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WHISTLESTOP ANTIQUES AN ANTIQUE LOVER’S DREAM!

41 years in business is worth celebrating!

Est. 1974

When you walk through the doors of this light and fun place to shop, you will see why Whistlestop has been voted “The Best” year after year. Plus, it’s a great place to bring your out of town guests!

130 Fourth Street Historic Railroad Square Santa Rosa 707.542.9474

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ReStyle Marketplace

Antique Society

Jackson’s Bar and Oven

Riviera Ristorante

Bay View Restaurant

Jaiyen Spa

Rocker Oysterfeller’s

Bear Republic Brewing Co.

Jelly Belly Candy Co.

Russian River Vineyards &

Bikram Yoga of Santa Rosa

The Juicy Pig

Restaurant

Bistro 29

K-Tech Automotive

San Rafael Joe’s

Bluewater Bistro

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Sauced BBQ & Spirits

Bohème Wines

LittleFour

Sazon

Bottle Barn

LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica

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Cafe Arrivederci

6th Street Playhouse

Chile Pies Baking Company

Louis Thomas Fine Men’s Apparel

Chloe’s French Cafe

MacPhail Family Wines

Sol Food

Compadres Rio Grille

Mark Shimizu Design

Sonoma Chocolatiers

CopperďŹ eld’s Books

McNear’s Saloon & Dining House

Studio C2

Drew Allen Construction

Medway Spa

Tamarind

Earth’s Bounty Kitchen & Winebar

Mill Valley Massage

Thai House

Mountain Home Inn

Thistle Meats

El Coqui

Native Riders

Tides Wharf Restaurant

Equus Restaurant

The New Sizzling Tandoor

Tony’s of North Beach

European Wax Center

NY Pie

Underwood Bar & Bistro

Evo Spa

Nick’s Cove

Village Bakery

Extreme Pizza

Oliver’s Market

Vin Antico

The Farmer’s Wife

Law OfďŹ ces of Omar Figueroa

Whistlestop Antiques

Foo Dog Yoga

Pelican Inn

Willow Wood Market Cafe

Franco American Bakery

Petaluma Hills Brewing Company

Woodenhead Wines

Gazella’s Trunk

Pho Crazy

Yet Wah

Green Chile Kitchen

Pig in a Pickle

Yeti Restaurant

Gypsy Cafe

Portobello Hats

Yo el Rey Roasting

Hess Collection

Rabbit Rabbit

Skunk Train

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Retail There are plenty of places to buy things in the North Bay, but what makes the region unique is the variety of local and small businesses. Stop in any random town in the Midwest or the Northeast, and familiar names pop out: Walmart, Target, Costco, Safeway—big-box stores designed to look and feel the same in every location. Now look around here and see the variety of small shops offering niche products: one-of-a-kind fashion stores, culinary supplies for both home and professional chefs, gourmet dog treat bakeries, plant nurseries, music stores—there are so many different places, and each one holds a special reason for being there.

In Marin County, there are dozens of independent shops in downtown San Rafael alone. Head out west to the coast, and there is nothing but locally owned small businesses offering unique services and gifts.

At the county’s southernmost tip, Sausalito has art galleries galore on its waterfront, giving window shoppers and serious collectors alike a feast for the eyes. In Napa County, there’s a lively downtown scene with local services and craft shops. Just across the bridge, on First Street, is Oxbow Public Market, a collection of local retail and food shops. The eclectic collection at Oxbow is always fascinating to explore, and it’s a sure bet you’ll be taking something home that you didn’t expect to find.

Sonoma County holds its own treasure trove of retail goodness from Petaluma and Sebastopol’s antique shops to Healdsburg’s Shed. The latter offers an interesting collection of well-curated goodies for the home, garden and kitchen, and there’s plenty of good food to enjoy while you peruse the openfloor market. There’s no way to experience it all in one trip, just like the rest of the North Bay, so plan to come back soon and often.

ANTIQUE SOCIETY The Antique Society of Sebastopol is a co-op of 125 antique dealers in one location. It’s open daily with 20,000 square feet of pet-friendly shopping that is sure to contain something for everyone.

2661 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.829.1733.

BIKRAM YOGA OF SANTA ROSA Bikram Yoga of Santa Rosa has won the Bohemian’s Best Of award for the last three years. It offers classes seven days a week to help you learn to use yoga to relieve tension and to maintain health. 522 Wilson St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.9642.

THE CHEESE SHOP Cheese is a big deal in the North Bay, and Healdsburg’s Cheese Shop is one of the best sources for local and imported cheese here or anywhere.

Chocolate and wines sweeten the deal. 423 Center St., Healdsburg.

707.433.4998.

COMMUNITY MARKET Sonoma County’s locally grown alternative to chain supermarkets is a worker-run natural-food wonder open since 1975.

Any profit is directed back to the community in the form of donations, discounts and services.

Great produce and bulk sections.1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.1806 and 6762 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol 707.407.4020.

COPPERFIELD’S BOOKS Long live the independent book store. Copperfield’s Books is a perennial favorite of readers with eight locations throughout Napa, Marin and Sonoma counties. Copperfield’s regularly hosts authors for discussions

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and book-signings. copperfieldsbooks.com.

CULTIVATE From pots, to knives, to table linens, Cultivate offers everything you need to outfit your kitchen and dining room. The stuff here is top-notch, but it’s the helpful and knowledgeable staff that stands out. 186 N. Main St. # 120, Sebastopol.

707.824.1400.

THE FARMER’S WIFE The Farmer's Wife prepares simple, seasonal, farm-totable soups, salads and sandwiches. Find the Wife at farmers markets, private parties and wine country events. Voted three consecutive years, in three separate competitions, as "Best Sandwich in Sonoma County." 707.292.1303.

FREESTONE ARTISAN CHEESE Freestone Artisan Cheese sells hand-crafted artisan cheeses, hot roasted

California nuts, olive oils grown and pressed locally, as well as crêpes and tea. Cheese sourced from cheesemakers and entrepreneurs who all live within a 20-minute radius from the shop.

380 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.874.1030.

JELLY BELLY VISITOR CENTER One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. 1.800.953.5592. jellybelly.com.

KINDRED FAIR TRADE HANDCRAFTS At Kindred Fair Trade Handcrafts, economic responsibility and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. The products offered are fair trade and handmade from around the world. 605 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.579.1459.

LITTLEFOUR A carefully curated selection of handcrafted housewares, clothing,

Ă­ . #& accessories and gifts is what you’ll ďŹ nd at Littlefour, made from local and independent artists and makers from the Bay Area and beyond, and including Littlefour’s in-house label. 120 Morris St., Suite 100, Sebastopol.

707.861.9886.

tells you how many local products you purchased. Locations include 560 Montecito Center (707.537.7123) and 461 Stony Point Road (707.284.3530) in Santa Rosa, and 546 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati.

707.775.9501.

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RABBIT RABBIT Rabbit Rabbit in downtown St. Helena offers fair trade products like scarves, specialty foods, purses, jewelry and home dĂŠcor from more than 40 countries. 1327 Main St., St. Helena.707.968.9182.

Jewelry shop specializing in custom design, repair and restoration.

Local and international artists, plus Citizen watches. Formerly inside Earthworks, Coddingtown, now on the Windsor Town Green.

9070 Windsor Road, Windsor. 707.836.1840.

RESTYLE MARKETPLACE This Bohemian Best Of winner offers a high-style thrift shop experience with great clothing, home furnishings, housewares and more. 1001 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.284.1700.

OLIVER’S MARKET Oliver’s is Sonoma County’s homegrown grocer with a great selection of produce, meat, fish and cheese.

The stores specialize in Sonoma made products. Your receipt

SILK MOON Open seven days a week in downtown Sebastopol, Silk Moon offers an

eclectic mix of casual clothing and shoes for men and women, jewelry and home dĂŠcor. 195 N. Main St.,Sebastopol.

707.824.4300.

STUDIO C2 A space for Northern California ceramic artists to share their work, both for exhibition and for sale. Thursday–Saturday and by appointment.

620 Petaluma Blvd.

N., Ste. C2, Petaluma.

415.533.0009 THE TOYWORKS Sonoma County's oldest independently owned toy business. Since 1977, the Toyworks has been supplying the county with a huge selection of creative, fun and educational products and the personal service you could never get from the big-box retailers. Two locations: 6940 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, 707.829.2003, and 531 College Ave., Santa Rosa,

707.526.2099

WHISTLESTOP ANTIQUES When you walk through the door into this bright and interesting shop, you’ll understand why Whistlestop has been consistently voted best antique store in Sonoma County since 1996. Located in historic Railroad Square, Whistlestop offers a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including furniture and country pieces, pottery, art, china and glassware, estate and costume jewelry, books, waxes and polishes. 130 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.542.9474.

WHOLE FOODS With locations throughout Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties, Whole Foods aims to offer a delicious mix of local, national and international food and beverages produced

On the cover: Barndiva bartender Isabel Hales, left, BD Bar & Bistro Chef Andrew Wycoff, center, and Barndiva Executive Chef Ryan Fancher, right, turn out some of the best food and drink in Sonoma County.

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LoCoco’s is everything an Italian restaurant should be—boisterous, busy, fun, with excellent authentic food of the best quality: fresh seafood, meats and pasta.

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Open Thurs–Mon, 10:30 – 4:30 www.woodenheadwine.com 707.887.2703

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Cocktail Lounge Full Bar Banquet Room WE Available DELIVER! for Parties

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Ă­ . #& with the planet and good taste in mind.

Locations throughout the North Bay. wholefoodsmarket.com.

OPTICAL E. CRAIG MCCURDY With day and evening hours to ďŹ t your schedule, optometrist E. Craig McCurdy and his staff strive to provide excellent vision care to you and your family. 1730 Novato Blvd., Novato. 415.897.1161.

EMPIRE OPTOMETRY Empire Optometry in downtown Santa Rosa has three optometrists and two ophthalmologists. Empire has been serving the needs of Santa Rosa since 1956.

They use the latest in technology and techniques to offer state-of-the-art service. 800 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.542.1554.

EYEWISH OPTOMETRY For 25 years, EyeWish Optometry in Novato has been providing quality eyecare in Novato. Doctors Lora Pond and Tania Mantua volunteer time to Lions in Sight to provide eyecare around the world to those who cannot afford it. 7075 Redwood Blvd., Novato. 415.897.2997.

THE EYE WORKS The Eye Works in Napa is open six days a week to serve your eyecare needs. Optometrist Craig Sultan delivers quality service with humor, which has made Eye Works a Napa County favorite.

1328 Pearl St., Napa.

707.254.2020.

LES SHIPLEY & ASSOCIATES Doctors Les and Margot

Shipley and Nicole Wood offer quality eyecare with the latest equipment at their ofďŹ ce just west of Coddingtown in Santa Rosa. They are open ďŹ ve days a week. 1430 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa. 707.722.3003.

SONOMA EYEWORKS Sonoma Eyeworks has won the Bohemian’s Best Of award for 14 straight years.

With an open, inviting store and a large selection of designers to choose from, it’s easy to see why. 534 LarkďŹ eld Center, Santa Rosa. 707.578.2020.

20/20 OPTICAL 20/20 Fine Eyewear has two locations, San Rafael and Novato, with a large selection of distinctive eyewear from around the world. 1127 Fourth St., San Rafae,l 415.453.2020, and 5800 Nave Drive, Novato, 415.883.2015.

UBER OPTICS, INC. UBER Optics in downtown Petaluma offers a selection of high fashion eyeglass frames from top designers such as MOSCOT, Bevel and Oliver Peoples. 19 Kentucky St., Petaluma. 707.763.3163.

CLOTHING CAROLINA BOUTIQUE Carolina Boutique’s owner Carolina Loiacono brings her sense of fashion and simplicity to her two stores in Marin county.

The stores mirror her passion for style. 76 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 415.381.2554, and 444 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, 415.883.4883.

FUNK & FLASH Funk & Flash offers

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clothing and accessories designed for festival culture with a mission to inspire humanity—with funk and ash. 228 S. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.1142.

GAZELLA’S TRUNK Consignment boutique selling clothing, shoes and accessories from inside the Foo Dog Yoga studio. 490 Second St., Petaluma. 707.981.8417.

LIV FASHION BOUTIQUE Liv Fashion Boutique was opened by sisters Olivia and Jillian in Ukiah in 2006 and has since expanded to four stores throughout Northern California to bring the latest designs in fashion to the modern California girl. 620 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.6198.

LOUIS THOMAS: FINE MEN’S APPAREL With locations in Petaluma and Corte Madera, the rakish retailer offers a sock-to-belts range of men’s apparel, with an emphasis on high-tone style and a commitment to debonair detail. 150 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707.765.1715, and 212 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.924.1715.

MARIO’S Mario’s has been serving Napa County since 1981 with ďŹ ne men’s clothing, including Italian sports coats, slacks and shirts, to blue jeans and leather jackets. 1223 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.1603.

NATIVE RIDERS Native Riders stands out for its one-of-a-kind Western and American Indian–inspired apparel

and jewelry. Look for leather and buckskin jackets, feather accessories, moccasins and peace pipes. 2836 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.829.8544.

PORTOBELLO HATS Portobello Hats is a boutique hat store in downtown Santa Rosa. It offers one-of-a-kind original hats as well as custom hats made by in-house milliners Amy Smith and Jenny Webley. Portobello also carries quality brands like Stefeno, Stetson, Panizza, Wallaroo and Christy’s.

Vintage hats bought and sold too. 311 D St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.4287.

SUSAN HAYES HANDWOVENS Since 1982, Susan Hayes Handwovens has produced knits and wovens by hand on their looms in Point Reyes. The shop offers locally made wovens, as well as artisan clothing and accessories from around America.

80 Fourth St., Pt. Reyes Station. 415.663.8057.

TAMARIND Owner Andrea Kenner worked over a decade designing for fashion brands in New York.

Tamarind offers a selection of locally designed and made clothes and accessories among its wellknown brands. 180 Morris St. #170, Sebastopol.

707.861.9513.

VIVA DIVA BOUTIQUE “Girl-friendly� Viva Diva opened in downtown San Rafael in 1997 to offer contemporary fashions to NorCal ladies. 1327 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.256.8380.

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Yo el Rey Roasting and Arthouse 1217 Washington St Downtown Calistoga www.yoelrey.com

707.321.7901

Local Artisan Coffee Roaster Best in Napa

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Ă­ . #& JEWELRY ARTISANA Artisana offers works of art in metal, leather, ceramics and jewelry. The philosophy at Artisana is that art should be accessible to everyone, so pieces are available in every price range. 146 N. Main St., Sebastopol.

707.829.3036.

E.R. SAWYER JEWELERS Located in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa, E.R. Sawyer Jewelers’ reputation goes back to its founding in 1879.

Family-owned and -operated. 638 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.0372.

MILK & HONEY Milk and Honey offers a variety of items from jewelry, statues, candles and art to an everchanging selection of hand-crafted pieces. With a air for the feminine, Milk and Honey is sure to have something for every woman. 23 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.824.1155.

NAPA VALLEY JEWELERS For over 20 years, Napa Valley Jewelers has been dedicated to providing quality jewelry that ďŹ ts any budget. They are open seven days a week offering jewelry and watch repair. 1317 Napa Town Center, Napa.

707.224.0997.

POINT REYES JEWELER Master goldsmith David Clarkson has been making jewelry by hand for over 35 years. The delicate pieces he fashions at Point Reyes Jeweler retain an ancient look from

David’s ďŹ ne touch. 11101 Hwy. 1, Pt. Reyes Station.

415.663.1936.

STEPHENHILL JEWELRY DESIGNERS Stephen-Hill Jewelry in downtown San Rafael offers award-winning designs that reect the passion for art and craftsmanship of owners John and Marian Garfolo.

1226 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.459.5808.

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ADAMS FIETZ Over 25 years of legal experience focusing on personal injury, immigration, medical marijuana compliance and criminal defense law. 1510 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.999.9999.

BOHEMIAN TATTOO Specializing in custom and realistic tattoo work.

Walk-ins are welcome.

170 Raley’s Towne Center, Rohnert Park.

707.978.3258.

CALISTOGA BALLOONS Float over the magniďŹ cent north end of Napa Valley and let the breeze usher you along scenic grapevine corridors and the most majestic mountain vistas in the world. 1458 Lincoln St., Ste. #15, Calistoga.

707.942.5758.

DREW ALLEN CONSTRUCTION Drew Allen is known as a “hands-onâ€? builder in the trades since 1980, with a reďŹ ned pool of skilled artisans and professionals who provide all disciplines—energetically delivering everything

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you need for your construction project or a contained aspect of it. The company offer general services, remodeling, straw-bale construction and more. Big jobs and small. 707.477.1435.

FOO DOG YOGA This studio offers yoga, pilates and alternative and holistic health products, and also houses a women’s clothing store. Try power vinyasa ow classes, ashtanga, acro-yoga and more. 490 Second St., Petaluma.

707.981.8417.

