Plan a Glamorous Getaway at these Top 10 Napa Boutique Hotels
Looking for a vacation? Plan a glamorous getaway at these top 10 Napa boutique hotels. Auberge du Soleil A private cottage at this "Inn of the Sun” commands up to $4,250 a night, making a single room seem like a virtual steal at $525. Yet get past the sticker[...]
16th Annual Grape to Glass Hog in the Fog Pre-Harvest Party in Sonoma County
When I think of the 16th Annual Grape to Glass Hog in the Fog Pre-Harvest Party, I think of that saying, “Some things just never get old.” I never get tired of sipping outstanding Russian River Valley wines, eating delicious Sonoma County cuisine, and spending time with friends[...]
Some #1 Advice for the Best 32nd Annual Taste of Sonoma Ever
At last year’s Taste of Sonoma, a sold-out capacity of 2,500 guests attended, converging on the sprawling green lawns of MacMurray Ranch in Healdsburg’s Russian River Valley. The draw was obvious: more than 60 of Sonoma’s top chefs preparing sumptuous food, more than 170 wineries pouring thousands of[...]
Amos Lee at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
In these days where musicians of all types and ages can gain instant recognition through videos that attain viral status, it’s especially meaningful when an artist earns their success the old-fashioned way – by performing and perfecting their craft for years, capturing the attention of critics and fellow[...]
A Ride-Around with Sparkling and a Spot of Sugar
The Bay area abounds with great chefs, who turn out great desserts. And you can go to their restaurants and enjoy a great meal, finishing up with a sweet treat. But here’s a fun idea – instead of sitting at a table, relax in the back of a[...]
Kendall Jackson Wine Estates Farm Stand in Sonoma County
A few weeks ago I was planning a visit to see some relatives. They mentioned they were excited to show me their garden. I was intrigued but figured there would be a few tomato plants and maybe a flower bed. I was pleasantly surprised to see strawberries, blueberries,[...]
