"Pancakes are so popular, in fact, that there are several holidays that celebrate the dish. Shrove Tuesday (Feb. 17), also called Pancake Day, is a Christian holiday that falls between February and March and involves a feast before the start of Lent. Also in spring is IHOP's pancake day (March 3), on which customers receive a free short stack of pancakes, a tradition the breakfast chain started in 2006."
"Chefs all over Sonoma County are whipping up their own delectable versions of the breakfast classic. Here are some of our all-time favorites to enjoy on Pancake Day or any time of year. The Classic Dierk's Parkside Café, Santa Rosa: Simple, fluffy pancakes served up with eggs and bacon at one of Santa Rosa's fave breakfast spots. 404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-573-5955, dierksparkside.com"
"Sleeper Hit Fandee's Restaurant, Sebastopol: Rich, fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes are one of my favorites, served with berries and vanilla crème anglaise. 7824 Covert Lane, Sebastopol, 707-829-2462, fandeesrestaurant.com Best Newcomer Acorn Cafe, Healdsburg: The Acorn Cafe, opened last year in Healdsburg's former Oakville Grocery, features a vegan lemon ricotta hotcake on its menu, served with house lemon curd, whipped ricotta, oat crumble and topped with a scoop of lemon lavender ice cream. 124 Matheson St., 707-955-7001, Healdsburg, acornhealdsburg.com"
Pancakes have enjoyed long-standing popularity across cultures and multiple holidays celebrate the dish, including Shrove Tuesday, IHOP's pancake day, and National Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday falls between February and March and involves a feast before Lent. IHOP's pancake day on March 3 offers a free short stack to customers, a tradition started in 2006. National Pancake Day occurs on Sept. 26. In Sonoma County, restaurants present varied pancake styles ranging from simple fluffy classics to inventive lemon ricotta and vegan hotcakes. Notable offerings include large buttermilk plates, cottage-cheese lemon pancakes, and lemon lavender–topped vegan creations, often served with eggs or fruit.
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