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Sean Carscadden Trio The Sean Carscadden Trio plays a NorCal mix of New Orleans funk, folk and traditional music with a contemporary flavor that gets people dancing. In addition to Carscadden, the band includes bassist Cliff Hugo and drummers Mikey Cannon or Kendrick Freeman.

Tom Sanders San Francisco-based photographer who shoots for a variety of clients including Variety, Russian Esquire, Target and Play Station. He has spoken at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Idaho Historical Society, WWII Museum in New Orleans, and many other locations.

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We live in a land of riches. For the hungry diner, the North Bay has it all—from burgers and tacos to the finest of fine dining.

Let your stomach be your guide.

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Acacia House In Bay Area foodie circles, chef Chris Cosentino doesn’t need an introduction.

The man behind San Francisco’s carnivore temples Incanto and Cockscomb and winner of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef Masters,” Cosentino is a charismatic star on the local skyline, known for his love of nose-to-tail cooking, cured meats and Italian cuisine.

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Now, Cosentino has ventured into wine country with Acacia House, part of the Las Alcobas resort in St. Helena. While the rest of the resort is earthy browns and grays, Acacia House fronts the property with a white facade, situated in a picturesque building with an appealing front porch.

The restaurant’s decor and menu strive for a light touch. The dining room is finished in wood and cream colors, and the waiters wear beige and green uniforms that are part golf fashion, part gardening club.

The menu is tidy: two snacks, seven appetizers, eight entrées and no specials on my visit. Acacia House BOHÈME | SUMMER 2018

caters to both hotel guests and locals, and there is a conscious effort to appeal to a broad common denominator, with a nice balance of vegetarian options and classic, wellloved entrées like lamb and pork.

The seemingly endless supply of excellent housemade breads and whipped butter are easy to love. The bread, multigrain and olive, is so addictive you’ll have to stop yourself before the appetizers arrive.

All of this doesn’t mean, however, that Cosentino came to Napa to kick back and tone it down. On the contrary, it seems as if the Napa Valley’s casual, farm-to-table aesthetic has brought out a softer, playful side of him, without taking the flavor away. Beef and pork are standouts here but also look for the hamachi crudo appetizer, fatty slices of amberjack with cubed strawberries, pink watercress and serrano pepper. Placed on rose reduction sauce and seasoned with flaky sea salt, this is a triumphant starter. lasalcobasnapavalley.com/ napa-valley-restaurants.

ACRE COFFEE Cafe. $. Acre offers a clean, minimalist industrial design with open-concept floor plan adorned with several communal tables for larger groups, as well as smaller tables and benches for more intimate coffee-drinking sessions. Modest, but delicious selection of coffee and tea, along with pastries, doughnuts and sandwiches.

Multiple locations including 2365 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.595.5984.

BAAN THAI Thai. $$. Baan Thai offers a wide range of Thai food dishes such as duck rolls, grilled fish, curries, fish rice soup and, of course, pad Thai. Happy hour specials Monday–Wednesday, 5–7pm. 424 Larkfield Center, Santa Rosa. 707.576.8621.

BELLY California. $$. When he’s not serving 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.

BIBI’S BURGER BAR Burgers. $-$$. Bibi’s Burger Bar succeeds on its simplicity: burgers, sandwiches, a few salads, soups, nachos, fat, crisp fries and thick milkshakes. There’s a full bar, too, so if you want bourbon in your shake, you can get it. 630 Third St., Santa Rosa. 707.523.1400.

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400 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa • 707.542.8868 • www.elcoqui2eat.com

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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.

BRUNO’S ON FOURTH American. $$-$$$. There’s real sophistication lurking in these upscale American comfort staples like flat-iron steak and fries, macaroniham casserole and stellar braised lamb shank. 1226 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.569.8222.

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

707.542.5800.

