What symbolizes a special occasion dinner? Generally, it’s exquisite cuisine, served in an upscale setting, with world-class wines, and polished service. More and more, that’s hard to find, though, as modern diners opt for more relaxed experiences (no white tablecloths, please). Yet with the opening of The Library at Chalkboard in downtown Healdsburg’s Hotel Les Read more…
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Enjoy the Holidays by Horseback
We may not have a white Christmas in Sonoma, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fantasize about horse drawn carriages and sleigh bells. Or, simply enough, horses (we can hum the sleigh bell song in our heads if need be). Here are some horse-themed Christmas experiences, to fit budgets ranging from less than $200 to Read more…
Wine Road 2011 Winter Wineland in Northern Sonoma County
The first year I attended Wine Road Winter Wineland I was shy about checking in before noon. Now I arrive shamelessly a few minutes before the official starting check in time. I’m armed with my photo I.D., my plan for the day, and the right attitude. I expect there will be crowds. I expect there Read more…