GO DIVORCE CLINIC Go Divorce Clinic of Sonoma County is a divorce-information resource center that specializes in working with divorcing couples cooperatively. The focus is on communication about the estate, custody plans and ďŹ nancial decisions. Two Santa Rosa locations: 128 College Ave. (707.387.0707) and 131-A Stony Circle # 501 (707.434.2363).

GUALALA ARTS CENTER The Gualala Arts Center is a community arts organization dedicated to promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961. Look for art exhibits, workshops and classes, classical and popular music performances, theater, lectures and much more.

46501 Gualala Road, Gualala. 707.884.1138.

K-TECH AUTOMOTIVE K-Tech Automotive is proud of its well-balanced team of local Sonoma County technicians

and customer-service professionals. Combined, they have more than 80 years of experience working on cars, so there’s not much they can’t handle. 198 S. High St., Sebastopol.

707.824.6881.

LAW OFFICES OF OMAR FIGUEROA Busted for a cannabis crime? Better call Omar.

Figueroa’s passion as a lawyer is to “keep these people out of the clutches of the criminal justice system� and help protect them from an emergent corporate cannabis culture. 7770 Healdsburg Ave., Ste. A, Sebastopol.

415.489.0420; 707.829.0215.

NAPA VALLEY OPERA HOUSE The Napa Valley Opera House stages operas, yes, but also a wide range of entertainment—musicals, choirs, ďŹ lms and live music.

The historic opera house ďŹ rst opened in 1880. The building celebrated the 10th anniversary of its grand re-opening in 2013. 1030 Main St., Napa. 707.226.7372.

NAPA VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater is a comprehensive performing arts center dedicated to the cultural and artistic well-being of the Napa Valley. The theater presents worldrenowned artists and Symphony Napa Valley to the residents of Napa County. The Artists in Residence program helps Napa County children access valuable arts

Ă­ . #& training by offering educational programs in the schools. 100 California Drive, Yountville.

707.944.9900.

OLIVET KENNEL & DOG TRAINING Olivet Kennel offers award-winning dog boarding, dog training, puppy training, socialization and doggy daycare in a fabulous countryside setting. 2404 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa.

707.542.2066.

6TH STREET PLAYHOUSE

Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. 707.230.3958.

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6th Street Playhouse is a performing arts theatre that engages, entertains and inspires a diverse community through plays, musicals and educational programs. 52 W. Sixth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.4185.

JUNCTION SHOES Junction Shoes offers a stylish collection of shoes and well-curated tops, sweaters, handbags, belts, and even slick Danish rain gear. 324 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo.

415.256.9290.

SONOMA COUNTY TRANSIT Sonoma County Transit is a public transit agency that serves all corners of the county. Veterans and students ride free in 2015. sctransit.com

MARA SHOES & LEATHER FASHIONS Shoes, handbags, accessories and more shoes. Mara’s has you covered. 824 Grant Ave., Novato. 415.892.3732.

2UP YOGA 2up Yoga and Shaastra Kalaa are dedicated to yoga, ďŹ tness and well-being. Offers an eclectic blend of traditional and contemporary yoga. 50

SANTA ROSA SHOES Santa Rosa Shoes is the oldest comfort shoe store for men and women in Western Sonoma County, with a huge selection of

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PERMACULTURE ARTISANS Permaculture Artisans offers a range of services in building a regenerative landscape, farms and neighborhood. Their goal is to create a natural system that supports the health of surrounding ecosystems. 2185

Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.824.0836.

shoes for running, walking, hiking or going out on the town. 2255 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.546.1063.

SHOES ON FIRST Shoes on First has a wide selection of comfortable fashionable shoes that continue to impress.

Located in downtown Napa. 1209 First St., Napa.

707.252.7280.

SOLE DESIRE MARIN & SONOMA Consistently voted a favorite of readers since they opened in 1990, Sole Desire Shoes was founded in Santa Rosa by David and Mary Astobiza. Today, sons David and Daniel continue to promote foot health with an assortment of quality shoes and accessories. Locations across the North Bay. soledesire.com.

KYLE CONNAUGHTON Executive Chef and Owner of Healdsburg’s forthcoming Single Thread restaurant “Some new concepts we are very interested in are changing our traditional brines for meats and vegetables over to shio koji (a fermented mixture of koji—rice inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae— sea salt and water). We beneďŹ t from the active enzyme in the shio koji and the umami taste that comes inherently with the ingredient. The other technique we are working on is aging ďŹ sh under very controlled conditions. Like meat, ďŹ sh can also beneďŹ t from some aging, albeit with much less time. The process really brings out the beautiful natural avor and increases the density and improves the texture.â€?

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Antique Society on Sebastopol’s Antique Row

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s every era & style s jewelry s furniture s fruit

labels s 100 dealers & a cafe on 1 level! s a huge place to browse! s toys

2661 Gravenstein Hwy So. (Hwy 116) Sebastopol www.AntiqueSociety.com

Open Daily! Cafe on Site! 707.829.1733

Uniquely Different Our dishes are infused with international flavors to create distinctive tastes.

Cafe Arrivederci’s menu features fresh and flavorful dishes to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

M-Thur 11:30am - 9:30pm Fri and Sat 11:30am - 10:00pm Sun 4:00pm - 9:30pm Lunch 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner 4:00pm to closing time

11 G Street, San Rafael • 415.453.6427 • cafearrivederci.com

Spas The basics of the day-spa experience are a set of well-established rituals: put on a billowy, comforting robe, listen to some soothing music and get a deep-tissue massage from a kind soul that leaves you weeping. Then stick some cool cucumber slices on your eyeballs, get a scary mud-mask and listen to more wind chime music.

Yet there’s so much more to the experience than listening to Yanni with cucumber on your face. At various locations throughout the North Bay, one can enjoy cedar-enzyme baths, seaweed body wraps, reiki massage, foot reflexology, scouring salt scrubs, mani- and pedicures, acupressure massage, mineral baths, aromatherapy, all kinds of yoga, ear-candling, full-dip mud baths, lomi-lomi massage, the waxing of yon private zone, eucalyptus steam rooms, microdermabrasion, geothermal hot-springs sweat-outs, cranial-sacral massage, and on and on. There are special treatments for men too.

BLISS ORGANIC DAY SPA Walk into Bliss Organic Day Spa, and it’s hard to believe there is the hustle and bustle of Main Street Sebastopol right outside the door. Annie Carouba, owner and esthetician of Bliss, makes every effort to provide a memorable experience to each guest.

After your treatment, take advantage of the complimentary salt-scrub treatment. Bliss Organic Day Spa was also voted as “Best Skincare Service”

by Bohemian readers. 186 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 707.861.3434.

CAVALLO POINT With the Golden Gate Bridge within arm’s reach, Cavallo Point is situated in one of America’s national parks between San Francisco and Marin.

One of the few, if only, spas that’s both kid- and dog-friendly, Cavallo Point offers family getaways as well as individual services.

Voted #8 by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 75 spas in the country.

601 Murray Circle, Sausalito. 415.339.4700.

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER European Wax Center was founded a decade ago on the belief that all of us deserve gorgeous skin.

Their exclusive waxing techniques prep your skin before and after each treatment, ensuring the most comfortable experience possible.

150 Steele Lane #300, Santa Rosa. 707.528.2147.

633 Trancas St., Napa.

707.258.9320. 5000 Northgate Drive, Ste. 125, San Rafael. 415.479.7700.

EVO SPA Marin would not be Marin without a full-service spa.

It’s that special quality that makes a particular spa stand out from the rest. Evo combines modern technology with ancient traditions to provide guests with a beautifying, relaxing and therapeutic experience.

800 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 216, Mill Valley.

415.383.3223.

FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT & SPA The ability of a spa to transport you into a different world, or at least make you forget that you are in the middle of downtown Santa Rosa, is one of the hallmarks of a true sanctuary/spa.

The Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa provides its guests the luxury of modern amenities with a retro vibe. For the ecoconscious, the Flamingo

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2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8530.

HOTEL HEALDSBURG Being in the middle of wine country lends itself to an agricultural bounty that can be utilized to enrich the body as well as the palate. Hotel Healdsburg believes in taking the “farm-to-table philosophy one step further”—to the healing treatments of the spa.

They take full advantage of what this rich area has to offer by using custom products crafted by local farmers. You may never want to leave. 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg.

707.431.2800.

JAIYEN SPA Jaiyen Spa is a boutique spa influenced by Thailand’s healing arts. The spa offers a sanctuary of peace and tranquility where you can relax, rejuvenate and be pampered by highly trained therapists.

They embrace a holistic approach to treating the body, mind and spirit, resulting in a healthier, happier and more confident self. 7106 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol.

707.313.9069.

LECARRE If you happen to be in the downtown Santa Rosa area, say, on your lunch hour and desire a quality massage or facial without the (sometimes) unnecessary bells and whistles, then LeCarre is just what the doctor ordered. A hidden gem located in the courtyard of the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in Santa Rosa, LeCarre offers an urban escape for those wanting a simple, customized facial or, if time is no issue, a full spa-day experience. 170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa. 707.636.7300.

MACARTHUR PLACE HOTEL & SPA When one enters the 19th-century estate that is the MacArthur Park Hotel & Spa, the word “majestic” comes to mind.

This luxurious hotel and spa, located minutes from historic Sonoma Plaza, offers treatments based on the fruits, flowers and herbs grown in the gardens at the inn. Each signature treatment lasts over an hour and utilizes ingredients fresh from the garden and the vine, including the Rose Garden (a rose petal bath, rose petal body polish and essential oil massage) or the Red Red Wine (a red wine grape seed bath, body polish and essential oil massage).

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MEDWAY SPA Medway is a full-service massage and spa salon dedicated to making you look and feel your best.

From foot massages to complete renewal, Medway offers a wide range of relaxing services.

26 Medway Road, Ste. 16, San Rafael. 415.256.1288.

MELISSA CARLSON, ADVANCED SKINCARE & WAXING SERVICES Melissa Carlson received certiďŹ cation at the College of International Esthetics in chemical peels, microdermabrasion and other advanced skincare

techniques. From there, she worked for a medical skincare practice and one of Denver’s top plastic surgeons. After returning to her hometown in Sonoma County, she opened her own skincare studio in advanced skincare treatment. 826 St. Helena Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.481.0255.

MILL VALLEY MASSAGE Mill Valley Massage is focused on providing clients with high-quality bodywork, performed by talented professionals in a warm and comfortable environment—affordably.

Mill Valley Massage believes everyone should be able to enjoy the beneďŹ ts of getting massages regularly as

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OSMOSIS DAY SPA Cushioned in the idyllic town of Freestone, this Japanese-style sanctuary/spa is the only spa in the country that offers the rejuvenating cedar enzyme bath, a therapeutic heat treatment that originated in Japan. This ecologically, green-minded spa strives to provide its clients with a truly nurturing experience “in resonance with nature.â€? Osmosis Spa is a member of the Green Spa Network and is hoping to inuence the “greeningâ€? of the spa

industry. 209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone.

707.823.8231.

SPA SOLAGE Artfully designed and ecologically inspired, Spa Solage is nestled in the lavish Solage Resort in Calistoga. Solage was voted by Conde Nast Traveler as the No. 1 spa in the Americas and the No. 10 spa in the world.

Solage offers seasonal specials, such as the strawberry-margarita mudslide for two (no, that’s not a cocktail, it’s a body treatment), and geothermal soaking pools, yoga and ďŹ tness classes, massage and facials. 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga.

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Restaurants “Where do you want to eat?” That can be a hard question to answer, but it’s even harder when the entire North Bay is your oyster. With phenomenally talented chefs, an abundance of farms, ranches and cheesemakers, and oceans of great wine, it’s no stretch to say the North Bay restaurants offer some of the best dining in the world.

Of course there are the stars like the French Laundry, the Restaurant at Meadowood, Bouchon, La Toque, Cavallo Point and the Farmhouse Inn. Those are some of the obvious choices and by all means worth a visit or two. But the benefit of such a large and diverse area is a similarly diverse range of restaurants. Late-night taco truck? Check. Hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese eatery? Yes. Oyster bar? For sure. Farm-to-table goodness? Of course.

Given all this variety, it’s hard to generalize about the food scene. There is no “North Bay cuisine.” And that’s a good thing. There are food scenes plural. That doesn’t make it any easier to decide where to eat, but the odds are in your favor you’ll find something good.

SONOMA COUNTY CENTRAL COUNTY BELLY California. $$. When he’s not serving up crispy pork belly or healthy quinoa salads, owner/chef Gray Rollin tours with rock bands like Linkin Park as a personal chef. 523 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.526.5787.

BISTRO 29 Bistro. $$-$$$. Get an honestly prepared plate of excellence, reasonably priced, at this veritable palace of crepes. 620 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.2929.

BRASAS CHURRASCARIA & BREWPUB Brazilian. $$. An authentic Brazilian food experience with wine, beer and specialty cocktails. 505 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.623.9382.

THE BRASSERIE California. $$-$$$$.

Classic country French influences that incorporate Sonoma regional products and

the best of Northern California’s seafood. Dine in elegant surroundings, enjoy dinner under the stars on the outdoor patio with a fireplace, sip cocktails in the lounge.

Excellent Napa and Sonoma wine list. In the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, 170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa. 707.636.7388.

BRODY’S BURGERS & BREWS Burgers. $. This familyrestaurant-serving-beer is not to be confused with a bar. Big burgers made with quality ingredients and a kid-friendly casual dining room. Try their newest addition, Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice cream milkshakes, voted best in the world. 3135 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.526.4878.

BRUNO’S ON FOURTH American. $$-$$$.

There’s real sophistication lurking in these upscale American comfort staples like flat-iron steak and fries, macaroni-ham casserole and stellar braised lamb shank. 1226

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Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.569.8222.

CA’BIANCA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Italian. $$-$$$. Romantic, delightful and authentic Italian dining in historic twostory house. 835 Second St., Santa Rosa. 707.542.5800.

CHLOE’S FRENCH CAFE French bakery. $. C’est simple! C’est bon! Great food is the epicenter of French life. Showcasing heirloom recipes, fine ingredients, exquisite pastries and a casual atmosphere, Chloe’s lunch spot is consistently delicious. 3883 Airway Drive, Ste. 145, Santa Rosa. 707.528.3095.0.

DIERK’S PARKSIDE CAFE American. $. Classic, fresh diner food in a comfortable diner setting.

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404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.573.5955.

Also try Dierk’s Midtown Cafe, 1422 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

EARTH’S BOUNTY KITCHEN & WINE BAR California. $-$$. Earth’s

Bounty Kitchen is more than a name; it’s what’s on the new Santa Rosa restaurant’s menu.

Christopher and Amy Ludwick, owners of Grapevine Catering, opened the restaurant and wine bar. Look for locally sourced dishes like the County Line Farm baby kale salad, bacon-wrapped local black cod and a Stemple Creek burger.

Lots of pastries and deli items for take-out too.

5755 Mountain Hawk Way, Santa Rosa. 707.827.9700.

EAST WEST RESTAURANT California. $$.

Comfortable, casual, all vegetarian-friendly with Mediterranean flavor. 557 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa. 707.546.6142.

EL COQUI Puerto Rican. $-$$.

Authentic and delicious Puerto Rican home cooking. Plan on lunching early–the place fills up fast. 400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.542.8868.

EQUUS RESTAURANT Steakhouse. $$-$$$.

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707.578.6101.

FLIPSIDE BAR & BURGER Burgers. $$. A fun and casual place with good burgers that have everything from the classic fixin’s to the more avant garde toppings.

630 Third St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.1400.

FRANCO AMERICAN BAKERY Bread bakery. $. The oldest established bakery in the North Bay, making sourdough, white, wheat, rye, dark rye, sweet, sour and more. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

202 W. Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.7528 FROZEN ART GOURMET ICE CREAM Dessert. $. Frozen Art Ice Cream is a thirdgeneration business that’s new to Santa Rosa but not new to frozen dessert.

The owner’s roots go back more than 40 years to the ice cream “capitalâ€? of Tocumbo, Michoacan, Mexico. Dense ice cream and paletas (fruit bars) are served in a wide range of avors. 500 Sebastopol Road, Ste. B, Santa Rosa.

707.331.2899.

GAIA’S GARDEN Vegetarian. $.

International vegetarian buffet featuring curries, soups, pasta or polenta and sauce, rice, steamed vegetables, salad bar, homemade bread and desserts. Vegan-friendly,

beer and wine, live music.

1899-B Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.544.2491.

GARY CHU’S Chinese. $$. Fine Chinese food in elegant setting.

611 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.

707.526.5840.

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian. $$. Classic ItalianAmerican food served in a classic setting. New York–style pizza, ravioli and lasagna. You know the stuff. 25 Grant Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.1106.

HIGH TECH BURRITO California-Mexican. $.

Healthy gourmet burritos with exotic avors. Also serving gourmet salads, burrito bowls, ďŹ sh tacos and quesadillas. Try the Nuclear, if you’re up to the challenge. In the North Bay, ďŹ nd them in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Mill Valley, Terra Linda, Napa, Novato and Windsor. hightechburrito.com.

JACKSON’S BAR & OVEN American. $$. A casual hotspot with a great comfort-food-inspired menu in a key Railroad Square location; it works so well, chef Josh Silvers reinvented his other restaurant in its image.