DIERK’S PARKSIDE CAFE American. $. Classic, fresh diner food in a comfortable diner setting. Ought to be in a movie. 404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.573.5955. Also try Dierk’s Midtown Cafe, 1422

EAST WEST RESTAURANT California. $$. Comfortable, casual, all vegetarianfriendly with Mediterranean flavor. 557 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. 707.546.6142.

EL COQUI Puerto Rican. $-$$.

Authentic and delicious Puerto Rican home cooking.

Plan on an early lunch—the place fills up fast. 400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.542.8868.

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 & POPSICLES 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 “capital” of Tocumbo, Michoacan, Mexico. Dense ice cream and paletas (fruit bars) are served in a wide range of flavors. 500 Sebastopol Rd., 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.

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.

GOJI KITCHEN Asian fusion. $$. If you’re on the hunt for a good chow mein, look no further. Large menu from savory pot stickers and pho to delicious Thai iced tea. Pleasant outdoor patio seating. Plenty of vegan options available.

1965 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.523.3888.

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.

JACK’S URBAN EATS American. $. Jack’s is an “urban cafeteria” that offers affordable meals in a hip and laid-back atmosphere.

342-A Coddington Center, Santa Rosa. 707.293.9852.

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. 4330 Barnes Rd., 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 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 familystyle Italian. The 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. 707.528.3278. Also, 560 Hwy 116 N., Sebastopol.

707.823.7492.

MONTI’S ROTISSERIE & BAR California. $-$$. Small plates and a few larger entrées with emphasis on house-roasted meats.

714 Village Ct., Santa Rosa.

707.568.4404.

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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.

Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.2233.

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BIG BOYS BUNS & BURGERS American. $. Classic burgers, fries and shakes.

406 Larkfield Ctr., Santa Rosa. 707.546.6835.

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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, when a list of local, organic and sustainable vendors is proudly displayed on the door and the rustic chalkboard menu announces items such as “waffles with Gravenstein apples compote and salted caramel.” 544 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.978.3231.

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.

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NY PIE Pizza. $. Large and cheesy 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 now 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, BOHÈME | SUMMER 2018

exciting traditional Indian food. Chicken tikka is indescribably good. 52 Mission Cir., Ste. 110, Santa Rosa. 707.538.3367.

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. 703 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.707.843.7804.

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.

PHYLLIS’ GIANT BURGERS Burgers. $. Phyllis’ is the place to go to satisfy your burger craving. Great fries, too—garlic, sweet potato and curly. Various locations, including 4910 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa. 707.538.4000.

THE PULLMAN KITCHEN American. $$. Distinctive gourmet eatery featuring locally sourced fish, dairy meats and fresh seasonal produce. Expert service.

205 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.4300.

RIVIERA RISTORANTE Italian. $$. Family-owned and -operated, serving authentic Italian cuisine made using only the freshest ingredients.

75 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa. 707.579.2682.

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

Excellent and affordable wine list. Futbol! Two locations: Creekside Ctr., 53 Montgomery Dr., Santa

Bear on the Lake Bear Republic Brewing Co. opened in 1995 in Healdsburg, and its second Rohnert Park location on scenic Roberts Lake in Rohnert Park is a hit, too.

The menu is typical brewpub fare. For starters, go for the fried calamari, artichoke and spinach dip and macaroni and cheese.

The order of calamari is small, but lightly battered and good. The dip is so creamy it runs off of the chips. The best is the macaroni and cheese. The cheese is thick, and it’s garnished with breadcrumbs and herbs that elevate the dish. There are also good burgers (try the “black and blue”). Pizza shines here too. And the beer? Roberts Lake Sunset Wheat is a newer addition to the menu. It doesn’t have the citrus and fruit flavors associates wheat beer, but leans toward a Racer 5 with a fuller hoppy flavor and a classic wheat finish. bearrepublic.com/rohnert-park-brewpub

Rosa 707.544.3221 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 blend of Spanish, Japanese, African and native Peruvian flavors.

1129 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa. 707.523.4346.

