Sign of the Bear Kitchenware and Tableware

02/25/2026

Every week might be Restaurant Week in Sonoma--
but this week--23 Feb-1 March -- it's extra-easy to support our dear Sonoma Valley Restaurant Gems. Some special multi-course menus to savor, just for the week :
Mamma Tanino's 3-course dinner for $40

04/21/2025

Wanted: We love you, Sonoma... and we feel your love, too. We're hoping to hire some students and part time team members in time for the busy summer season.. and so so so thankful for you. Link:https://signofthebear.com/pages/careers
xo

03/24/2025

March 24 is National Cheesecake Day — & Grandma Johnnie made a great one. Rec in pic, comments & our front window. (Thanks SO much, Aunt Karen & Carrie) Grab your springform, eggs, sugar, cream cheese, butter, sour cream— and delight the ones you love❤️

03/14/2025

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The lemon filling for this tart is so simple, yet so full of tart lemony taste. You may serve it just as is, or top with sweetened whipped cream, sprinkled with powdered sugar, or a small scoop of ice cream off to the side. The filling recipe makes just a bit more than needed to fill this 9" tart, s...

11/11/2024

If you’re waiting soda stream, oxo, lodge, Hestan or Cuisinart— it’s here

10/25/2024

We see a lot of people having a hard time just now. Good food is for everyone. Please share Leanne Brown's beautiful, free (in PDF format) cookbook on eating well on $4/ day— http://ongov.net/dss/documents/good-and-cheap.pdf with anyone looking for a little budget-friendly inspiration. The Spanish version Bueno y Barato https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LpSDHz7bidS24N3IgUXXyXh_OVlxaTM8ZUG8hrtMD1o/edit?tab=t.0 . Also available in print format, we carry it, but really we want everyone to know this lovely lovely book exists in the world. The cover photo looks much more normal on the PDF itself... xo

10/19/2024

UPDATE: i❤️iPhone & owner réunîted thanks to ❤️ Sonoma secret superhero Kathy Witkowicki ❤️ and Walt wines ❤️❤️ WANTED: your friend who belongs to the the Pointe Marin mom squad & is a a Walt Wine fan, if she will please come by Sign of the Bear we have her iPhone. 707 996 3722

10/05/2024

Dear Sonoma, heading for Christmas, we're hoping a student (or friend) on your list is looking for a part-time job in retail … Appy https://signofthebear.com/pages/careers TLDR - IF you or your student are someone:
** Fun, friendly, energetic and enthusiastic
** Who loves learning and teaching meaningful skills-- and enjoys
** food, people, & a high-energy, busy, physically active workplace
We’re looking for you!

09/11/2024

September 11 underscores such fundamental truths about our precious fragile days on this fair Earth:
Time is binary: we have plenty until we have none.
Freedoms are never free.
In the end, everything that matters most is human.
If you're reading this, we love you and you're in our hearts today.
(photo from an old NYT article on 9/11; the photographer / author attended the funeral of the NYC fire department chaplain, who died giving last rites on 9/11 -- after the service, one of his chaplain friends asked his assembled friends to offer their blessings to Fr ?Michael -- and everyone-- we're sending these blessings and a so much love into the world today)

09/04/2024

Toasting a lifetime of love & admiration to Elaine Bell Catering . Elaine's vision and palate-- and even more her joy-- are such a special gift to our region and town.
So privileged to have the chance to know and to work with Elaine and the Elaine Bell team.
May all your new chapters be so full of the delicious beauty and goodness you bring.
And please toast Elaine on Kathleen Hill's show this Friday, 9/6...

Owners Elaine Bell and John Merritt said they are ready to close their Napa-based company at the end of October, affecting 164 employees.

06/05/2024

We love you, Sonoma. It's gonna be another scorcher. We've stocked up on bottled water. Please invite any Sonoman you know who'd like to cool off, to join us these crazy-hot afternoons.

04/20/2024

Sweet Update-- Thrilled to vote EVERY DAY for Allyson-- and Gary-- a sharp-eyed friend pointed out the voting continues daily until May 7... Rooting for Sonoma gems, and so grateful for ya, too. xo

UPDATE- we can vote daily (a smart friend pointed out) for Allyson, our Sonoma gem- https://www.sonomacounty.com/partners/stars-of-the-industry-ballot/ -We're over the moon to celebrate her. Votes still going on for #1 in Sonoma County's Hospitality Stars! (and... ssshhh... you can vote too, just FYI.. xo xo ) (an unpaid customer testimonial / fan note from your friends down the street)