Get “the Undecided� pizza, with mystery surprise toppings that never disappoint. 135 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.6900.

JHANTHONG BANBUA Thai. $-$$. Sophisticated and delicate Thai cuisine.

Fresh ingredients, packed with avor. 2400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.8048.

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JOHN ASH & CO. American. $$$. Casual elegance exemplifies this legendary wine country restaurant. Fresh local ingredients are put to use to create comforting and seasonably appropriate dishes. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa.

707.575.7359.

KHOOM LANNA Thai. $$. Outstanding Thai dishes and seasonal specialties cooked in an authentic style. Fresh ingredients, serene dining room, convenient Railroad Square location.

107 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.8424.

LA GARE French. $$$. Dine in an elegant atmosphere of Old World charm. 208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa.

707.528.4355.

LA PERLA PERUVIAN CUISINE Peruvian. $$. La Perla serves classic Peruvian food like lomo saltado and aji de gallina with a modern, sophistication.

522 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. 707.324.9548.

LA ROSA Mexican. $$. This Mexican restaurant is a luxurious upgrade from the location’s former party spot, the Cantina. It boasts over 160 tequilas, and has a tempting selection of classic Mexican dishes, all prepared with quality ingredients. 500 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.523.3663.

LOCOCO’S CUCINA RUSTICA Italian. $$$. The cooking at LoCoco’s is classic family-style Italian. The

SO N O MA COUN T Y food is made with fresh, simple, ingredients.

Favorites include the linguine di mare (linguine with clams, shrimp, scallops, and calamari), pappardelle con cinghiale (pappardelle with wild boar sausage and mushrooms)and lasagna Bolognese. Railroad Square, 117 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.2227.

MOMBO’S PIZZA Pizza. $. The crust is thin and the toppings eclectic.

Delivery. 1800 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.

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MONTI’S ROTISSERIE & BAR California. $-$$. Small plates and a few larger entrÊes with emphasis on house-roasted meats. 714 Village Ct., Santa Rosa.

707.568.4404.

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S Pizza. $. Remember those post-game pizza parties?

This is the place where they happened. Affordable food with lots of options.

Locations in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma and San Rafael. mountainmikes.com.

THE NAKED PIG American. $-$$. At Naked Pig, established in the middle of a parking lot, customers sit at wooden tables on the sidewalk, but don’t seem to care.

Why should they, if a list of local, organic and sustainable vendors is proudly displayed on the door and the rustic chalkboard menu announces items such as “wafes with Gravenstein apples compote and salted caramelâ€?? 435 Santa

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THE NEW SIZZLING TANDOOR Indian. $-$$. A Bohemian Best Of winner in 2013 and 2014, the New Sizzling Tandoor serves Indian and Nepalese food. Great lunch buffet and catering too. Kind of a local classic. 409 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.579.5999.

NY PIE Pizza. $. Large New York– style pies with a hefty selection of toppings and fair sizes. Open and delivering till 3am (!) most nights. (“NY Pie or DUI� is a common slogan in downtown Santa Rosa).

65 Brookwood Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.526.9743.

OSAKE SUSHI BAR & GRILL Japanese. $$$. Gourmet sushi, exotic seasoned seaweed salad, robata grill specialties and premium sakes. 2446 Patio Court, Santa Rosa. 707.542.8282.

PAMPOSH Indian. $-$$. Clean, fresh, exciting traditional Indian food. Chicken tikka is indescribably good. 52 Mission Circle, Ste. 110, Santa Rosa. 707.538.3367.

PHO CRAZY Vietnamese. $. Pho Crazy uses only grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, and organic vegetables. 320 W. Third St., Santa Rosa.

707.595.4447.

THE PULLMAN KITCHEN American. $$. Distinctive gourmet eatery featuring locally sourced ďŹ sh, dairy meats and fresh seasonal

produce. Expert service.

205 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.4300.

RICARDO’S RESTAURANT & BAR American. $$-$$$. A local Bennett Valley neighborhood hangout, where you can enjoy delicious American comfort food. 2700 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.545.7696.

RIVIERA RISTORANTE Italian. $$. Family-owned and -operated, serving authentic Italian cuisine made using only the freshest ingredients. 75 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.579.2682.

ROSSO PIZZERIA & WINE BAR Pizza. $-$$. Friendly, plentiful staff at outstanding and creative pizzeria. Incredible crusts and inventive toppings. Excellent and affordable wine list.

Futbol! Three locations: Creekside Center, 53 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.544.3221, 1229 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa.707.526.1229 and 151 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma. 707.772.5177.

SAZON Peruvian. $$. There is little Peruvian food in the North Bay, and that’s what makes Sazon such a destination. The owners are from Lima, and they bring the taste of the country and its unique blend of Spanish, Japanese, African and native Peruvian avors.

1129 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. 707.523.4346.

SEA NOODLE BAR Thai. $-$$. Chef Tony

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The best thing about the noodles are the deeply avorful broths that borrow from Vietnam’s tradition of noodle soups like pho and bun bo hue.

268 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa. 707.521.9087.

SEA THAI BISTRO Thai. $$. The dishes of exotic Bangkok come to California with some truly soul-satisfying dishes.

2350 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.528.8333.

STARK’S STEAKHOUSE Steakhouse. $$-$$$$.

Fantastic steakhouse has revamped economic menu while retaining high standards and elegance.

Insanely inexpensive yet excellent happy hour, 3pm to 6pm. 521 Adams St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.5100.

STOUT BROTHERS PUB & RESTAURANT Irish. $$. Celtic pub meets California for Guinness, good food and friendly craic. 527 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.636.0240.

SWEET T’S RESTAURANT & BAR Modern Comfort Food. $$. Hush puppies, fried chicken, cornbread, ribs, burgers, mac ’n’ cheese, the works. 2009 Stagecoach Road, Ste. 100, Santa Rosa. 707.595.3935.

THAI HOUSE Thai. $-$$. Classic dishes in fun setting (kick off

SO N O MA COUN T Y your shoes for a more traditional experience) served by an alwaysfriendly staff. The pumpkin curry and garlic catďŹ sh are standouts. 525 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.526.3939.

VILLAGE BAKERY European-style bakery. $. Award-winning, freshbaked breads daily. Home of the famous princess cake. Breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, sweet and seasonal favorites.

A perfect spot to satisfy your sweet tooth, pick up a hostess gift or nosh for lunch. Three locations: 6760 McKinley St., Sebastopol, 707.829.8101; 1445 Town & Country Drive, Santa Rosa, 707.527.7654; 1353 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 707.942.1443.

WILLI’S WINE BAR Small plates/wine bar. $$$. The ďŹ rst in the Starks’ line of top-notch restaurants is still among the best in the region. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list.

A terriďŹ c place to dine before a show at the Wells Fargo Center. 4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa. 707.526.3096.

WEST COUNTY APPLEWOOD INN & RESTAURANT American. $$$. Led by chef Jamil Peden, Applewood serves inventive and delicious food in a beautiful setting along the Russian River.

Make a weekend of it and stay in the plush inn and spa. 13555 River Road, Guerneville. 707.869.9093.

BACKYARD American. $$-$$$. Along with a 40-seat dining

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Seasonal menus; every vegetable, fruit and animal is grown, raised or line-caught locally.

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707.820.8445.

scratch every day. Go for the signature green chile apple pie, made with a sweet apple and green chile ďŹ lling with a cheddar cheese crust and walnut streusel. Plus Nimble & Finn’s ice cream, milkshakes, and coffee drinks. 16290 Main St., Guerneville. 707.666.9411

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DRAKE’S/DUCK CLUB RESTAURANT American. $$$. Working with a variety of local producers for cheese, meat and produce, this scenic spot overlooks Bodega Bay serving hearty main courses of steak, lamb and duck along with sustainable seafood.

Drake’s Fireside Lounge is adjacent with a separate menu. 103 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay. 888.875.2250.

Seafood. $$$. Fresh Sonoma County ingredients. An elegant and cozy setting boasting some of the best seafood in the Bay Area. 800 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay. 800.547.7788.

BISTRO DES COPAINS French. $$. Homey Provençal food prepared to near perfection in cozy, romantic setting. Desserts are house-made and stellar. 3782 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental.

707.874.2436.

BLUEWATER BISTRO California. $$-$$$.

Homey and rich seafood with warm service. 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3513.

CASINO BAR & GRILL California. $. Chef Mark Malicki is a true Sonoma County star, serving up a changing menu of locally sourced, inspired creations. Unpretentious, creative and affordable, Casino is a whisperedabout landmark among locals in the know. 17000 Bodega Hwy., Bodega.

707.876.3185.

CHILE PIES BAKING CO. Dessert. $. Sweet buttercrust pies, made from

EAST WEST CAFE Middle Eastern/California cuisine. $$. Comfortable, casual, all vegetarianfriendly. 128 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.829.2822.

FARMHOUSE INN & RESTAURANT California-French. $$$$. A splurge-worthy, romantic inn with an extensive wine list and highly polished service. 7871 River Road, Forestville. 707.887.3300.

FORK ROADHOUSE American. $-$$. Hearty but reďŹ ned dining in a classic West County setting. Great burgers, local seafood, tacos, pork chops and braised short ribs. Don’t miss the excellent breakfasts. 9890 Bodega Hwy., Sebastopol, 707.634.7575.

GYPSY CAFE Modern Comfort Food. $$. Breakfast all day and excellent lunch featuring

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eggs Benedict, chilaquiles and pulled-pork sandwiches. Friday night dinners feature signature fried chicken, fresh local ďŹ sh, burgundy pot roast, Diestel turkey meatloaf and organic spinach ravioli.. 162 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.861.3825.

HOPMONK TAVERN Pub fare. $$. More than serviceable tavern food with a menu that hops the globe. Great beers from far and wide and their own brews, too. Three locations: 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, 707.829.7300; 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100; 224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

HOWARD’S STATION CAFE Cafe. $$. Charming cashonly breakfast spot is always packed. Look for the unusual fresh juices.

3611 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental. 707.874.2838.

JENNER INN CAFE & WINE BAR California. $$-$$$.

Featuring locally caught fresh seafood, natural free-range lamb and poultry and organic Sonoma County vegetables.

Make a reservation and spend the night. 10400 Coast Route 1, Jenner.

707.865.2377.

K&L BISTRO French. $$$. Recently expanded to include a full bar and new dining room, this comfortable restaurant serves bistro classic with a friendly Sebastopol air.

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THE JUICY PIG A new addition to downtown Guerneville’s lively restaurant scene, the Juicy Pig is located in the former Bucks Rivermill Dinner Theater and offers slow-smoked barbecue, local ďŹ sh and fresh local produce from small farms. 16440 Fourth St., Guerneville. 707.604.7120.

LUCAS WHARF Seafood. $$-$$$. Dine overlooking the Bodega Harbor. Fresh, locally caught seafood. Next-door fresh ďŹ sh market and deli.

Outdoor takeout seafood bar, weather permitting.

Family-friendly. 595 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3522.

MARTHA’S OLD MEXICO Mexican. $. Freshly prepared favorites, along with regional house specialties. 305 N Main St., Sebastopol.

707.823.4458.

THE NECTARY Juice bar. $$ Juice and smoothie bar that serves 100 percent organic fresh-pressed juices, superfood and green smoothies, and probiotic beverages, all accompanied by acai bowls and other living/raw food snacks and sweet treats. 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.824.5600.

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ANDREW SEAGRAVE General Manager, Bounty Hunter, Napa “Aside from the craft beer revolution, it’s been all about American whiskey and flights and tastings, especially with winter months approaching. We actually go out to Kentucky and hand-select the single barrel bourbon whiskeys we serve, and we are up to over 40 American whiskeys by the glass, in addition to our 40 different wines by the glass.â€? a good price after a long, lamented closure due to ďŹ re. 3963 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol.

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PETER LOWELL’S California. $-$$. Casual, organic cuisine with a healthy twist and strong, laudable emphasis on local ingredients.

All food offered as takeout. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1077.

RIVER’S END $$$-$$$$. An eclectic spread of gourmet dishes with international inuences. Focusing on locally grown ingredients with a tremendous view of the ocean. 11048 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.865.2484, ext. 111.

ROCKER OYSTERFELLER’S

707.887.3344.

Eclectic. $$. Located in the historic Valley Ford Hotel, Rocker Oysterfeller’s is a beloved local spot for hearty but haute dishes that draws from American classics, Cajun cooking and Mexican favorites. Great bar, too. 14415 Shoreline Hwy., Valley Ford.

707.876.1983.

SEA RANCH RESTAURANT California. $$. Dining ranges from casual tavern fare to formal small plates, appetizers and entrĂŠes. Unique, awardwinning regional wines complete the spectacular, ocean-view dining experience. Highway 1, the Sea Ranch. 707.785.2371.

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SEASIDE METAL OYSTER BAR Seafood. $$-$$$. San Francisco’s popular Bar Crudo has created a West County version of itself in Guerneville. This urbane, modern looking seafood restaurant serves its signature crudo (think globally inspired sashimi) as well as delicious hot and cold items like grilled

California. $$-$$$.

Located at the Russian River Vineyards, the restaurant under chef Paul Scandura is a winerybased eatery, pairing dishes with their wines rather than the other way around. 5700 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Forestville.

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sardines and superb smoked ďŹ sh. 16222 Main St., Guernville.

707.604.7250.

SONOMA CHOCOLATIERS Dessert. $. Fine avors of tea and chocolates.

All chocolates are 62-85 percent Scharffen Berger dark chocolate. Luscious and addictive; vegan options, bold avors, low sugar, local and organic ingredients. 6988 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.829.1181.

SUB ZERO ICE CREAM Dessert. $. Chemistry 101, Sub Zero uses molecular gastronomy (the merging of science and culinary arts) to transform milk and sugar instantly into ice cream while you

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707.433.1380.

TERRAPIN CREEK CAFE American. $$$. A casual Michelin-star cafe specializing in both local and international comfort foods. Fresh seafood dishes and inventive meat-based menu items make for well-rounded fare. If Terrapin has the game hen, get it! 1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay. 707.875.2700.

ZAZU KITCHEN + FARM Cal-Euro. $$$. Duskie Estes John Stewart move to the Barlow was an instant hit. Look for the same globally inspired California comfort food made with locally sourced ingredients—and housemade bacon. 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.523.4814.

CAMPO FINA Italian. $$. More casual than its sister restaurant, Scopa, Campo Fina is serving up Italian staples such as pizzas and woodďŹ red meats. The focus of the menu is on simple Italian dishes. Bocce ball, too. 330 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.395.4640.

NORTH COUNTY

THE TIDES WHARF Seafood. $$. This famous backdrop for Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds� offers an ocean view for every seat in the house.

Fresh seafood straight from the bay. Try the clam chowder. 835 Coast Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3652.

TWIST EATERY American. $$-$$$.

Quaint little spot in a quaint little town that serves satisfying, homemade plates with fresh ingredients. The pulled-pork sandwich and organic beet salad are standouts on this winning menu. 6536 Front St., Forestville.

707.820.8443.

UNDERWOOD BAR & BISTRO European bistro. $$. The Underwood’s classy bistro menu and impressive bar belie its rural setting.

9113 Graton Road, Graton.

707.823.7023.

WILLOW WOOD MARKET CAFE Mediterranean. $$.

Homey, eclectic foods, large portions and rustic, bohemian ambiance.

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AGAVE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Mexican. $$. Come for the authentic Oaxacan cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients; stay for the endless selection at the tequila bar. 1063 Vine St., Healdsburg.

707.433.2411.

BARNDIVA California. $$-$$$.

Delicious, “modern country cuisineâ€? served in a beautiful setting inside and out. Also be sure to check out the Gallery Bar and BD Bistro next door for classic cocktails, delicious bites and Sunday prix ďŹ xe dinners. 231 Center St., Healdsburg. 707.431.0100.

BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING CO. Brewpub. $-$$. Awardwinning ales and pub fare. Hearty portions and friendly service. Casual dining, outside patio.

345 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.2337.

BISTRO RALPH Bistro. $$. Classic and classy–bistro food at its best. Wine bar; martinis if you ask for them. 109

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CATELLI’S Italian. $$. Nick and Domenica Catelli have reopened their grandparents’ Geyserville landmark, and they’ve done so with just the right amount of balance between modernity and tradition. The meatball sliders aren’t to be missed.

21047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. 707.857.3471.

CHINOIS ASIAN BISTRO Asian. $$. Pan-Asian cuisine done delicious.

Happy hour tapas and cocktails weekdays. 186 Windsor River Road, Windsor. 707.838.4667.

DIAVOLA Italian/Pizza. $$. Artisan wood-ďŹ red pizzas and elaborate antipasti served in a rustic-chic old brick former smokehouse.

House-cured meats.

21021 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. 707.814.0111.

DRY CREEK KITCHEN California. $$$-$$$$.

Fresh wine country cuisine from chef Charlie Palmer. 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.431.0330.

HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT Indian. $-$$. A taste

SO N O MA COUN T Y of Nepal in Sonoma County. Curries and Tandooris delight. 810 McClelland Drive, Windsor.