SEA NOODLE BAR Thai. $-$$. Chef Tony Ounpamornchai owns the beloved SEA Thai Bistro in Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village. “SEA” stands for Southeast Asian and refers to Ounpamornchai’s use of neighboring ingredients and preparations. He also cooks with local and Western ingredients. The best thing about the noodles are the deeply flavorful broths that borrow from Vietnam’s tradition of noodle soups like

K&L

BISTRO The critics say: “K & L Bistro, located in downtown Sebastopol epitomizes simple, honest bistro fare. It offers a menu based on seasonal ingredients and French-inspired dishes such as chicken liver crostini, house-made boudin blanc sausages with frites, soft shell crab and crab cakes. Seafood items like grilled sardines and fresh oysters are also featured.”

RESERvATIONS: 707.823.6614 klbistro.com 119 South Main Street Sebastopol, CA

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Bay View Restaurant & Bar BODEGA BAY

Classic Italian Cuisine

All Ingredients Locally Sourced and Organic when Available Full Bar, Hearthside Lounge, Heated Outdoor Patio Fireplaces, High-Beamed Ceiling, Casual Atmosphere Piano Bar Saturday Nights Dinner with the Winemaker Featured Monthly Serving DINNER Wednesday – Sundays

800 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay • 707.875.2751 • www.InnattheTides.com or OpenTable.com

The Tides Wharf & Restaurant

No Seats Available… without a view of the bay!

A “Locals” Favorite since the 1930’s

A Small Sample of Our Menu

Shrimp Cocktail • Pacific Red Snapper • Crab Cakes • Filet of Petrale Sole • Oysters on the Half Shell Grilled Salmon • Fried Calamari • Steamed Mussels • Smoked Salmon • Crab Cioppino Dungeness Crab • Fish & Chips • Louie Salad • Prawns & Chips • Bread Bowl Chowder • Bodega Bay Burger Clam Chowder • Grilled Chicken • Hot Crab Sandwich • Grilled NY Steak • Fish Tacos • Steak & Prawns Linguini with Clams • Steamed Lobster Tail • Seafood Fettuccine • Steak & Lobster

OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Full Bar, Child’s Menu Fresh Fish Market • Gift Shop • Snack Bar Wine & Specialty Food Shop Food to Go • Pastry Shop • Banquet Rooms • ATM

The Tides Wharf

707.875.3652 • 835 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay • www.InnattheTides.com

pho and bun bo hue. 268 Coddingtown Ctr., Santa Rosa. 707.521.9087.

SEA THAI BISTRO Thai. $$. The dishes of exotic Bangkok come to California with some truly soul-satisfying dishes. 2350 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa.

707.528.8333.

SHUFFLES MAGICAL ICE CREAM SHOPPE Ice cream and magic. $.

Shuffles is hard to classify and hard to forget. They offer house-made ice cream—ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, smoothies—to go along with great magic shows. Shuffles also offers gag gifts, magic supplies and magic lessons.

123 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.544.3535.

SIMPLY VIETNAM Vietnamese. $$. Perfect for a full-flavored broth or bowl of pho during the winter, and a plate full of grilled prawns or lemongrass beef during the summer. Very casual dining environment, although it can get pretty busy for lunch and dinner during the weekend. 966 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.566.8910.

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THE SPINSTER SISTERS RESTAURANT Mediterranean. $$-$$$. A hidden gem with delicious and visually pleasing meals sourced from premium local purveyors. The perfect place for brunch. Located in the up-and-coming SOFA district surrounded by art galleries and independent shops. 401 South A St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.7100.

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

Fantastic steakhouse has revamped its menu, offering affordable choices while retaining high standards and elegance. Insanely

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inexpensive and excellent happy hour, 3pm to 6pm.

521 Adams St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.5100.

THE STEAKHOUSE AT EQUUS Steakhouse. $$-$$$.

Classic steakhouse with expertly prepared cuts of beef, prime rib, grilled fish and chicken and classic salads and side dishes. 101 Fountaingrove Parkway.

707.578.6101.

