New name: Dehli Belly Indian restaurant on Broadway has relaunched after four years in business in Sonoma with a new name. Owner and chef Bhupender Singh has rebranded the downtown spot as Aabha Indian Cuisine. Singh said he has pondered a change ever since learning that Delhi Belly is a term for diarrhea. “I want to let people know that it is the same restaurant, the same owner and the same place that got started in 2016,” Singh said. “I want to give my appreciation to Sonoma, as everyone has been wonderful to us.” 522 Broadway.
New name: Sonoma-based Rebuild North Bay Foundation has a new name: “After the Fire: Recover. Rebuild. Reimagine.” Among other changes, Jennifer Gray Thompson will serve as CEO and Charles Brooks, formerly executive director of Rebuild Paradise, will serve as chief operating office. The nonprofit aims to bring wildfire leaders across the U.S. together to work across sectors and silos, while expanding access to wildfire resiliency and disaster recovery funds, tools and systems. 595 Fifth St. W., Sonoma. afterthefireusa.org.
Real estate moves: Christopher Oscar has moved to new brokerage, Engel & Völkers, a global company that has recently opened its doors on Sonoma’s historic Plaza. “Moving to Engel & Völkers will help me reach a much broader market both locally and globally, thus increasing the visibility of the properties I represent for the benefit of the clients I serve,” said Oscar in a post about his decision. christopheroscar.com
Reopened: The Sbragia tasting room at 520 Broadway has reopened after being closed since March 2020. The tasting lounge is open Friday to Sunday from noon to Friday. sbragia.com.
New role: Business and estate planning law firm Haeuser, Valluzzo & Piasta LLP announced that partner Tom Haeuser been named board president of Friends In Sonoma Helping (FISH) and appointed to serve a three-year term as vice chair of the Sonoma County Library Commission. Deborah Doyle has also been appointed for a second term as chair of the commission.
New vegan offering: Vegan chef Miyoko Schinner, founder and CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery in Petaluma, has launched a campaign to foster collaboration in Wine Country and increase visitation “by offering sustainable yet artisanally-crafted, compassionate and inclusive experiences” with local companies, including Cline Cellars, El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen, La Belle Vie Tours, Bohemian Highway, Green String Farm, Out in the Vineyard and Charlie’s Acres. There will be an awards ceremony in November celebrating the businesses and organizations that have created the most sustainable and inclusive programs, and “an elevated vegan food and wine festival” is planned for spring 2022.
Honors: Jana Wang, co-owner of Refill Madness Sonoma, has been named Sonoma County Small Business of the Year for 2021 by Sen. Bill Dodd. “Jana has created a great business that is also good for the planet,” Dodd said. “This is such a wonderful surprise,” Jana Wang said. “This gives me faith that we are headed in the right direction, and our business and customers will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment. I am truly honored to receive this award.”
Vaccine perk: The Sonoma County Fairgrounds and the Sonoma County Medical Association are collaborating with the county’s vaccination efforts by providing free admission and a free ride ticket to members of the public who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the Jockey Club in Santa Rosa. Sonoma County’s Summer Fun Fest will run through Aug. 8 (closed Monday and Tuesday) at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
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