707.838.6746.

HEALDSBURG BAR & GRILL American. $-$$ Gourmet burgers, pizzas and potent cocktails from the owners of Cyrus. 245 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.433.3333.

MADRONA MANOR Eclectic California cuisine. $$$$. Romantic fine dining in grand historic landmark mansion. Seasonal menu and superior wine list. 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg.

707.433.4321.

MATEO’S COCINA LATINA Mexican. $$. Chef Mateo Granados served underground Yucatan dinners for months before opening this Healdsburg hotspot, and his craft is reected in the menu, rife with innovation and local ingredients.

214 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.1520.

PARISH CAFE Cafe. $$. Authentic po’ boy sandwiches elicit the sound of a big brass marching band with every bite. Breakfast favorites include shrimp and grits, but don’t forget the beignets. 60-A Mill St., Healdsburg.

707.431.8474.

SCOPA Italian. $$. For true Tuscan avors. Can be crowded, but you get to see what the neighbors ordered. 109-A Plaza St., Healdsburg.

707.433.5282.

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SPOONBAR Regional cuisine. $$-$$$.

Locally sourced dishes include sea bass, smoked bacon pork terrine, ourless chocolate torte and a Moroccan chicken that takes three days to prepare. One of the region’s best spots for cocktails. 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.433.7222.

Blvd. N., Petaluma.

707.772.5442

WILLI’S SEAFOOD & RAW BAR Seafood. $$. Delicious preparations of the freshest ďŹ sh and shellďŹ sh.

403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.

SOUTH COUNTY

EXTREME PIZZA Pizza. $$. This eatin, delivery and take & bake chain offers an xtreme variety of toppings, sauces and combinations. Several locations in Sonoma and Marin counties. extremepizza.com.

MCNEAR’S SALOON & DINING HOUSE American. $$. Full bar and restaurant menu are available at one of the North Bay’s premier music venues, the Mystic Theatre. Perfect for a great night out. 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma.

707.765.2121.

TWIN OAKS TAVERN American. $-$$. While it’s now under new management, Twin Oaks Tavern is still the same old Penngrove honkytonk juke joint it’s been for nearly a hundred years. Look for a full bar, live music and lunch Monday–Saturday and barbecue Friday–Sunday from 6pm to 9pm. Fried chicken Wednesdays!

5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

SAUCED BBQ & SPIRITS Barbecue.$$. White oak-smoked barbecue and good beer meet southern fried charm and ambience. Ask for the burnt ends sandwich. 151 Petaluma Blvd. S, #129, Petaluma.707.410.4400.

SEARED Steakhouse. $$-$$$.

Seared offers premium steak and fresh seafood to downtown Petaluma.

The menu changes according to produce and seafood seasons. 170 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma.

707.762.5997.

THISTLE MEATS

SHANGRI-LA Nepalese. $-$$.

Authentic and enriching Nepalese cuisine. As its name suggests, a culinary paradise. 1708 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.

707.793.0300.

Butcher. $$. Old-school, whole animal butcher, using ethically raised, locally sourced beef, lamb, goat, pork, rabbit and poultry from trusted farms and ranches. Plus local produce, cheese, eggs and prepared foods.

Open daily. 160 Petaluma

SHIGE SUSHI Japanese. $-$$. Small space in downtown Cotati has big dreams. Lunch specials in bento format, of course, but try the nigiri for dinner. 8235 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati.

707.795.9753.

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SPEAKEASY Tapas-Asian. $-$$.

Small plates with a large vegetarian selection and an Asian fusion-leaning menu. And it’s open until 2am! 139 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma.

707.776.4631.

SUGO Italian. $-$$. Bang-up fresh food at prices that seem like a steal.

5 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma. 707.782.9298.

TONY’S OF NORTH BEACH Italian. $$. Artisinal, innovative pizza reigns supreme at acclaimed pie master Tony Gemignani’s restaurant and pizzeria.

Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park.

707.586.0777.

SONOMA VALLEY B&V WHISKEY BAR & GRILLE American. $$. Where the hamburger is king, barbecue is crown prince and milk shakes—with or without booze—are a banquet by themselves.

There’s also a dance oor for romancing cheek-tocheek on weekends when bands take the stage.

400 First St. E., Sonoma.

707.938.7110.

CAFE LA HAYE California-French. $$-$$$. Chef Jeffrey Lloyd marries the very best Sonoma ingredients with nouvelle French cooking styles at this comfortable bistro. 140 E. Napa St., Sonoma.

707.935.5994.

CARNEROS BISTRO & WINE BAR California. $$$$. As fancy

SO N O MA COUN T Y as foie gras-chestnut froth parfait for dinner, as simple as huevos rancheros for breakfast, and all superb. 1325 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.931.2042.

DELLA SANTINA’S Italian. $$-$$$.

Casual chic, familyrun combination trattoria/rosticceria/ pasticceria featuring traditional Tuscan fare and emphasizing spit-roasted meats and house-made pastries.

133 E. Napa St., Sonoma.

707.935.0576.

THE GIRL & THE FIG Bistro. $$$. Country food with a French passion that’s been a favorite of locals for years. Great wine bar, great patio. 110 W. Spain St., Sonoma.

707.938.3634.

GLEN ELLEN STAR American. $$. A comfycasual farmhouse-style restaurant with classic American-inspired dishes. Wood-fired pizzas, roasted and grilled meats, and uniquely prepared seasonal vegetables adorn the menu. 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

707.343.1384.

THE RED GRAPE Pizza. $-$$. Delectable New Haven–style thincrust pizzas with fresh ingredients and a dazzling array of toppings. 529 First St. W., Sonoma.

707.996.4103.

SANTÉ AT SONOMA MISSION INN California cuisine. $$$.

World-class spa setting for Sonoma County dishes and elegant traditional brunch. 18140 Sonoma

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SUNFLOWER CAFFÉ Cafe. $-$$. Excellent, satisfying food served cafeteria-style. TerriďŹ c outdoor patio. 421 First St., Sonoma.

707.996.6645.

VINEYARDS INN Spanish. $$. Authentic foods from Spain, fresh ďŹ sh off the broiler, extensive tapas, paella and more. Emphasis on organic. 8445 Sonoma

COUNTY NORTHERN MARIN BOCA TAVERN American. $$$-$$$$.

Featuring traditional American dishes with steaks and seafood from a woodďŹ red grill. Full bar serving American classic cocktails with a twist. Voted Best Business Lunch by Bohemian readers. 340 Ignacio Blvd., Novato. 415.833.0901.

HILLTOP 1892 American. $$-$$$$. Casual dining with panoramic Marin views and a Californiacuisine take on such classic fare as steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal greens.

Complete with custom cocktails. 850 Lamont Ave., Novato. 415.893.1892.

SUSHIHOLIC Japanese. $$-$$. A nice addition to the local lineup, with a lengthy and well-crafted repertoire including uncommon dishes like nabeyaki udon, zaru soba, yosenabe and sea bass teriyaki. Rowland Plaza, 112-C Vintage Way, Novato. 415.898.8500.

WEST MARIN CAFE REYES Pizza. $$. At the end of the main drag in West Marin’s quintessential small town sits a woodďŹ red oven serving piping

pizzas of perfection. Beer and oysters can be had as well. 11101 Hwy. 1, Pt. Reyes Station. 415.663.9493.

THE MARSHALL STORE Seafood. $$. The humble Marshall Store offers a classic Tomales Bay experience: bay-front view, outdoor seating and a plate of fresh oysters plucked less than a mile away.

Hard to beat. 19225 Hwy. 1, Marshall. 415.663.1339.

NICK’S COVE Seafood/contemporary American. $$$. Fresh-fromthe-bay-oysters, upscale seafood, some steaks and a great burger. New local’s special Thursday–Friday: three oysters, a burger and fries, and a beer for less than $15. 23240 State Route 1, Marshall.

415.663.1033.

123 BOLINAS Artisan. $$-$$$. Urbanmodern decor pairs with a locally sourced menu for a must-try highlight on the Fairfax dining scene. Pizza, soups, local cheese and charcuterie, greens and a wine bar, all done well. 123 Bolinas St., Fairfax. 415.488.5123.

OSTERIA STELLINA Italian. $$-$$$. Billed as “Point Reyes Italian with an

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Hwy. (Highway 12), at Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. 707.833.4500.

YETI RESTAURANT Indian/Nepalese. $$$.

Serving traditional appetizers, like momo and samosa, curries,

THE PELICAN INN The Pelican Inn captures the spirit of a 16th-century English country inn and offers a lodging refuge between the ocean and Muir Woods with a bar, country cooking and a comfortable night’s sleep. 10 PaciďŹ c Way, Muir Beach. 415.383.6000.

SORELLA CAFFE Italian. $$. The embodiment of Fairfax casual, with delicious, high-quality food that lacks pretension.

107 Bolinas Road, Fairfax.

415.258.4520.

CENTRAL MARIN AMBROSIA PIZZA, PASTA & WINE Italian. $$-$$$. Like the name says, this popular KentďŹ eld restaurant offers a hearty and appealing menu of Italian classics like pizza, linguini

tandoori and vegetarian dishes. Two locations: 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707.996.9930; 190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 707.521.9608.

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11285 Hwy. 1, Pt. Reyes Station. 415.663.9988.

STATION HOUSE CAFE American-California. $$.

Innovative menu, fresh local seafood and range-fed meats. Outdoor dining; full bar. Member of Marin Organic. 11180 Hwy. 1, Pt. Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

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and clams, and great salads. 850 College Ave., KentďŹ eld. 415.454.9292.

AVA California. $$-$$$.

Ingredients are sourced strictly from within 100 miles, and, wow, does the freshness shine through.

Just one tempting taste: dates stuffed with St. George cheese and wrapped in Hobbs bacon.

636 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 415.453.3407.

AVATAR INDIAN GRILL Indian fusion. $-$$. A Marin classic. Punjabi burritos and other Indian fusion creations.

Great lassis. Locations in Sausalito, Fairfax, Mill Valley and Larkspur. avatarindiangrill.com.

BAY THAI Thai. $. Fresh Thai food with curries that combine the regions classic sweet and tart elements. Some of the best fried bananas to be found. 809 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.458.8845.

BENISSIMO RISTORANTE & BAR Italian. $$. Hearty and avorful food in neighborhood-style Italian restaurant. 18 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera.

415.927.2316.

BLUE BARN Deli. $$. Blue Barn is a new style of neighborhood

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335 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

415.927.1104.

BOCA PIZZERIA Italian. $$-$$$.

Neapolitan-style pizza with local, seasonal ingredients, plus soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and heartier entrĂŠes. Local micro brews and wine.

Two locations: Village Mall, 1544 Redwood Hwy., Corte Madera, 415.924.3021; 454 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, 415.383.2302.

BRICK & BOTTLE American. $$-$$$.

Nestled in Corte Madera with a direct view of Mt. Tamalpais from the outside patio, Michelin Guide recommended Brick & Bottle restaurant and bar delivers inventive California cuisine, a daily happy hour and an inspired wine list. 55 Tamal Vista Drive, Corte Madera. 415.924.3366.

CAFE ARRIVEDERCI Italian. $$. Owners Pedro Ulloa and Carlo Scatena promise food enthusiasts a truly enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere is sophisticated but still

comfortable, and the service staff is friendly yet efďŹ cient.

The dishes are infused with international avors to create distinctive tastes.

Extensive wine list. 11 G St., San Rafael. 415.453.6427.

COMFORTS California. $$. The Chinese chicken salad is beyond rapturous.

Excellent celebrity sightings. Eat in or take out. 335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo.

415.454.9840.

CUCINA Italian. $$-$$$. Small, well-loved spot. Get the pizza from the wood-burning oven, the homemade pasta or the many meats and seafoods, but save room for tiramisu. Also selling wine “out the back door� from the small shop. 510 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 415.454.2942.

GREEN CHILE KITCHEN Southwestern & Mexican. $$$. Showcasing the superfood green chile in healthy dishes (including vegan) inspired by the traditions and cultures of New Mexico. 1335 Fourth St., San Rafael, 415.521.5691.

IL DAVIDE Italian. $$-$$$.

Sophisticated and elegant. Outdoor seating.

901 A St., San Rafael.

415.454.8080.

INSALATA’S Mediterranean. $$$.

Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic avors.

120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo.

415.457.7700.

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JACKSON CAFE American. $. There are places in San Rafael and Marin County where you can go for high-minded ethnic cuisine, but the Jackson Cafe is not one of them. You’re here for lunch, and lunch is a square deal, available ďŹ ve affordable days a week. The Jackson Cafe is operated in a partnership with the nonproďŹ t Homeward Bound of Marin and its Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, in Novato.

The program offers job training and a safe-kitchen certiďŹ cation for students who were once homeless and perhaps wandering around the San Rafael transit center looking to catch a break, if not the bus. 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael. 415.454.0964.

LEFT BANK French. $$-$$$. Splendid, authentic French cuisine.

507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 415.927.3331.

LOCOCO’S AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZERIA Italian. $$. Satisfying, reliable Italian fare.

Two locations: 631 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, 415.472.3323; 638 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 415.453.1238.

MARIN JOE’S RESTAURANT Italian-American. $$-$$$.

In business since 1954, Marin Joe's is known for its timeless ambiance and great food—steaks, cheeseburgers, caesar salad and more. Good for late-night dining or a drink in the piano bar. 1585 Casa Buena Drive, Corte Madera.

415.924.2081.

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MARINITAS Latin tapas. $$.

Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Marinitas delivers Latin-focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar.

The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations, including citrus juice squeezed to order, house-made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 415.454.8900.

MOLINA Eclectic. $$-$$$. With its indie playlist, offbeat design touches and a wood burning stove for a centerpiece, Molina is the hottest restaurant in Marin County at the moment. Chef and owner Todd Shoberg comes up with the dishes the day before, sometimes adding and improvising with his chef de cuisine right before the service, basing his creative punches on local ingredients and the mood.

17 Madrona St., Mill Valley.

415.383.4200.

PICO American. $$-$$$.

Located in historic downtown Larkspur California, Picco offers a full bar, private dining rooms and cozy booths in a brick and redwood setting. The restaurant serves a menu of locally inspired, innovative cuisine like barbecued Wolf Ranch quail, kampachi crudo and roasted pumpkin

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PIG IN A PICKLE Barbecue. $$. Corte Madera’s barbecue hot spot, Pig in a Pickle specializes in fresh, local ingredients cooked long and slow. Everything is made from scratch, including buns, rubs, pickles and sauces.

341 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

415.717.7093.

RUSTIC BAKERY Bakery and deli. $. Rustic Bakery offers organic artisan pastries, homemade soups, sandwiches and fresh salads daily. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats.

Locations in Novato and Larkspur. rusticbakery.com.

SAN RAFAEL JOE’S Italian. $$. San Rafael Joe’s is a Marin County institution open since 1947 and known for its Italian-American food, modest prices and friendly atmosphere. 931 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.456.2425.

SOL FOOD Puerto Rican. $. Flavorful, authentic and home-style at this always crowed, worth-the-wait Puerto Rican eatery. San Rafael locations: 811 Fourth St. 415.451.4765. 901 & 903 Lincoln Ave. 415.256.8903.

Mill Valley location: 401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley.

TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American. $$. Terrapin Crossroads is a restaurant and music venue with a beautiful waterfront

location along the canals of central San Rafael. The restaurant was built on the fundamental values of offering fresh, local, sustainable food, and being a destination for artistic expression and exploration. It offers a seasonal farm-to-table American menu featuring salads, savory dishes, wood-ďŹ red pizzas, delicious desserts and daily seasonal specials.

100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

VIN ANTICO Seasonal market inspired cuisine, including stone oven at breads, handmade pasta, organic meats, sustainable ďŹ sh and dishes that meld the familiar with the new. 881 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.721.0600.

YET WAH Chinese. $$. Can’t go wrong here. Special Dungeness crab dishes for dinner; dim sum for lunch.

1238 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.460.9883.

SOUTHERN MARIN BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE American. $$-$$$. A Marin County institution.

Delightful food, friendly and seamless service, and a convivial atmosphere. Try one of the many cocktails.

15 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley. 415.331.2600.

BUNGALOW 44 American. $$$. Bungalow 44 offers contemporary American food, downtown nightlife and private parties. The dinner menu features seasonally inspired California cuisine, locally sourced

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ingredients and specialty steak and seafood dishes from the wood-burning grill. The bustling bar has crafty specialty cocktails and over 20 Californian wines by the glass. 44 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley.

415.381.2500.

COPITA TEQUILERIA Y COMIDA Mexican. $$. Californiainspired preparation of traditional Mexican fare, including spit-roasted chicken, homemade tamales and “eight-hour� carnitas. Some ingredients are sourced from the restaurant’s own organic garden. All dishes can be enjoyed with one of their tequila cocktails.

739 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.331.7400.

FISH Seafood. $$-$$$.

Incredibly fresh seafood in incredibly relaxed setting overlooking bay. 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito.

415.331.3474.