STEELE & HOPS Pub. $$ Goes beyond classic brewpub fare with inventive menu and beers to match. Long list of ales, IPAs and sours, and reimagined comfort food, like crispy Brisket Cigars in phyllo dough, flaky smoked turkey potpie, beer-battered fish and chips, and an excellent caesar salad. 1901 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.523.2201.

STOUT BROTHERS IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Irish. $$. Celtic pub meets California for Guinness, good food and friendly craic.

527 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.636.0240.

SUPERBURGER Burgers. $. Whether it’s the bacon cheeseburger, the premium veggie burger, the Sonoma chicken sandwich, the sweet potato fries or a heavenly milkshake, you can’t go wrong. SuperBurger flaunts all the classics with a homemade taste and feel. Cozy and small with incredibly friendly staff.

1501 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.546.4016. 750 Stony Point Rd., Ste. A-190, Santa Rosa. 707.843.3041. 7981 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati.

707.665.9790. 9238 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor.

707.620.0745.

TERRACE GRILL American. $$. Located in

the Flamingo Hotel and adorned with mid-century chic vibes, the Terrace Grille offers plenty of IPAs on tap to pair wonderfully with a plate full of fish and chips and other classics. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.523.4745.

THAI HOUSE Thai. $-$$. Classic dishes in fun setting (kick off your shoes for a more traditional experience) served by an always-friendly staff. The pumpkin curry and garlic catfish are standouts. 525 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.526.3939.

THE VAULT CAFE Cafe. $. Named after the building’s former life as a bank, the Vault Cafe offers fresh pastries and a lunch menu with hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and paninis, as well as a seasonal green salad, a “superfood” salad, and a hot bowl of the day served with house-made crostini.

6580 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.890.5270.

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 Dr., Santa Rosa, 707.527.7654; 1353 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 707.942.1443.

WILLI’S WINE BAR American/Mediterranean. $$-$$$. Willi’s pairs great wine with tasty tapas and small plates, including truffle fries, yummy macaroni and cheese, lamb chops, spinach and goat

cheese salad and flavorful beef cheeks with orzo.

Pace yourself! 4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa.

707.526.3096.

WESTERN SONOMA 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 Rd., Guerneville. 707.869.9093.

BACKYARD American. $$-$$$. Along with a 40-seat dining room, a large outdoor patio provides rustic ambiance at this spot helmed by chefs Daniel Kedan and Seth Harvey. Seasonal menus; every vegetable, fruit and animal is grown, raised or line-caught locally.

6566 Front St., Forestville.

707.820.8445.

BAY VIEW RESTAURANT 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. 707.875.2751.

BLUEWATER BISTRO California. $$-$$$. Homey and rich seafood with warm service. 21301 Heron Dr., Bodega Bay. 707.875.3513.

CASINO BAR & GRILL California. $. Chef Mark Malicki is a true Sonoma County star, offering a changing menu of locally sourced, inspired creations.

Unpretentious, creative and affordable, Casino is a whispered-about landmark among locals in the know.

17000 Bodega Hwy., Bodega. 707.876.3185.

CHILE PIES BAKING CO. Dessert. $. Sweet buttercrust pies, made from scratch every day. Go for the signature green chile apple pie, made with a sweet apple and green chile filling 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

ESTERO CAFE Diner. $$. The menu reads like classic diner fare— buttermilk waffles, chickenfried steak, tuna melts and cheeseburgers—but the restaurant stands out for locally sourced ingredients: the eggs are from Coastal Hill Farm in Valley Ford and the coffee from Taylor Maid, grass-fed beef is raised three miles away, and the ice cream comes from Straus Family Creamery.

14450 Hwy. 1, Valley Ford.

707.876.3333.

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

Get Gott’s Remarkably, Gott’s Roadside manages to serve Niman Ranch grass-fed burgers, inspired ahi poke crispy tacos and an allvegetarian Impossible Burger without a whiff of pretense. Yes, Gott’s has come to Marin County in Greenbrae’s Bon Air Center. It might be their most impressive display of comfort-food-meetsCalifornia-fresh to date.

