Maggie Beck / Union Democrat Yoshoku Ramen Noodle Bar co-owner John Chin prepares bowls of ramen at the new restaurant he owns with his wife, Shauna.
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Maggie Beck / Union Democrat Yoshoku Ramen Noodle Bar co-owner John Chin (top, foreground) tests ramen noodles for doneness while his sous chef, Michael Morgan, keeps busy with other preparations (top and left). Each ramen bowl is served with standard toppings which include park belly, egg, scallion, corn, seasoned bamboo shoots and pickled ginger.
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Maggie Beck / Union Democrat Yoshoku Ramen Noodle Bar co-owner John Chin prepares bowls of ramen at the new restaurant he owns with his wife, Shauna.
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Maggie Beck / Union Democrat First-place winner, Sonora Florist, features snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas trees and blue lights.
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Maggie Beck / Union Democrat Second-place winner, Downtown Shoes, features snow, a fireplace and a tower of boxes depicting an advent calendar with shoes.
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Guy McCarthy / Union Democrat Staff, owners, family and customers, including manager Karsi Fyfe (with her hands in the air) and owners Aaron Boren and Genee Boren (to the right of Fyfe) applaud as Sonora Mayor Connie Williams cuts a ceremonial ribbon Friday at The Cheesy Winer.
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Guy McCarthy / Union Democrat The restaurant features colorful and unusual decor, including cheese graters converted to shade light bulbs.
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Guy McCarthy / Union Democrat Denise Perea shows off a cheese and charcuterie board with buttermilk blue, raclette and Spanish sheep milk cheese, as well as Molinari salami and Gold Rush country ham.
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Guy McCarthy / Union Democrat Manager Karsi Fyfe works Friday behind the bar at The Cheesy Winer in downtown Sonora.
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Guy McCarthy / Union Democrat The restaurant offers an array of macaroni and cheese dishes, including a three-cheese blend that includes aged white cheddar with lobster, scallions, garlic and seasoned breadcrumbs.
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