IL PICCOLO CAFFE Italian. $$. Big, ample portions at this premier spot on Sausalito’s spirited waterfront.

660 Bridgeway, Ste. 3, Sausalito. 415.289.1195.

JOE’S TACO LOUNGE & SALSARIA Mexican. $. Mostly authentic Mexican menu with American standbys.

Fun atmosphere. 382 Miller Ave., Mill Valley.

415.383.8164.

MOUNTAIN HOME INN Located high atop Mt. Tamalpais, the Mountain Home has been a dining and lodging getaway since the 19th century and its beautiful and

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rustic mountaintop surroundings continue to attract visitors from all over the world and close to home. 810 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley.

415.381.9000.

POGGIO Italian. $$-$$$. Truly transportive food, gives authentic avor of the Old World. The cheaper way to travel Europe. 777 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.332.7771.

ROBATA GRILL & SUSHI Japanese. $$. Mmm. With thick slices of fresh sashimi, Robata knows how to do it. The rolls are big winners. 591 Redwood Hwy., Mill Valley.

415.381.8400.

SALITOS CRAB HOUSE & PRIME RIB American. $$. Salito’s serves fresh seafood, burgers, salads, and of course prime rib. Great bar, too. Located on Richardson Bay. 1200 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.331.3226.

SUSHI RAN Japanese. $$$$. This beautiful restaurant attracts locals and tourists with its fresh catches. A wide selection of nigiri, depending on what’s fresh. 107 Caledonia St., Sausalito.

415.332.3620.

SWEETWATER CAFE American. $$$. A casual, musically inuenced ambiance with fresh and tasty food. A large menu includes favorites such as huevos rancheros, french toast and fried apple pie.

19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 707.388.1700.

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Locals’ Night live music and dinner specials every tuesday night

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NAPA COUNTY UP VALLEY AD HOC American. $$-$$$. Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant.

Prix ďŹ xe dinner changes daily.

Actually takes reservations.

6476 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.2487.

ALL SEASONS California. $$-$$$. A Calistoga institution specializing in fresh, seasonal wine country cuisine. 1400 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.9111.

BISTRO JEANTY French. $$$. Rich, homey cuisine. A perfect choice when you can’t get a chance to do your Laundry.

6510 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.0103.

BOTTEGA NAPA VALLEY Italian. $$-$$$. Chef Michael Chiarello steps back into his clogs for micro-regional cuisine.

6525 Washington St., Yountville. 707.945.1050.

BOUCHON French. $$$. A Keller brother creation with a distinctly Parisian bistro ambiance, offering French classics. 6540 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.8037.

BRANNAN’S GRILL California cuisine. $$-$$$. Creative cuisine in handsome Craftsman setting. 1347 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.2233.

BUSTER’S BARBECUE Barbecue. $. A very busy roadside destination—for a reason. It’s the hot

sauce, available in two heats: regular and hot.

And the hot, as the sign says, means “hot!� 1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga.

707.942.5606.

CALISTOGA KITCHEN Cafe. $-$$. Catering since 1996, this spot recently opened a welcoming dining room. 1107 Cedar St., Calistoga. 707.942.6500.

CICCIO Italian. $$-$$$. A woodďŹ red oven churns out simple pizzas and seasonal entrĂŠes often made with ingredients from the restaurant’s own gardens.

6770 Washington St., Yountville. 707.945.1000.

CINDY’S BACKSTREET KITCHEN Eclectic. $$-$$$. Cindy Pawlcyn’s rich and varied melting pot of a menu.

1327 Railroad Ave., St. Helena. 707.963.1200.

FARMSTEAD RESTAURANT American. $$$. Gourmet home-style cooking with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. Fresh soups and salads to start.

Chicken, ďŹ sh and “cut of the dayâ€? grass-fed beef are only some of the entrĂŠe options. 738 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.9181.

FRENCH LAUNDRY DeďŹ nitive California Cuisine. $$$$. What else is there to say? Chef Thomas Keller’s institution is among the very best restaurants in the country. 6640 Washington St., Yountville.

707.944.2380.

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GOOSE & GANDER American. $$. Cozy steakhouse vibes, but with a much more generous menu. Fish, pasta and steak are some of the standard dishes, but the G&G burger should not be overlooked.

Interesting charcuterie and cheese lists. 1245 Spring St., St. Helena. 707.967.8779.

JOLE American. $$$. Casual familial vibes with adventurous interpretations of already loved dishes. Crab cocktail, pork shoulder and a burger with trufe-avored cheese. Maximize your experience by trying the tasting menu. 1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.5938.

LA CONDESA Mexican. $$$. Part of a small explosion in upmarket Mexican dining in the region, this attractive location in the old Keller Bros. Meats building on Main Street serves a creative yet accessible menu of regional delights and modern dishes.

It’s all very good. 1320 Main St., St. Helena. 707.967.8111.

MUSTARD’S GRILL American. $$$-$$$$. “Deluxe truck stop classics� include Dungeness crab cakes with chipotle aioli, grilled Laotian quail with cucumber-scallion salad and a bacon-wrapped rabbit roulade. 7399 St. Helena Hwy., Napa. 707.944.2424.

REDD California cuisine. $$-$$$. Rich dishes balanced by subtle avors and careful yet casual presentation. Brunch at Redd is exceptional. 6480 Washington St., Yountville.

707.944.2222.

N APA COUN T Y THE RESTAURANT AT MEADOWOOD Modern American. $$$$.

Along with the French Laundry, Meadowood is the only other Michelin three-star restaurant in the Napa Valley, and it’s earned every one of its stars. Chef Christopher Kostow’s food is cerebral, inventive and utterly delicious. Go at least once in your life. 900 Meadowwood Lane, St. Helena. 707.967.1205.

YO EL REY ROASTING Cafe. $. Yo el Rey Roasting is a fair trade–certiďŹ ed, organic, California green– certiďŹ ed, Napa County green–certiďŹ ed, sustainable, independent, artisan, and socially, humanistically and environmentally conscious retail coffee shop. They also make a good cup of coffee. 1217 Washington St., Calistoga. 707.321.7901.

DOWN VALLEY ANGĂˆLE RESTAURANT & BAR French. $$$. Thoroughly French, but not aggressively so. 540 Main St., Napa.

707.252.8115.

AZZURRO PIZZERIA E ENOTECA Italian. $$-$$$. The hippest little corner pizza joint in town, with an open kitchen and always-full dining room.

Salads and pastas are good here, but it’s the pizza that’s the star, boasting incredible crusts. 1260 Main St., Napa.

707.255.5552.

BISTRO DON GIOVANNI Italian/French. $$-$$$.

Menu changes daily with an emphasis on rustic, hearty country food made ďŹ ne. 4110 Howard Lane, Napa. 707.224.3300.

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707.687.0077

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Extraordinary food in an extraordinary setting.

Perfect pasta and mussels. 4080 Sonoma Hwy., Napa. 707.299.4900.

BOUNTY HUNTER Wine country casual. $$.

Wine shop and bistro with maverick moxie for the wine cowboy. Premium bottles for sale, also. 975 First St., Napa. 707.255.0622.

BRIX American. $$$. Elegant but casual restaurant offers local, seasonal and sophisticated comfort foods. The charcuterie platter is a hit. Don’t skip on dessert. 7377 St. Helena Hwy., Napa. 707.944.2749.

CA’ MOMI ENOTECA Italian. $$. Great pizzas and pastas are the stock in trade for this Oxbow standout, but the secret weapon are its bignÊs. Traditional regional Italian with organic ingredients and a welcoming, casual atmosphere. 610 First St., Napa. 707.257.4992.

CELADON Global comfort food. $$.

Relaxed sophistication in intimate neighborhood bistro setting by the creek. Superior wine list.

500 Main St., Ste. G, Napa. 707.254.9690.

CIELITO LINDO Mexican. $$. Two words: octopus tacos. If that doesn’t tell you what you need to know about this bright spot on Napa’s dining scene, then try your luck with the bigger dishes like the chile relleno and the pan-roasted halibut— but know that the tacos are the stars here. 1142 Main St., Napa. 707.252.2300.

CITY WINERY American. $$-$$.

City Winery delivers a high-end culinary and cultural experience to those passionate about wine, music and food.

1030 Main St., Napa.

707.260.1600.

COMPADRES RIO GRILLE Western/Mexican. $-$$.

Contemporary food and outdoor dining with a Mexican avor. Located on the river and serving authentic cocktails.

Nightly specials and a love of the San Francisco Giants. 505 Lincoln Ave., Napa. 707.253.1111.

DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT Brewpub. $$. Sustainablyfarmed, organic, all-natural menu selections. Group parties welcome! 902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337.

FUMÉ BISTRO & BAR California cuisine. $$$.

California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. 4050 Byway E., Napa. 707.257.1999.

LA TOQUE RESTAURANT French-inspired. $$$$.

Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone ďŹ replace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable special-occasion dining.

The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. In the Westin Verasa, 1314 McKinstry St., Napa. 707.257.5157.

MINI MANGO Thai. $$. Casual Thai, but with unexpected gems.

The Thai iced tea—out of this world. The pad Thai—

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incredibly authentic and balanced. A must-try for all Thai lovers. 1408 W. Clay St., Napa. 707.226.8884.

MORIMOTO Japanese. $$$$. Upscale meets casual with a wide range of Asianinspired dishes from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Cold and hot appetizers, great seafood options and newcomer dishes such as tuna pizza. Perfect for the adventurous eater.

610 Main St., Napa.

707.252.1600.

OENOTRI Italian. $$$. A casual eatery with the three P’s of Italian: pizza, pasta and panini. Delicate pizza and pasta dishes, and they butcher their own meat. These guys do simplicity well. 1425 First St., Napa. 707.252.1022.

TARLA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Mediterranean. $$.

Casual and trendy with a variety of Turkish and Greek options for any meal of the day. The lamb burger should not be missed. 1480 First St., Napa. 707.255.5599.

RISTORANTE ALLEGRIA Italian. $$-$$$. Inside a historic 1916 building lies this Italian restaurant with music, candlelight and a robust menu. Full bar, wine list and “the Vault�—more romantic than it sounds, believe us. 1026 First St., Napa.

707.254.8006.

SALITOS Seafood. $$-$$$. Salito’s has been a longstanding part of the Sausalito

N APA COUN T Y landscape—Zack’s in the ’70s, then Margaritaville and most recently Paradise Bay. The new look is fresh, bright and full of casual ambience.

Large decks overlook the water, and the beauty of the area is absolutely breathtaking. Signature dishes include whole roasted Dungeness crab, sizzling iron skillets of mussels, shrimp and crab and prime rib. 1200 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.331.3226.

SCOMA’S Seafood. $$-$$$. A Sausalito classic with a fantastic bay view, Scoma’s offers whole crab, hearty chowders and perfectly grilled fresh and seasonal ďŹ sh. 588 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.9551.

SEAFOOD PEDDLER RESTAURANT & FISH MARKET Seafood & Italian. $$.

As a ďŹ ve-time winner of the PaciďŹ c Sun Best Of Marin award for seafood restaurant, the Peddler strives to use only the highest quality ingredients in the preparation of every dish. Only the best extra virgin olive oils, freshly grated ParmesanoReggiano, De Cecco pasta from Italy, fresh farmers market vegetables or Marzano Italian tomatoes make it into the sauces.

All produce is fresh and the seafood is delivered directly from ďŹ sherman to table. 303 Johnson St., Sausalito. 415.332.1492.

ZUZU Spanish tapas. $$. Graze your way through a selection of tasty tapas in a lively rustic chic setting with a popular wine bar. 829 Main St., Napa. 707.224.8555.

Wineries Ever since Agoston Haraszthy, founder of California viticulture, popped by his neighbor’s place to see what Gen. Mariano Vallejo was up to in his vineyard, winetasting has been a hit in the North Bay. For all that’s changed over the years, the singular concept of winetasting remains wonderfully the same: try it before you buy it.

Several emerging trends may be of interest to first-time wine country visitors, as well as to locals rediscovering their own backyards.

More wineries are offering seated tastings and food pairings. With tasting fees now ubiquitous, it’s worth paying the extra bucks for a guided tasting, which often includes the winery’s best bottlings poured in the correct stemware for each wine. And while most wineries are prohibited from running restaurants, there’s no limit to chef-prepared gourmet food pairings, some of which amount to a smallplate feast. In fact, St. Francis Winery was named America’s “best restaurant” by Open Table. Because wineries are ultimately trying to sell you wine, not fill tabletops, these programs are often a great value.

Some of the most exciting new wineries are located in the worst scenery. With land costs sky-high, new winemakers with talent and passion but no pile of money get their start in rented warehouses and custom crush operations. Small communities of winemakers have gathered at Sonoma’s Eighth Street Wineries and Santa Rosa’s Pine Creek Business Park, and other locations. Most are happy to arrange a tasting by appointment.

Wine “villages” are all the rage. Wine tasters spend an entire weekend exploring multiple regions and wineries without driving. Dozens of tasting bars and inviting wine lounges have sprouted up in the historic and walkable towns of Healdsburg and Sonoma, while downtown Napa is catching up with its showy Upvalley cousins. But if you do drive, remember that it’s OK to spit after savoring a sample—it’s what the professionals do.

SONOMA COUNTY ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS At family-run Alexander Valley Vineyards, the Wetzels serve as curators of local history, having restored Cyrus’ original adobe and schoolhouse. 8644 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg.

Tasting room open daily, 10am–5pm.

707.433.7209.

AMISTA Syrah is one versatile grape. There's red Syrah, Syrah rosé and even sparkling Syrah. That's about it. Amista's got them all. 3320 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Daily, 11am–4:30pm. Tasting fee, $10. 707.431.9200.

ANCIENT OAK CELLARS Finally, you can taste wine and stock up on manila envelopes all in one place. Fine estate Pinot and Chard, but Pagnano Zinfandel is the jewel, packed with luscious boysenberry fruit. Step with care around the crystal outside the “no wine beyond this point” sign. 637 Fourth St. (inside Corrick’s stationery store), Santa Rosa. Monday–Saturday, 11am–5pm; Friday 11am–7pm (live music); Sunday noon–5pm. $10 fee. 707.536.1546.

ARROWOOD WINERY Most of Arrowood’s wine is done in the

Bordeaux style of France.

Tasting room open daily, 10am–5pm. 14347 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen.

707.935.2600.

daily, 10am–4pm. 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. 707.568.2455.

ATASCADERO CREEK Little boutique outfit from non-boutiquey, woodworker-turnedwinemaker Bob Appleby has found a new home.

The Sauvignon Blanc is a hit with local restaurants. 6542 Front St., Forestville.

707.812.7101.

BARTHOLOMEW PARK WINERY Nestled on a historic, organically farmed estate just a few blocks east of Sonoma’s plaza.

Boutique quantities of single-vineyard wines are offered exclusively from the winery. Open daily, 11am–4:30pm. 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma.

707.935.9511.

BALLETTO VINEYARDS Some of the best values from the Russian River Valley, in Chard and Pinots both Gris and noir. Being out of the touring loop, it’s generally a low-key place that picks up a bit on weekends. Open

BELLA VINEYARDS Specializing in Zinfandel, Bella Vineyards farms three vineyards in Sonoma County: Try Big River Ranch, Lily Hill Estate and Belle Canyon Zins in artfully furnished wine caves.

Open daily, 11am–4:30pm.

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JAN LEE Cider Maker, AppleGarden Farm,Tomales “Our cider is made in the traditional way, with immediate pressing and fermentation right after we hand-harvest, and then a long, slow ‘maturing’ phase before we bottle. I believe we are unique in the area for this method. Since our cider focuses on the local area, our flavor profile is meant to complement the local artisan cheeses and oysters.”

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BOHÈME WINES Earthy, balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from an enterprising young winemaker who’s found a redoubt in the redwoods. Also try the Bodega Rancho coolclimate Syrah. Friday, 3–6pm; Saturday– Sunday, noon to 5pm, or by appointment.

No fee. 3625 Main St., Occidental.

707.874.3218.

BOTTLE BARN The North Bay makes a lot of wine (and beer, cider and spirits), and with Bottle Barn’s 12,000 square feet of floor space, most of it can be found right here.

Open since 1990, Bottle Barn is unbeatable for selection and service.

3331-A Industrial Drive, Santa Rosa.

707.528.1161.

B.R. COHN WINERY & OLIVE OIL COMPANY This beautiful estate was founded by rock manager Bruce Cohn in the 1980s, and doubles as a gourmet olive oil company. Decadent!

New summer music program. Tasting room open daily, 10am–5pm.

15000 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen.

707.938.4064.

BUENA VISTA “Our future is our past” is the motto at this historic, remodeled and reinvigorated winery, founded 1857. Watch for character actors, taste Buena Vista Vinicultural Society favorites Zinfandel, sparkling wine

and cream sherry—and look out for the crocodile.

Daily, 10am–5pm.

Tasting fee $10, Saturday tour $20. 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma.

800.926.1266.

CAHILL WINERY Sample whites, reds, distilled Chardonnay spirits and a refillable one-gallon jug wine with unalloyed lack of wine country airs in this ramshackle warehouse steps away from the West Country Trail, Green Valley’s own Weinwanderweg.