Before it was Gott’s, the original St. Helena roadside burger joint was Taylor’s Refresher, founded in 1949. Brothers Joel and Duncan Gott bought the iconic restaurant in 1999, but didn’t change the name until 2010.

A signature neon “EAT” sign confirms the retro/diner vibe, but everything else is modern, open and airy. Stark white walls, an exhibition kitchen surrounded by glass and plenty of blonde wood tables and metal chairs make for a visually stunning interior. Unlike the other locations, the one at Bon Air features a bar with draft beer options, as well as canned

and bottled choices. Extra taps will allow the eatery to rotate seasonal and new microbrews to keep the selection varied.

Predominately Napa wines are available by the glass and bottle, and because it’s Marin, Revive Kombucha is also on tap.

Gott’s isn’t just for burger lovers.

The fresh tacos and inventive salads and sandwiches are not mere afterthoughts. That said, the burgers—including the California, with a fried egg, bacon and arugula, or the Western Bacon Blue Ring, filled with onion rings, Point Reyes blue cheese and bacon—are difficult to resist over a chicken kale caesar.

With a family-friendly menu that features just the right mix of familiar (sweet potato fries) and new (kimchi burger), Gott’s is almost certain to be an instant success. Oh, did I mention that they also have soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes in classic flavors? gotts.com

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

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DRAKES SONOMA COAST KITCHEN American. $$$. Working with a variety of local producers for cheese, meat and produce, this scenic spot overlooks Bodega Bay and serves hearty main courses of steak, lamb and duck along with sustainable seafood. Drakes Fireside Lounge is adjacent with a separate menu. 103 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay. 707.875.3525.

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GYPSY CAFE Modern Comfort Food. $$. Breakfast all day and excellent lunch featuring eggs Benedict, chilaquiles and pulled-pork sandwiches. Friday night dinners feature signature fried chicken, fresh local fish, burgundy pot roast, Diestel turkey meatloaf and organic spinach ravioli. 162 N. Main St., Sebastopol.

707.861.3825.

HANDLINE Seafood. $$. From Peter Lowell’s partners Lowell Sheldon and Natalie Goble comes a coastal California menu with locally sourced fish as the focus and a strong Mexican-plus-drivein angle. Made-to-order tortillas, fish stew, raw and grilled oysters, fish and chips, burgers and soft serve. Spacious outdoor seating and updated midcentury style repurposed from former occupant Foster’s Freeze.

935 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol. 707.827.3744.

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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. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

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.

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

Featuring locally caught fresh seafood, natural freerange lamb and poultry and organic Sonoma County vegetables. Make a reservation and spend the

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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 flair.

Consistently excellent and surprisingly innovative. 119 S Main St., Sebastopol.

707.823.6614.

LUCAS WHARF Seafood. $$-$$$. Dine overlooking the Bodega Harbor. Fresh, locally caught seafood. Next-door fresh fish 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.

116, Pascaline serves a small menu of sandwiches, salads and soups, and a beautiful assortment of baked-thatmorning pastries showcased in two glass display cases.

The business is the work of two French masters, executive chef Didier Ageorges and pastry chef Celine Plano.

4552 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. 707.823.3122.

PETER LOWELL’S California. $-$$. Casual, organic cuisine with a healthy twist and a strong, laudable emphasis on local ingredients. All food offered as takeout. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

7385 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol. 707.829.1077.

RAMEN GAIJIN Japanese. $-$$. A veritable emporium of Japanese cuisine that leads with the best ramen in the North Bay and backs it up with great izakaya (small plates), salads and an outstanding bar program created by cocktail guru Scott Beattie.

6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. 707.827.3609.

THE NECTARY Juice bar. $$ Juice and smoothie bar that serves 100 percent organic freshpressed juices, superfood and green smoothies, and probiotic beverages, all accompanied by acai bowls and other living/ raw food snacks and sweet treats. 6760 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.824.5600.

