As we put 2013 in the taillights, it’s time to reflect on what a year it’s been. In a nutshell: A year of growth, grand openings and accomplishments for Wine Country. One notable achievement in particular had everyone buzzing about Sonoma, and specifically, the tiny town of Sebastopol. With the opening of The Barlow on Read more…
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Surprise, Sonoma Has Some of the World’s Best Food
I’ve been attending a lot of food and wine festivals since the beginning of the year, and as expected, locavore eating continues to make the headlines as more and more diners explore regional specialties. Yet not to brag, the more festivals I visit around the country (I’m just back from Canada, Arizona, Fiji and Zihuantanejo), Read more…
Serve Your Holiday Best from a Wine Country Bakery
It’s a centerpiece of the holidays: that intoxicating aroma and flavor of something fresh-baked, be it cookies, cake, bread or a pie. Fortunately for those of us not so handy around the oven, Wine Country region brims with fantastic bakeries, guaranteed to do your table proud. Serve your holiday best from a Wine Country bakery! Sweetie Read more…
Lisa Hemenway’s Restaurant-Deli-Market is Grocery-a-Go-Go
Sonoma has its Oliver’s and Pacific Market. Napa has its Dean & Deluca and Whole Foods. Yet with the opening of chef Lisa Hemenway’s Fresh today, grocery shopping hits a new level. How much can you pack into 7,800-square-feet? The emporium takes over the former Skyhawk Village Market space on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa, Read more…