Bring your dog; the cat doesn’t mind.

Open Friday, 1–5pm; Saturday–Sunday, 11am–5pm. No fee. 4950 Ross Road, Sebastopol.

707.823.1335.

CARTOGRAPH WINES From a kayak in Minocqua Lake to the streets of Healdsburg, Alan Baker followed his muse.

On-point Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer with gravitas. Noon–6:30pm daily. 340 Center St., Healdsburg.

707.955.5836.

CHATEAU ST. JEAN Chateau St. Jean, with its gracious style, elegant architecture and inviting gardens and tasting rooms, is the quintessential Sonoma County winery.

The winemaking estate is located at the foot of Sugarloaf Ridge in the Sonoma Valley near Kenwood, California.

Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in Vineyard Designated wines.

Winemaker Margo Van

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Staaveren uses her 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise with Chateau St. Jean to highlight the best of each vineyard in the wines. 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood.

707.833.4134.

CLINE CELLARS Great variety, easy on the wallet, and fun for the whole family. Pick out a gorgeous fruit bomb Zinfandel, have a picnic, feed the ravenous fish, and get historical at the California Missions Museum. Open daily, 10am–6pm. Or just wrap your palate in Cashmere.

24737 Hwy. 121, Sonoma.

707.940.4000.

D’ARGENZIO FINE WINES Much like the family-run, backstreet bodegas of the old country that the decor invokes.

Sangiovese, Moscato di Fresco, and Randy Rhoads Cab. Daily 11am–5pm. $10 tasting fee. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.280.4658.

DEERFIELD RANCH WINERY The finest wine caves this side of the highway.

Twenty-thousand-squarefoot underground lair is perfect for keeping wine and wine tasters cool on a summer’s day. Watch for giraffes.

Daily 10:30am–4:30pm.

Tasting fee $10–$15.

10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood. 707.833.2270.

DE LA MONTANYA VINEYARDS & WINERY Small family winery turns out diverse small lots culled from the best of a

SO N O MA COUN T Y large vineyard operation, just for kicks and giggles.

Tucked under Westside Road in a casual barn setting, fun tasting room offers good wines and cheeky diversions: De La Montanya wine club members get both case discounts and the opportunity to pose in fishnets on “PinUp” series labels. Monday–Friday, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee $5. 999 Foreman Lane, Healdsburg.

707.433.3711.

DE LOACH VINEYARDS In the 1970s, Cecil De Loach established this pioneering producer of Russian River Zinfandel and Pinot Noir par excellence; current owner Jean-Charles Boisset added biodynamics and a Burgundian’s touch. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa.

707.526.9111.

DRY CREEK VINEYARDS Famous Fumé Blanc, dry Chenin Blanc, old vine Zin. Solid, well-priced wines, friendly, competent management from 40-year-old family winery that's keeping up with the times. Picnic grounds, no reservation required.

Daily 10:30am–4:30pm.

Tasting fee, $5–$10.

3770 Lambert Bridge Rd., Healdsburg. 707.433.1000.

ENKIDU WINES Savage, dark Rhône-style wines and floral, seductive rosé star in this Sonoma winery named for a supporting actor in the epic of Gilgamesh. Get introduced to toothsome Syrah and other pleasures at this comfortable

TASTING LOUNGE @ THE BARLOW Open daily from 11:00am

Crafted by nature.

Nurtured by hand.

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8910 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. 707.939.3930.

ENVOLVE WINERY One of these days, you’ll forget about the show that made a celebrity of out cofounder Ben Flajnik, and just enjoy his broadly appealing Epilogue wines and zippy Envolve Sauvignon Blanc.

Wait, who? Girls scream over the rosé. Daily, 11am–6pm. Tasting fee, $5–$15. 27 East Napa St., Ste. A, Sonoma.

707.939.5385.

FERRARI-CARANO VINEYARDS Lovely villa and gardens in the heart of Dry Creek Valley, but the best view is from the winery’s hundreds of acres of prime mountain vineyards high above the valley.

Smart tasters descend to the upgraded Enoteca tasting room in the cellar, or choose private wine and food pairings in the Prevail Room. Open daily, 10am-5pm. 8761 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

Seasons of the Vineyard Wine Shop, 113 Plaza St., Healdsburg. Tues–Sun 11am–6pm. 707.433.6700.

FORCHINI WINERY Handsome Italianate tasting room, proudly stocked with gold-medalbearing bottles and tributes to winery dogs past and present, a cozy space where conversation strikes up easily among visitors.

Papa Nonno Tuscan-Style Red. Friday–Sunday, 11am–4:30pm. Tasting fee, $10. 5141 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707.431.8886.

FORT ROSS VINEYARD & WINERY Pinot meets Pinotage at the edge of the continent.

Take the turnoff to Meyers Grade Road and don't look back. Open daily, 10am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10. 15725 Meyers Grade Road, Jenner.

707.847.3460.

FRANCIS COPPOLA WINERY A Coney Island of the wine that candidly promises fun for the whole family: from Rosso table wine to Director’s Cut Pinot Noir; from poolside cabanas to an Argentinean-style grill; plus movie memorabilia from The Godfather, Apocalypse Now!, and more. Tasting daily 11am–6pm; restaurant till 9pm. 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville. 707.857.1400.

FREEMAN VINEYARD & WINERY Rundown, trashed, this little winery had seen better times when the Freemans found it. With a spotless crush pad and new horseshoeshaped cave, it’s giving back the love. Tasting by appointment.Pinot Noir from top West County vineyards. 1300 Montgomery Road, Sebastopol. 707.823.6937.

winemaker Ondine Chattan’s XYZ old vine Zin. Open daily, 10am–5pm.

2306 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg. 707.857.2500.

GÖPFRICH WINERY Accomplished dentist Ray Göpfrich found a new career in helping to stain your teeth purple.

Dry Creek Valley Cab, and sweet treats: Riesling, Silvaner and Huxelrebe from friends in Germany.

By appointment, Saturdays. 7462 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

707.433.1645.

GOURMET AU BAY Wine bar and retail shop offers flights served on custom wooden “surfboards,” artisan cheese and cracker plate, and liberal bring-your-own picnic policy. Cold crab cakes and sparkling wine at sunset on the bay?

Sounds like a date. Daily, 11am–7pm. 913 Hwy. 1, Bodega. 707.875.9875.

GAMBA VINEYARD & WINERY The old vine Zin flows at this highly regarded but off-the-beaten track little cellar. Tasting by appointment. 2912 Woolsey Road, Windsor.

707.542.5892.

GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU WINERY California’s oldest familyowned winery offers limited-production wines from its estate vineyard in the lively tasting room. Intimate vineyard tours and seated cave tastings are available by appointment. Music events in the outdoor amphitheater range from cutting-edge bands to the annual Mozart Festival.

Open daily. 11am–5:30pm, June to mid-Oct.; 1am–4:30pm, mid-Oct. to May. 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

GEYSER PEAK WINERY New location, same great Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet blends and

HANNA WINERY A Healdsburg, familyowned winery that was founded by a heart surgeon in Syria? Hanna

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SO N O MA COUN T Y may be worth the trip just for the novelty.

Tasting room open daily, 10am–4pm. 9280 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg.

707.431.4310.

HAWLEY WINERY Barrel-fermented Viognier, kiwi-style Sauvignon Blanc, plus toothsome reds.

Winemaker John Hawley helped to grow some of the big-name brands; now his sons have joined him in this small, Dry Creek Valley family business. Open daily 11am–6pm; $5 fee. 36 North St., Healdsburg.

707.473.9500.

HOOK & LADDER Having sold the brand to a Burgundian clan, the De Loach family reorganized their operation, and Hook & Ladder is a favorite.

Here’s a place where they’ll proudly serve up estate-grown white Zinfandel. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 2134 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa.

707.526.2255.

IMAGERY ESTATE WINERY Results from a 20-year collaboration between winemaker Joe Benziger and artist Bob Nugent. The concept: Commission unique artwork from contemporary artists for each release of often uncommon varietal wines. The wine gets drunk. The art goes on the gallery wall.

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IRON HORSE Despite the rustic tasting room, Iron Horse produces sparkling wine and Pinot for the elite. A brilliant view for winetasting. Open daily, 10am–3:30pm. 209786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol. 707.887.1507.

J VINEYARDS & WINERY Save the sit-down, three-course food and wine pairing in the Bubble Room for a special occasion, like, “Hey, it’s Sunday.”

Weekend program offers deceptively wee courses that change every six weeks to feature seasonal produce.

Diverse and intense flavors, matched with sparkling wine, Pinot and Chardonnay, sure to amuse anyone’s bouche.

Open daily 11am–5pm, regular tasting $20.

Bubble Room, Friday– Sunday, 11am–3pm, $60. 11447 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg.

888.594.6326.

JOHN TYLER WINES For decades, the Bacigalupis have been selling prized grapes to the likes of Chateau Montelena and Williams Selyem. Now, the third-generation winegrowers offer the pick of the vineyard in their own tasting room, brand-new in 2011.

Graceful Pinot and sublime Zin. Open daily 10:30am–5pm. Tastings $10. 4353 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 707.473.0115.

JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY Favored by restaurants nationwide, Cab and Chardonnay are served in a sumptuous sit-down tasting, or throughout the rolling, oak-studded property in new “estate tours.” Tour in comfort in luxury short buses, taste in a modern hilltop temple of Cab and Chard with 360 degree views.

Monday–Saturday; Sundays through October.

1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg.

800.654.1213.

JOSEPH PHELPS FREESTONE VINEYARDS Casual, airy space furnished in whitewashed country French theme, on the road to the coast.

Sit down at long tables for tasting, or have a picnic. Fogdog Pinot and Ovation Chardonnay will have you applauding.

Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $15. 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone.

707.874.1010.

KAMEM ESTATE WINES Key lines from screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen’s features are available on T-shirts, packaged in film cans.

Cabernet Sauvignon with intense red fruit flavor over inky tannins.

Insert chase scene, destination: 111-B E. Napa St., Sonoma. Monday– Thursday, noon–6pm; Friday–Sunday, 11am–6pm. Tasting fees, $20 and $35.

707.938.7292.

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Amazing gardens, and great place to explore food and wine pairings.

Open daily, 10am–5pm.

5007 Fulton Road, Fulton.

707.571.8100.

KENWOOD VINEYARDS Icon of 1970s wine boom remains more or less the same, a tidy but rambling barn with a modest L-shaped bar serving up ever-popular Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and exclusive Jack London Vineyard wines. Prices also frozen in time: pick up a solid, Sonoma County wine without being left wearing nothing but a barrel. 10am–4:30pm daily; tasting fee, $5. 9592 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood.

707.833.5891.

KOKOMO WINERY This critically acclaimed winery and maker of great Pinot Noir also supports community causes.

Tasting room open daily, 11am–4:30pm. 4791 Dry Creek Road at Timber Crest Farms, Healdsburg.

707.433.0200.

KORBEL CHAMPAGNE CELLARS A large, ivy-covered winery with a huge tasting room, fun staff, excellent deli and hourly tours, a perfect stop on the way to the Russian River. Open daily, 10am–5pm daily.

13250 River Road, near Rio Nido. 707.824.7316.

KUNDE ESTATE WINERY Kunde is one of 12 wineries in Sonoma County to be distinguished with Second Level Green Business Certification.

It also has beautiful wine caves carved into

SO N O MA COUN T Y 5-million-year-old volcanic rock. Tasting room open daily, 10:30am– 4:30pm.

9825 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. 707.833.5501.

LA CREMA WINERY Stylish salon offers hip urbanites limited-release country cousins of the top-selling restaurant brand. Pop in for the Pinot, stay for the Syrah. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm.

235 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.431.9400.

LA FOLLETTE WINES You’ve heard of the brands he’s helped to create or save—Flowers, La Crema—but do you know Greg La Follette?

Find out why the man behind “big-hair Pinot” has reinvented himself.

Daily, 11am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10. 180 Morris St., Ste. 160, Sebastopol.

707.827.4933.

LOCALS TASTING ROOM Locals is a high-concept tasting room offering over 60 wines from nine wineries in varietal flights. Open daily, 11am–6pm. Corner of Geyserville Avenue and Highway 128, Geyserville.

707.857.4900.

LONGBOARD VINEYARDS If serious surfers are said to anticipate an approaching wave with focused contemplation, then it only follows that they’d pursue winemaking with corresponding studiousness. That’s the case at Longboard. Open Thursday–Saturday, 11am–7pm; Sunday, 11am–5pm. 5 Fitch St., Healdsburg. 707.433.3473.

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LYNMAR WINERY Produces world-class Pinot and Chard in elegant rural setting.

Look for fun food pairings. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 3909 Frei Road, Sebastopol.

707.829.3374.

MACPHAIL FAMILY WINES Anderson Valley vineyards were something of a new frontier when James MacPhail set out. Now partnered with Hess Collection, MacPhail makes Pinot to reminisce about with each sip.

New tasting room in the Barlow: 11am –6pm SunWed, 11am – 8pm Thu-Sat. Tasting fee $20. 6761 McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.824.8400.

MATANZAS CREEK WINERY Matanzas Creek Winery features a peaceful tasting room overlooking its famed acres of lavender. Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. 707.528.6464.

MATRIX WINERY Taking over the former warren of Rabbit Ridge, Mazzocco Winery’s new spinoff promises (threatens?) “wines to die for.” Pinot, Zin and Syrah are tragically good; bar stool seating and a relaxed vibe are pluses. Tasting fee $5.

3291 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 707.433.1911.

MAYO FAMILY WINERY RESERVE ROOM Excellent place to pair food with wine, as tastings are matched with specific food items. Reserve Room,

9200 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. Thurs–Mon, 10:30am–6:30pm.

707.933.5504. Tasting room, 13101 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Open daily, 10:30am–6:30pm.

707.938.9401.

MAZZOCCO VINEYARDS & WINERY Award-winning Zinfandels and a chic, modern tasting room north of Healdsburg. Bigger parties get dibs on the patio and a box lunch from the famed Jimtown Store. Open daily, 11am-5pm. 1400 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg. 707.431.8159.

MEDLOCK AMES TASTING ROOM Low-key urban aesthetic meets self-conscious sustainable land stewardship, with homegrown food pairings plus a dark and stylish, full bar in the back. Make this your last stop of the day.

Daily 10am–5pm. $12.50 fee. 6487 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg. Alexander Valley Bar opens at 5pm.

707.431.8845.

MICHELSCHLUMBERGER Highly recommended, but by appointment only. The family has been making wine in France for 400 years. Well-known for Chardonnay. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg.

707.433.7427.

MERRY EDWARDS WINERY In 1997, family and friends joined Merry Edwards to found Merry Edwards Winery, with a focus on producing Pinot Noirs with a sense

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of place from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. In 2008, she and her husband, Ken Coopersmith, completed their winery on the site of Coopersmith Vineyard. It was then expanded in 2010. In this venue, tastings are hosted to educate visitors about Merry’s handcrafted wines and site-specific viticulture.

2959 Gravenstein Hwy. North Sebastopol.

888.388.9050.

MOSHIN VINEYARDS Like so many other enterprising victims littering the area, former math teacher Rick Moshin fell hard for Pinot somewhere along the way. Tasting room open daily, 11am–4:30pm.

10295 Westside Road, Healdsburg.

707.433.5499.

MURPHY-GOODE WINERY Value is a premium.

Be sure to try the Brenda Block Cabernet and Fume Blanc. The new tasting room is a classy, low-key experience. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30pm.

20 Matheson St., Healdsburg.

800.499.7644.

ORPHEUS WINES Orpheus Wines is a small production winery that offers sustainably made, well crafted artfully crafted wines.

Inspired by the Greek demigod Orpheus, arbiter of music and poetry, Orpheus Wines was created in 2011 to create premium, food friendly wines. Look for red blends, Pinot Noir,

SO N O MA COUN T Y Orange Muscat and Viognier. 8910 Hwy. 12, Kenwood. 707.282.9231.

PARADISE RIDGE WINERY A gorgeous, provocative sculpture garden with annually changing exhibits set amid a pygmy forest. Stay for sunset Wednesday evenings April–October.

4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa. Open daily, 11am–5:30pm.

707.528.9463. Paradise also offers its foodfriendly wines at an accessible little shack in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 8860 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood.

707.282.9020.

PAUL MATTHEW VINEYARDS Sunny, corner tasting room in downtown Graton offering a singular expression of Valdiguié, progressively deeper and more aromatic Pinot Noir, and cushioned benches to sink into should you become lost in reverie as a result.

Thursday–Sunday, 10:30am–4:30pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 9060 Graton Road, Graton.

707.865.2505.

PETERSON WINERY Owner Fred Peterson’s “low-tech, yet high touch” philosophy translates into vintage Zinfandels made in modern, environmentally sustainable ways. Tastings by appointment only. 4791 Dry Creek Road, Bldg. 7, Healdsburg. 707.431.7568.