RIVER’S END $$$$. An eclectic spread of gourmet dishes with international influences.

Focusing on locally grown ingredients with a tremendous view of the ocean. 11048 Hwy. 1, Jenner.

707.865.2484, ext. 111.

PACK JACK’S Barbecue. $$. A casual spot to get some good barbecued grub, Pack Jack’s is anticipated once again to be serving authentic barbecue for a good price after a long, lamented closure due to fire. 3963 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol.

707.827.3665.

ROCKER OYSTERFELLER’S 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.

PASCALINE FRENCH PATISSERIE & CAFE Cafe. $-$$. Located in a historic storefront on Highway

RUSSIAN RIVER VINEYARDS & RESTAURANT California. $$-$$$. Located

at the Russian River Vineyards, the restaurant is a winery-based eatery, pairing dishes with their wines rather than the other way around. 5700 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Forestville. 707.887.3344.

SEA RANCH RESTAURANT California. $$. Dining ranges from casual tavern fare to formal small plates, appetizers and entrées. Award-winning regional wines complete the spectacular, oceanview dining experience.

Highway 1, the Sea Ranch.

707.785.2371.

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 sardines and superb smoked fish. 16222 Main St., Guerneville.

707.604.7250.

SONOMA CHOCOLATIERS Dessert. $. Fine flavors of tea and chocolates. All chocolates are between 62 and 85 percent Scharffen Berger dark chocolate.

Luscious and addictive; vegan options, bold flavors, 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 watch. 6760

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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 Rd., Graton.

707.823.7023.

WILLOW WOOD MARKET CAFE Mediterranean. $$.

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

Suddenly, polenta is a rock star. 9020 Graton Rd., Graton. 707.823.0233.

ZAZU KITCHEN + FARM Cal-Euro. $$$. Duskie Estes and John Stewart’s move to the Barlow

NORTHERN SONOMA 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 cuisine” 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 fixe 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.

CAMPO FINA Italian. $$. More casual than its sister restaurant, Scopa, Campo Fina is serving Italian staples such as pizzas and wood-fired meats. The focus of the menu is on simple Italian dishes. Bocce ball, too. 330 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.395.4640.

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 Rd., Windsor.

707.838.4667.

DIAVOLA Italian/Pizza. $$. Artisan wood-fired 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.

8 DRAGONS Chinese. $$. 8 Dragons offers refined but traditional takes on Chinese food served in a comfortable dining room with a wellchosen wine list. 1047 Vine St., Healdsburg.

707.395.0023.

HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT Indian. $-$$. A taste of Nepal in Sonoma County.

Curries and Tandooris delight. 810 McClelland Dr., 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 Rd., 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 reflected 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.

SPOONBAR Regional cuisine. $$-$$$.

Locally sourced dishes include sea bass, smoked bacon pork terrine, flourless 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.

SWEET T’S RESTAURANT & BAR Modern Comfort Food. $$.

Hush puppies, fried chicken, cornbread, ribs, burgers, mac ‘n’ cheese, the works.

9098 Brooks Road, Windsor.

707.687.5185.

WILLI’S SEAFOOD & RAW BAR Seafood. $$. Delicious preparations of the freshest fish and shellfish.

403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. 707.433.9191.

SOUTHERN SONOMA BRASIL BBQ South American. $-$$.

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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 wellrounded fare. If Terrapin has the game hen, get it! 1580 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay. 707.875.2700.

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.

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McKinley St., Sebastopol.

707.823.9376.

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Brazilian native Christina Faga shares the tastes of her homeland with a wide assortment of all-you-caneat grilled meats and a well-stocked salad bar. You won’t leave feeling hungry.

5306 Old Redwood Hwy., Petaluma. 707.665.0644.

CENTRAL MARKET Mediterranean. $$. Central Market has been a mainstay of downtown Petaluma’s dining scene since 2003, with rustic, wood-fired dishes and locally grown ingredients from chefowner Tony Najiola’s nearby Muleheart Farm. Great, welcoming atmosphere.

