt lick that was once in the same room as a chicken. It’s entirely over-processed, but temptingly so, like hot dogs or gas station burritos, and it’s cheap enough […]

Visualize, if you will, a steak. This steak is the most glorious steak you’ve ever seen, all golden and caramelized and whatnot, but when you go to take a bite, when you’ve almost entered the meaty gates of Steak Heaven, that’s when you realize… it’s… TOUGH! And, sacrebleu, not only is it tough, it’s…it’s…. DRY. […]

Just because it’s September doesn’t mean we have to stop the summer fun; it’s still warm out, so why not soak in the last rays of summer with a great time perfect for the whole family – a picnic! It’s got everything: delicious food, great company, and a gorgeous setting to boot. Picnicking can be […]

When it comes to throwing a fantastic 4th of July barbecue, you really can’t beat the buffet. It’s easy to set up, easy to orchestrate, and best of all, you can keep snacking for the rest of the evening. Unfortunately, even with this master strategy for barbecue excellence, it can still be hard to juggle […]