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selecting Barbera cuttings from the Italian alps; their Barbera was named best in the world. Pick up Vermentino, Pinot and rustic-chic two-liter milk jugs of “vino di tavola” in the comfortable downtown lounge; wineeducation classes are available for groups. Open daily 10:30am–7pm.

Tasting fee $5–$12. 107 North St., Healdsburg.

707.395.0960.

PRESTON VINEYARDS Ask many locals which is their favorite winery, more than a few will tell you they're huge fans of quirky Preston. Limited picnicking facilities, organic vegetables and homemade bread for sale.

On Sundays, the bread is fresh and the Italian-style jug wine, Guadagni, flows.

Open daily, 11am–4:30pm.

9282 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707.433.3372.

RAM’S GATE WINERY Fireplaces blaze away, ceilings soar—if the vibe is more executive retreat than tasting room, consider that a positive. Sumptuous food pairing experiences available; picnic lunches and great views too.

Open Thursday–Monday, 10am–6pm. 28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma.

707.721.8700.

RAVENSWOOD WINERY The winery motto is “No wimpy wines”; Ravenswood makes strong, much-praised Zinfandels.

A great place to learn that wine is supposed to be fun.

Open daily, 10am–5pm.

18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma. 707.933.2332.

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RED CAR WINE CO. Lay some track to the “Gateway to Graton” and take your palate on a ride with Boxcar Syrah and Trolley Pinot from Sonoma Coast vineyards.

Next stop: Côte-Rôtie on the way to Beaune.

Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Tasting fee $10. 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol.

707.829.8500.

REPRIS WINES A new crew reignites a blast from the past at historic Moon Mountain Vineyard, a work in progress with fantastic views. By appointment only. 1700 Moon Mountain Road, Sonoma.

707.931.7701.

ROBERT RUE VINEYARD A new wave of Zin specialists helped keep small, old vineyards like this in production. Now, they’re making their own; refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, too. Friday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, or by appointment. Tastings, $5.

1406 Wood Road, Fulton.

707.578.1601.

RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS Strong places as much emphasis on presentation as on the wine itself, putting forth a flawless image as well as an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon.

Open 10am–5pm daily.

11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg.

800.678.4763.

RUED WINERY Dry Creek Valley grape growers since 1957, or since 1882 if you count great-great-grandfather’s Russian River Valley vineyard. Good folks who

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RUSSIAN RIVER VINEYARDS Small winery that may be the area’s most iconic: built in the style of Fort Ross and historic hop kilns in 1969. Try Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and

Chester’s Zinfandel in the remodeled tasting room; the on-premise restaurant—a wine country rarity—offers patio seating in the redwoods, and a new menu. 11am to 5pm daily. $10 fee. 5700 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Forestville.

707.887.3344.

SBRAGIA FAMILY VINEYARDS Ed Sbragia makes stellar Cab in Zin

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country. Open daily, 11am–5pm. 9990 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

707.473.2992.

SEGHESIO FAMILY VINEYARDS Delicious Italian varietals, many of them brought directly from Italy; excellent Zinfandel. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 700 Grove St., Healdsburg.

707.433.3579.

SHELTON WINES Globe-trotting harvest hoboes who caught wine fever like an express train and held on tight. New, industrial Urban Winery Village location; same Rhône-style and off-beat varietals from small, family-run vineyards.

Thursday–Sunday, noon-ish to six-ish; fees $5–$15. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.865.6755.

SIMI WINERY Pioneered female winemaking by hiring the first female winemaker in the industry. The tasting-room experience is mediocre, but the wine is fantastic and worth the wait. Excellent Chard, Sauvignon Blanc and Cab. Open daily, 10am–5pm.

16275 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.473.3213.

SL CELLARS & MUSCARDINI CELLARS Cal-Ital wines at the old red schoolhouse—yes, this is for the test.

Framboise Sparkling Wine for the bubbly set, Monte Rosso Zinfandel for the rest. Daily, 11am–6pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 9380 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood.

707.833.5070.

SONOMA-CUTRER Modern and elegant (attention, weekenders: closed-toe shoes are required for all tours), this Windsor vineyard still does Chardonnay as well as it has since the late 1970s. Its flagship wine, Russian River Ranches, is a top-selling Chardonnay nationwide in restaurants. 4401 Slusser Road, Windsor.

877.797.3489.

SONOMA PORTWORKS Although it's a smalltime crime to call a wine “port” what wasn’t made in Portugal, it's all on the level here at the home of DECO California Port. Everybody gets a button: “Lick my glass!”

Thursday–Monday, noon to 5pm. No fee. 613 Second St., Petaluma.

707.769.5203.

STEPHEN & WALKER The sign says, um, “cult wines,” but take another look: Local winemakers who have crawled up from the very trenches of the business are offering Howell Mountain Cab, a Pinot Noir triptych, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and Muscat Canelli here.

Daily, 11am–7pm. Tasting fee, $10. 243 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.431.8749.

STONESTREET Late wine magnate Jess Jackson took to the hills in a big way: 800 acres, 400 blocks, at elevations up to 2,000 feet. Tasting room is a few-frills affair, while “mountain excursions” offer views plus Cab

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and Chardonnay, plus lunch. Daily, 11am to 4:30pm. $12, $15 and $25; mountain excursion, $75. 7111 Hwy. 128, Healdsburg.

707.433.9463.

TALISMAN WINE Husband-and-wife industry veterans play out their passion for Pinot in unassuming warehouse space—now pouring earthy, spicy Petaluma Gap-heavy Pinot in rustic Glen Ellen. Brunch alert: steps away from Garden Court Café. Thursday– Monday, noon–5pm and by appointment.

Tasting fee, $25. 13651 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen.

707.721.1628.

THOMAS GEORGE ESTATE Pinot pioneer Davis Bynum hung up the hose clamp and sold his estate, but the good wine still flows in remodeled tasting room featuring a long bar and vineyard videos. Russian River Chard, Pinot and Zin; sweet berry flavors and long-lasting finishes.

Wine caves. 11am–5pm, daily. Tasting fee, $15. 8075 Westside Road, Healdsburg.

707.431.8031.

THUMBPRINT CELLARS Vegan wines named Arousal, Threesome and Four Play; but it all started out innocently enough. Downtown lounge offers curvaceous bar, hookah-den-styled booth, and seasonal nosh. Open 11am to 6pm Sunday–Thursday, to 7pm Saturday.

Tastings $5–$10; with food pairing,

SO N O MA COUN T Y $10–$20. 102 Matheson St., Healdsburg.

707.433.2393.

TOAD HOLLOW A humorous, frogthemed tasting room begun by Robin Williams’ brother Todd Williams and Rodney Strong, both now passed. Refreshing and fun. Open daily, 10:30am–5:30(ish) pm. 409-A Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

707.431.8667.

TRIONE VINEYARD & WINERY One-time owners of Geyser Peak Winery now wear all the different hats that a small winery requires. A popular stop along a well-liked cycling route, where you're likely to be greeted with a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc, or Bubba the bulldog. Thursday– Sunday, 10am–5pm.

Tasting fee, $5–$15.

19550 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. 707.814.8100.

TWO AMIGOS WINE One of the “Vino Brothers” is a famous television commercial actor, but they look alike in plastic nose and Groucho glasses disguises. Goofy theme and good wine: Vito’s Vino Bianco is a rich Roussanne; Guido’s Vino Rosso a successful California Sangiovese.

Open daily, 11am–6pm.

25 E. Napa St., Sonoma.

707.799.7946.

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This is wine that’s made to be savored and enjoyed the way you like them, at the dinner table with food, friends and family. 3000 Westside Road, Healdsburg.

707.942.7122.

TY CATON VINEYARDS Ty Caton is both a handsin-the-dirt winegrower, and savvy entrepreneur.

Mountain-grown Cabernet, “Tytanium” red blend, and Syrah are highlights. Daily, 11am–6pm. 8910 Sonoma Hwy. (in the Kenwood Village Plaza), Kenwood.

707.938.3224.

VALLEY OF THE MOON WINERY This winery was once owned by Sen. George Hearst. Perhaps instead of the epochal utterance “Rosebud,” we could dub in “Rosé.” Open daily, 10am–4:30pm. 777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen.

707.996.6941.

VJB ESTATE Buon giorno! Aglianico, Nero d'Avola, Barbera! But first, for you, my friend, Prosecco! Espresso, gelato, pizzeria, deli sandwich! If Il postino rides his bicycle straight through the courtyard, don’t be the least bit surprised. 60 Shaw Ave., Kenwood. Marketplace open daily, 10am–5pm.

Saturdays and Sundays through harvest, Sonoma Valley Tenors sing from the balcony at 2pm.

Tastings $5–$10. 60 Shaw Ave., Kenwood.

707.833.2300.

VML WINERY Acronym of Virginia Marie Lambrix, who practices organic and biodynamic winegrowing—the artist who created VML’s wacky new labels said, “Ah, so you’re a witch!”

Bewitching Russian River Valley Chard and Pinot, to be sure. Open daily 11am–5pm. $10 fee. 4035 Westside Rd., Healdsburg.

707.431.4404.

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specialists Roessler sold their brand to Kathyrn and Craig Hall. The bar is compact, the atmosphere casual, the young fellows running the joint, goodhumored. Wow, this is Pinot Noir? Yes, toots, this is Pinot Noir. Open daily, 11am–6pm. Tasting fee, $10. 380 First St. W., Sonoma. 707.933.4440.

WILSON WINERY Scenic setting and rusticmodern tasting room makes for an atmospheric, recommended visit.

Single-vineyard Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petite Sirah win awards for good reason—namely, even curmudgeons take one sip and turn into believers.

Open daily, 11am to 5pm. Tastings $5; $10 for reserves. 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

707.433.4355.

WIND GAP WINES Wind Gap is about making honest, authentic and compelling wine from special vineyard sites.

6780 McKinley St.,

Ste. 170, Sebastopol.

707.331.1393.

WINE GUERRILLA Comrade, it brings glory to the revolution to inform you that this artistic, quixotic allZinfandel brand now has its own spacious tasting room in downtown Forestville. One could say that these screwcapped but definitely serious Zins are worthy of cellaring, but that would be so bourgeois.

Daily, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $10. 6671 Front St., Forestville. 707.887.1996.

WOODENHEAD Former assistant winemaker at Williams Selyem is an iconoclast under the radar, making darn good Pinot Noir from as far afield as Humboldt County, and Zin from Russian River Valley old vines. French Columbard and sparkling wine, too. Yum, yum.

Open Thursday–Monday, 10:30am–4:30pm. 5700 River Road, Forestville.

707.887.2703.

sparkling varietal meads using the traditional French Méthode Champenoise.

Heidrun’s trademark Champagne-style of mead is light, dry, delicate and refreshing, with subtle exotic aromas and flavors found only in honey. 11925 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.9122.

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Tasting is conducted on the kitchen table, “the way it used to be.”

Tour and tasting by appointment, $25. 2545

Las Amigas Road, Napa.

707.255.4818.

The tasting room features many varietals but the main reason to go is for the sparkling wines. Open Friday–Monday (summer hours), 11am–5pm.

12700 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. 415.663.1011.

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and the seasoned Michel Roland have teamed up to create one of Napa Valley’s youngest boutique wineries. Tasting room open daily, 10am–6pm.

1155 Mee Lane at Highway 29, Rutherford.

707.963.9999.

back to 1868, making it one of the first wineries in Napa Valley, and have been at winemaking ever since, pursuing a balance of modern technology and time-tested traditions.

2000 Main St., St. Helena.

707.302.7592.

ARTESA WINERY Yet another treeless hilltop in the windswept Carneros turns out to be a striking, templelike visitor center, with fantastic views. Spanish varietals Tempranillo and Albariño; Pinot, too. 10am to 5pm daily, $10–$15 fee. Chocolate, cheese and food pairings by appointment. 1345 Henry Road, Napa. 707.224.1668.

CAIN Think you know about what food to pair with Napa Valley “mountain grown” Cabernet Sauvignon? How about sake-marinated poached cod in a light broth?

Yeah, it is different up here. Tour and tasting by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 10am and 11:30am; Saturday, 10am and noon. $35. 3800 Langtry Road, St. Helena.

707.963.1616.

AUGUST BRIGGS WINERY The tasting room here is a white barn lit by skylights, and there’s a new team on board: founder August “Joe” Briggs’ nephew and co-winemaker Jesse Inman, and other longtime staffers. Rare Charbono sells out quickly! Open Thursday–Sunday, 11:30am–4:30pm. 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga.

707.942.5854.

BENESERRE VINEYARDS Super Tuscan with a side of Zin, on the site of the original Charles Shaw, for you history buffs. Super Sangiovese, puckery Pinot Grigio, and pretty, perfumed Aglianico, what the Romans enjoyed as the legendary “falernum.”

Daily, 10am–5pm.

Tasting fee, $20. 1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena.

707.963.5853.

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CAKEBREAD CELLARS If there’s such a thing as an elitist, momand-pop winery, this is it! Cakebread Winery keeps it classy and comfortable, offering a variety of services including tasting by appointment, cooking courses and complimentary recipes. Tasting room open by appointment only. 8300 St.Helena Hwy., Rutherford.

800.588.0298.

CASA NUESTRA WINERY Endearingly offbeat, with a dedicated staff and a collection of goats and dogs roaming freely. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 3451 Silverado Trail N., St. Helena. 707.963.5783.

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA Not only an “authentic Medieval Italian castle,”

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but authentically far more defensible than any other winery in Napa from legions of footmen in chain mail. In wine, there’s something for every taste, but don’t skip the tour of great halls, courtyards, cellars, and—naturally—an authentic Medieval dungeon. 9:30am–5pm.

Tasting fees, $10–$15; tours, $25–$30. Napa Neighbor discounts.

4045 N. St. Helena Hwy., Calistoga. 707.967.6272.

CEJA VINEYARDS “Vinum, Cantus, Amor.”

Founded by one-time field workers, this Mexican-Americanowned winery celebrates culture and wine at their sleek downtown lounge.

Wine flights, light bites and one of the few full-bodied rosés “con huevos” in the county.

Free salsa lessons and dance party spice up the night. Bailamos! Friday– Sunday, 11am–5pm.

Tasting fees vary. 22989 Burndale Road, Sonoma.

707.931.6978.

CHARLES KRUG WINERY Founded 1861, and owned by the Peter Mondavi family since only 1943, Krug is among Napa’s most historic wineries.

Taste award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and reserve Cab in unassuming low building across from the original stone winery. Ask about the Johannesburger Riesling. Tasting daily, 10:30am to 5pm. Fees vary; complimentary for “Napa neighbors.” 2800 Main St., St. Helena.

707.967.2229.

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CHATEAU MONTELENA The winery triumphed at the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” tasting where French judges, quelle horreur, found that they had awarded top honors to a California contender.

Open daily, 9:30am–4pm.

1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga. 707.942.5105.

CLOS PEGASE WINERY Practically an art museum. A 2,800-square-foot “cave theater” plays frequent host to parties and more. Tasting flight of four wines, red and white, $10. Open daily, 10:30am–5pm.

1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga. 800.366.8583.

CUVAISON Cooled by fog from the San Pablo Bay, the rolling hills of this certified sustainable estate have produced distinctive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines for over 30 years. Dedicated to a philosophy of producing vineyarddriven wines, Cuvaison employs block-by-block farming methods and a hand-crafted vineyardto-bottle winemaking approach. The resulting wines are balanced and complex, showcasing the distinctive characteristics of this cool climate estate. 221 Duhig Road, Napa. 707.942.2455.

DARIOUSH Exotic locale, with giant columns and a Persian theme, Darioush is justly famous for its Bordeauxstyle blends. Open daily, 10:30am–5pm. 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa.

707.257.2345.

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LUCAS MARTIN Chef/Co-owner, K&L Bistro, Sebastopol “Our biggest thing in the wintertime is our classic Cassoulet, a southwestern French bean stew that has duck confit, bacon and sausage. It’s baked in the oven, takes days to make, and everyone looks forward to it when the weather gets cold. In fact, people are clamoring for it already.”

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Luxury bubbly Le Rêve offers a bouquet of hoary yeast and crème brûlée that just slips away like a dream. Wine flights $15; also available by the glass or bottle.

Open 10am–5:45pm.

1240 Duhig Road (at Highway 12/121), Napa.

800.716.2788.

ETUDE WINES Inspired by Chopin, this 25-year-old winery accepts the challenge of delicacy in Pinot Noir and comes out on top. $15 tastings daily, 10am-4:30pm. $25 reserve tastings at 10am, 1pm and 3pm; reservations required. 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa.

877.586.9361.

FREEMARK ABBEY In 1881, Josephine Tychson was the first woman to own and operate a winery in the valley. Enjoy the Cabs.

Open daily, 10am-5pm.

3022 St. Helena Hwy. N. (at Lodi Lane), St. Helena. 800.963.9698.

FRENCHIE WINERY Every winery has a story: this one goes “bow wow wow.” It’s really just a bulldog-themed shed set amid Raymond Vineyard’s biodynamic gardens. While dogs snooze inside their own private wine barrels, or

cavort with others in the gated kennel, their humans can keep an eye on them via video link.