42 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.778.9900.

THE DRAWING BOARD Eclectic. $$-$$$. This Petaluma newcomer has created a buzz with its inventive dishes that draw on international ingredients and creative vegetarian and vegan dishes alongside hearty meat entrées. 190 Kentucky St., Petaluma.

707.774.6689.

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

offers Chinese comfort food with quick and excellent service. Fresh and flavorful food and highly recommended pot stickers.

Located just across the street from the Petaluma Boulevard Cinemas in downtown Petaluma, perfect for a dinner and a movie date or a walk around the historic downtown area once the meal is finished.

140 Second St., Petaluma.

707.762.6888.

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.

MICHAEL’S SOURDOUGH SANDWICHES Deli. $. Michael’s dishes out amazing sandwiches of all kinds with crisp veggies and freshly baked bread. 1320 Industrial Ave., Petaluma.

707.789.9711.

PUB REPUBLIC Pub Republic offers “urban pub cuisine,” burgers, fish and chips, and seafood with an emphasis on fresh, local and organic, with plenty of great beer on tap. 3120 Lakeville Hwy., Petaluma 707.PUB.9090.

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HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Japanese. $$-$$$. A breath of fresh air when it comes to Japanese food in the North Bay: true Japanesestyle sushi with many less common dishes. Super sake list. Impeccably fresh ingredients, real crab and seafood, not the imitation stuff. 101 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park. 707.586.0270.

THISTLE MEATS 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 Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707.772.5442.

JENNIE LOW’S CHINESE CUISINE Chinese. $$. Jennie Low’s

TWIN OAKS ROADHOUSE American. $-$$. Bought

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and newly remodeled by HopMonk’s Dean Biersch, Twin Oaks is still the same old Penngrove honky-tonk juke joint it’s been for nearly a hundred years. Look for a full bar, live music (with dancing on the revamped maple floors!) and outdoor beer garden. Lunch Monday–Saturday and barbecue Friday–Sunday from 6pm–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.

SHANGRI-LA Nepalese. $-$$. Authentic and enriching Nepalese cuisine. As its name suggests, a culinary paradise. 1706 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. 707.793.0300.

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.

THE SHUCKERY Seafood. $$-$$$. From the traveling oyster-bar sisters known as the Oyster Girls (Aluxa and Jazmine Lalicker) comes this seafood spot in the Hotel

Petaluma, where oysters are just the beginning.

Ambitious menu features a raw bar (natch), calamari relleno, Baja-style fish tacos, and local salmon and rockfish prepared in inventive ways. Many gluten-free options and a few veg ones, too. Hotel Petaluma, 100 Washington St., Petaluma. 707.981.7891.

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. $$. Artisanal, innovative pizza reigns supreme at acclaimed pie master Tony Gemignani’s restaurant and pizzeria.

Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park. 707.586.0777.

TUP TIM THAI Thai. $$. Tup Thai is now under new ownership and a new chef. The Petaluma restaurant offers a menu of Thai cuisine classic like green curry, pad Thai and tom kha soup. House specials include avocado prawns, duck basil and pad karie. 208 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. 707.762.5966.

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 floor for romancing cheek-to-cheek on

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Born on a Bayou It started with doughnuts. Beignets, to be more precise.

Rob Lippincott grew up in New Orleans, where he became a Merchant Marine captain and later a charter boat skipper. He developed a love for the powdery doughnuts and all-things New Orleanian before moving to California. Lippincott worked as a cook at Healdsburg’s late Bistro Ralph and then took a job as a winery mechanic before striking upon the beignet trade. He sold the quintessentially New Orleans’ doughnuts at farmers markets. He did well, but with a growing family, he had his sights on bigger things.

Rob knew the owner of Santa Rosa’s La Bufa Mexican Restaurant and heard he was planning to retire. After a year of negotiations, they struck a deal, and the Lippincotts began renovating the Fourth Street business to give it a distinct New Orleanian flavor, right down to the riverboat painting on the walls and twin Bevolo gas lamps out in front.