Daily, 10am–4pm. Tasting fees vary. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena.

707.963.3141.

FROG’S LEAP WINERY A good story is nearly as important as good wine; Frog's Leap does a neat job on both. As you wind through the vineyard, the frog pond and the rustic 1884 winery, your tour guide finds bottles along the way, like Easter eggs.

Dry-farming, who knew, can produce a beverage more thirst-quenching than water. Daily, 10am–4pm. Tastings, $20; tours Monday– Friday, $20. 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford.

707.963.4704.

GRGICH HILLS Mike Grgich’s Chardonnays famously beat the competition at the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” and the all-estate winery is solar-powered and practices organic and biodynamic. Open daily, 9:30am–4:30pm. 1829 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford.

707.963.2784.

HAGAFEN CELLARS There shall be no wine before it’s certified kosher. Wide variety of varietal wines, the go-to choice for many a White House state dinner. Open daily, 10am to 5pm (yes, they're open Christmas). $5–$15. 4160 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.252.0781.

HALL WINERY Craig and Kathryn Hall specialize in “beefy” wines favored by Robert

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Parker. Intensely modern art and all things Austrian. (Sorry, Frank Gehry–designed tasting room on indefinite hold). Open daily, 10am–5:30pm. 401 St. Helena Hwy. S., St. Helena. 866.667.HALL (4255).

HESS COLLECTION An intellectual outpost of art and wine housed in the century-old Christian Brother’s winery. Cab is the signature varietal.

Open daily, 10am–4pm.

4411 Redwood Road, Napa. 707.255.1144.

JERICHO CANYON VINEYARD Oh boy, boutique Napa Cab from celebrity consultant Michel Rolland and high-rollers who used to spend half the year in Hawaii? Well, yeah, but they’re super nice, work hard, and their wines are tops. Cab and Sauv Blanc. Tour and tasting by appointment only, $30. 3322 Old Lawley Toll Road, Calistoga. 707.942.9665.

FREEMAN & WINERY Rundown, trashed, this little winery had seen better times when the Freemans found it. With a spotless crush pad and new horseshoe-shaped cave, it’s giving back the love. Pinot Noir from top West County vineyards.

By appointment. 1300 Montgomery Road, Sebastopol. 707.823.6937.

MUMM NAPA Californian-style fizz factory, all barn and no chateau, offers a robust account of how the bubbles get in the

N APA COUN T Y bottle. Sparkling wine tastings offered on the patio, or take it to the next level in plush love seats on the Oak Terrace. Sparkling red is novel; DVX Brut among the best in the valley.

Photography gallery includes Ansel Adams prints and other exhibits.

Open 10am–5pm daily.

Tasting $6–$20; Oak Terrace $30. 8445 Silverado Trail, Napa.

707.967.7700.

OPUS ONE Future archaeologists may conclude that this earthen mound located in the center of Napa Valley was intended to inter this society’s finest bottles for the exclusive use of winepharaohs Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi in their afterlife; meanwhile, it’s available to the teeming masses. By appointment daily, 10am–4pm. Tour and tasting, $60–$90; tasting only, $40.

7900 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville. 707.944.9442.

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PLUMPJACK WINERY Part of the huge empire in part helmed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Syrah, Merlot and more.

Open daily, 10am–4pm.

620 Oakville Crossroad, Oakville. 707.945.1220.

RAYMOND VINEYARDS Burgundy scion JeanCharles Boisset has put his stamp on staid Napa producer. See, the Theater of Nature, depicting Biodynamics; feel, the Corridor of the Senses; luxuriate, in members-only Red Room;

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party, in gold-plated JCB Room; or just taste good Cab in the clublike Crystal Cellar. Daily, 10am– 4pm. Fees vary.

849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena. 707.963.3141.

ROBERT BIALE VINEYARDS Was it the high scores that attracted the horde, or the excellence of the wine? It’s a chicken-andegg type of question, but “Black Chicken” is neither chicken nor egg; it’s a bottle of Zinfandel.

By appointment daily, 10am–4pm. Tasting fees $20–$35. 4038 Big Ranch Road, Napa.

707.257.7555.

ROBERT SINSKEY VINEYARDS In the lofty, barnlike hall, visitors can take in the tank room action; at least, the gleaming stainless steel, framed by wood and stonework and brewpub-style chalkboard menus imbues the space with a sense of energetic immediacy. “Gluttonous Flight” pairs savory munchables prepared in the gourmet demonstration kitchen with biodynamically farmed Carneros Pinot Noir and Bordeaux varietals. Open 10am–4:30pm daily.

6320 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.944.9090.

SAINTSBURY A contrarian enterprise in the 1970s, now a hallowed hall of Carneros Pinot Noir. Visitors may linger under shade trees in fair weather or sit down for a serious tasting adjacent the office. Monday–Saturday, by appointment. 1500

Los Carneros Ave., Napa.

707.252.0592.

SCHRAMSBERG Sparkling wine at its best. Go for the cave tour: the “tasting room” is a branch of the cave illuminated with standing candelabras.

By appointment. 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga. 707.942.4558.

SILENUS VINTNERS A bright, airy tasting room with an outdoor patio, fountain, lawn, picnic tables, stage and bocce ball serves a selection of boutique wines produced on-site. Open daily by appointment. 5225 Solano Ave., Napa.

707.299.3930.

SILVER OAK Silver Oak truly is a venerable cult wine, confounding to outsiders who don’t feel the magic.

Folks love the Silver Oak; the Silver Oak is good. Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm; Sunday, 11am–5pm. Tasting fee, $20. 915 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville.

707.942.7022.

SOMERSTON WINE CO. Down in Yountville, an elegant tasting room lounge; meanwhile, back at the ranch, allterrain utility vehicle tours and lunch. Tasting room open 11am–7pm daily. Tastings, $15–$40. Ranch tours by appointment.

6488 Washington St., Yountville. 707.944.8200.

ST. CLEMENT VINEYARDS Though the hike from the parking lot to the house

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can be a workout, it’s worth it. Built in 1878, the St. Clement house is a marvel. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to delight the palate. Open daily, 10am-5pm. 2867 St. Helena Hwy. N., St. Helena. 866.877.5939.

STORYBROOK MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS Storybook Mountain has established a worldwide reputation for the consistently high quality of its wines. The Zinfandel tradition began at Storybook Mountain in the early 1880s when its red clay-loam hillsides in the Mayacamas Range were first planted to this varietal. Here, an ideal match of terroir and grape allows Zinfandel to show its true potential.

Legend has it that all Storybook Zinfandels have happy endings.

3835 Hwy. 128, Calistoga.

707.942.5310.

T-VINE CELLARS Since only three people run the winery, getting in for a tasting may require patience. Most wines are full-bodied and fruity. Tasting by appointment. 5584 Silverado, Calistoga. tvinecellars.com.

V. SATTUI Though a regular stop on the tourist circuit, it remains charming in the Italian style. With no distribution except via the Net, wines can only be purchased onsite. Open daily, 9am–6pm. 1111 White Lane, St. Helena.

707.963.7774.

VELO VINO NAPA VALLEY Cycling-themed

N APA COUN T Y bungalow is filled with enough gear to outfit a peloton, plus wine and espresso, too. Tastings include spiced nuts and dried cherries, but sample-sized Clif and Luna Bars are readily available for your impromptu energy bar and wine pairings. Daily, 10am–6pm. $10–$25.

709 Main St., St. Helena.

707.968.0625.

WHITEHALL LANE WINERY Family-owned winery in the Rutherford area, founded in 1979. Open 10am–5:45 daily. 1563 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena.

800.963.9454.

WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS White Rock Vineyards is a small, family run winery that produces excellent, age-worthy wines. The original winery still stands as the home of the Vandendriessche family, carved from white rock quarried from the property in the 1870’s. The winery offers tasting and tours on a limited basis. whiterockvineyards.com.

WILLIAM HARRISON WINERY American-made Cabernet and Chardonnay; taxidermied bear and boars. Daily, 11am–5pm.

Tasting fee, $15. 1443 Silverado Trail, St. Helena.

707.963.8310.

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Breweries As any winemaker will tell you, “It takes a lot of great beer to make great wine.” Napa and Sonoma counties are well-known for producing great wines, but there's another fermented beverage that’s been making headway and winning the hearts, minds and taste buds of drinkers in the North Bay, and it's not kombucha.

In Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties, breweries have been popping up like Champagne bubbles.Led by world-renowned Russian River Brewery in Santa Rosa (which began as a small counter at Korbel winery), the producer of the popular Pliny the Elder and the legendary and very limited Pliny the Younger, Sonoma County has a growing tradition of fine craft beer. Petaluma's Lagunitas, maker of excellent IPA, has morphed into a nationally available and well-respected craft beer company, and opened a second large-scale brewing facility in Chicago this year. And Healdsburg's Bear Republic Brewing Company routinely takes home awards from contests like the Great American Beer Festival.

In Marin County, Moylan's and Marin Brewing Company are the big names, with crowds cramming into their brewpubs to watch San Francisco Giants games and drink beers like Kilt Lifter Scotch ale and Orange and Black Celebration ale. The 22-ounce bottles have been a familiar sight in grocery and beverage stores for years in the North Bay. Newcomer Petaluma Hills Brewing Co. just hit the scene. In Napa, Napa Smith brewery makes fine, perhaps underrated ales, and brewpubs like Downtown Joe's and the Calistoga Inn make fine ales. Maybe the “wine country” should take another look at which beverage is really the top dog—or maybe we'll just keep that our own, local secret.

SONOMA COUNTY BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING One of the originals on the North Bay craft-beer scene, this family-owned brewery only gets better with age.

Most famous for Racer 5, the Healdsburg location offers a surprisingly diverse selection of beers beyond the better-known names.

345 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.2337.

CARNEROS BREWING COMPANY The Carneros Brewing Company is one of only a handful of Latino-owned breweries in the United States. The family-run company, located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, uses estate-grown Saaz hops and simple, yet meticulous techniques for their uniquely satisfying beers. Their selfdescribed “cervezas” are full-bodied and refreshing, made in small batches by hand. 22985 Burndale Road, Sonoma. 707.938.1880.

DEMPSEY’S RESTAURANT & BREWERY Give your palate a rest from the hopped-up West Coast ales and try the maltier Irish ales at one of Sonoma County’s oldest breweries.

Or just go for it and get a Boneshaker, a big IPA at 8.7 percent ABV—but you may need to take a dunk in the nearby Petaluma River to recover. 50 E. Washington St., Petaluma. 707.765.9694.

FOGBELT BREWING COMPANY Born from winemaking families, brewers Paul and Remy mix rich flavors and hop-driven beers to form complex and tasty brews. Each release from Fogbelt is named for North Coast Redwood trees, from the Armstrong Stout—chocolatey and balanced—to the Hyperion Red Ale, with roasted malty flavor highlighted by crisp citrus undertones.

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1305 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.978.3400.

HOPMONK TAVERN Founded by Dean Biersch of Gordon-Biersch, HopMonk offers house-brewed beers Kellerbiers and Dunkelwiezens, in addition to an impressive rotating list of seasonal craft beers from California and beyond. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

691 Broadway. Sonoma.

707.935.9100. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

LAGUNITAS BREWING If you haven’t hit up the beer garden at the North Bay’s most laid-back brewery, waste no time and get down there, preferably on one of the many nights of live music.

Sip on a Little Sumpin,’ Hop Stoopid, Hairy Eyeball, Pils . . . you are getting verrrrrryyy thirsty . . . 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma.

707.778.8776.

OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY BREWERY Now that it’s made the leap

from the garage to an actual building, this Windsor-based brewery has really taken off. Part of the appeal, beyond delicious beers, is the focus on locally sourced ingredients. 9000-A Windsor Road, Windsor. 707.657.7624.

PETALUMA HILLS BREWING COMPANY Recently opened and actively brewing, Petaluma Hills Brewing is the work of homebrewer-turned-pro JJ Jay. Look for brews like East Side Bitter, a highly hopped extra special bitter, Porterluma (you guessed it, a porter) and Tripel J, a Belgian Tripel made with German and Czech hops.

1333 N. McDowell Blvd., Ste. A. Petaluma. 707.766.4458.

RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING CO Schlitz is the beer that made Milwaukee famous.

Or so the ad said. But the Russian River Brewing Company is definitely the beer that made Sonona County famous. When Pliny

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Valley. For us, the reasons for dry-farming are because of its impact on flavor profile and wine style—lower alcohol, higher natural acid and better balance between the wine’s fruit and earthen flavors. The fact that our vines don’t want or need irrigation is an added bonus in the current climate.”

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SONOMA SPRINGS BREWING CO. With a focus on GermanStyle beers (try the Uncle Jack’s kolsch or the Summer Altbier, when available) and California ales, Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. boasts a good-looking lineup of ales.

750 W. Napa St., Sonoma.

707.938.7422.

the Younger is released in the spring beer lovers came from the world over. The rest of year draws big crowds, too, for innovative Belgian-style beer, esoteric barrel-aged brews and scores of other speciality beers. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.2337.

RUTH MCGOWAN’S BREW PUB Straight outta Cloverdale, Ruth McGowan’s citrus wheat ale makes summer days fly by just right.

During the colder days of winter, try the dry Irish stout. 131 E. First St., Cloverdale. 707.894.9610.

ST. FLORIAN’S BREWERY Started by local firefighter Aron Levin and his wife, Amy, St. Florian's Brewery offers a great lineup of brews including several excellent IPAs. For something less hoppy, go for the California Common.

MARIN COUNTY BAELTANE BREWING & TASTING ROOM This Marin brewery proudly produces artisanal ales specializing in Belgian, French and West Coast ale styles. Enjoy a pint in the inviting tasting room featuring live music and absolutely zero TVs. 401-B Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato. 415.883.2040.

IRON SPRINGS PUB & BREWERY All beers are hand-crafted in Fairfax in 10 barrel batches.

They start with water from the seven Marin reservoirs, as well as the Russian River, and add the finest ingredients

available on the global market. Iron Springs strives to provide the finest crafted ales possible using only the best ingredients from around the world, including their own proprietary house yeast.

Stop in and you’ll find at least 12 beers on tap pouring at all times. 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

MARIN BREWING CO. Open since 1989, the Marin Brewing Co. has become a Marin County mecca for great beer named after local landmarks like Mt. Tam Pale Ale, San Quentin’s

NAPA COUNTY DOWNTOWN JOE’S RESTAURANT & BREWERY With a brewery built by Chuck Ankeny—the greatgrandson of Adolf Hamms— this Napa mainstay has serious historical chops. Try

the palate-altering Golden Thistle Very Bitter ale, and prepare to be amazed.

902 Main St., Napa.

707.258.2337.

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St. Florian's also gives back, donating 5 percent of all profits to community and fire-related organizations.

Stop in for pint at their tap station, Thursday–Sunday.

7704-A Bell Road, Windsor.

707.838.2739.

STUMPTOWN BREWERY A day on the river isn’t complete without a stop at Guerneville’s best (and only) brewery. Better yet, sip ale on the expansive patio overlooking the Russian River, and let those kayakers do all the work for you. 15045 River Road, Guerneville.

707.869.0705.

Breakout Stout, Pt. Reyes Porter, and Eldridge Grade White Knuckle Double I.P.A., while also pushing the envelope with innovative new brews such as the E.S. Chi Herbal Tonic Ale and Orange & Black Congrats Ale brewed as a special celebration ale for the World Champion San Francisco Giants. Go Giants and go to Marin Brewing Co. 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.4677.

THIRD STREET ALEWORKS Third Street is sometimes overshadowed by a worldrenowned brewery just around the corner, but the Bombay rouge—a malty, drinkable IPA—can holds its own in a roomful of crowded beers. 610 Third St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.3060.

WOODFOUR BREWING An artisan brewery located in the Barlow in Sebastopol, Woodfour is one of the only completely solar-powered breweries in the country.

It focuses on excellent, German-style beers and also offers several guest brews. 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. 630.854.1721.

Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415.888.8218.

MOYLAN’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT At Moylan’s, the “M” stands for “malty.” Hit up this Novato landmark for traditional ales that won’t fail the taste test.

15 Rowland Way, Novato.

415.898.4677.

MILL VALLEY BEERWORKS If there is a beer heaven, it might look a little like this Mill Valley gem of a spot. An impressive draft list is well-stocked with old and new favorites. 173

PIZZA ORGASMICA & BREWING COMPANY What goes together better than beer and pizza? Not much. Wash down a hefty slice of pepperoni with an Orgasmica kolsch, a cold-aged ale with a crisp, refreshing finish. 812 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.457.2337.

Brewer Don Barkley was part of the revered New Albion Brewery, America’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, back in 1978. He’s now part of the team creating goldmedal winning IPAs, wheat beers, pilsners and more at Napa Valley’s only production brewery. 1 Executive Way, Napa. 707.254.7167.

NAPA VALLEY BREWING COMPANY Located in the Calistoga Inn, this brewery produces an admirable Dugan oatmeal stout that just might replace your next egg-and-bacon breakfast. What’s for dinner?

Why, a Calistoga porter, of course! 1250 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga. 707.942.4101.

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