The restaurant has only been open a few months, and it’s already one of the most crowded restaurants in downtown Santa Rosa.

Maybe too crowded. Rob says the wait for lunch can approach an hour. The restaurant does not

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

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, family-run 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.

take reservations, but he’s trying to cut the wait time in half as the kitchen hones its game.

The breakfast and lunch menu is the same as that of the Healdsburg location. “We’re going to stick with what works,” Rob says. “Everything we make is New Orleans. I tried to put all my favorite food under one roof.

That means a menu of Crescent City classics like red beans and rice, cheese grits and andouille sausage, New Orleans–style egg dishes, fried green tomatoes and po’ boys and beignets.

“Beignets and po’ boys are our mainstays,” says Rob. He says his ideal meal for first-timers would be to start with fried okra and then move on to a fried shrimp po’ boy.

“That is the quintessential New Orleans flavor,” he says. theparishcafe.com/home/santa-rosa

EL MOLINO CENTRAL Mexican. $-$$. Sonoma County is loaded with Mexican restaurants, but there’s only one El Molino Central. No gooey cheddar-cheese-covered enchiladas here. El Molino is a showcase of regional Mexican food made with superb local ingredients.

The restaurant’s name means “central mill,” and all the corn for tortillas and their outstanding

tamales are ground onsite.

The result is simply the best Mexican food you’ll find in the North Bay. 11 Central Ave., Sonoma.

707.939.1010.

THE FIG CAFÉ American. $$. The neighborhood gem in Glen Ellen shines with delicious seasonal food and a great wine list and friendly atmosphere to match. No corkage fee.

13690 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen.

707.938.2130.

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He and his wife Karla opened the Parish Cafe in Healdsburg, and the menu of po’ boy and muffuletta sandwiches, seafood platters, gumbo and, of course beignets, was a hit. After four years of steady growth, the couple started looking for a second location.

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“With three kids, selling beignets at the farmers market wasn’t going to cut it,” he says, “but it was a start.”

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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 Dr., Glen Ellen.

707.343.1384.

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. 691 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.935.9100.

THE RED GRAPE Pizza. $-$$. Delectable New Haven–style thin-crust 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.

100 Boyes Blvd., Boyes Hot Springs. 707.939.2415.

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SUNFLOWER CAFFÉ Cafe. $-$$. Excellent, satisfying food served cafeteria-style. Terrific outdoor patio. 421 First St., Sonoma. 707.996.6645.

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TASCA TASCA Portuguese. $$-$$$.

Manuel Azevedo’s latest restaurant off Sonoma’s square, open till midnight nightly, focuses on small plates and big flavors from Portugal. The menu is divided into “Land,” “Sea” and “Garden,” with

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combo plates: three tapas for $15, five for $24 and seven for $32, such as chilled fava bean soup, a smoky sardine paté, and their specialty, crispy bacalhau—salt cod fish cakes. 122 W. Napa St., Sonoma. 707.996.8272.

YETI RESTAURANT Indian/Nepalese. $$$.

Serving traditional appetizers, like momo and samosa, curries, tandoori and vegetarian dishes. Two locations: 14301 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen, 707.996.9930; 190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 707.521.9608.

NORTHERN MARIN BESO BISTRO American. $$-$$$.

Novato’s Beso Bistro brings regional coastal Californian fare infused with global flavors to the idyllic setting of Hamilton Field. Regulars recommend the fish tacos, blackened salmon salad and the truffle fries, amongst many other options. The cozy atmosphere and outdoor seating add to the restaurant’s appeal.

502 S. Palm Dr., Novato.

415.883.6700.

BOCA TAVERN American. $$$-$$$$.

Featuring traditional American dishes with steaks and seafood from a wood-fired 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 California-cuisine take on such classic fare as steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal greens. Complete

with custom cocktails.

850 Lamont Ave., Novato.

415.893.1892.

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. 224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

WESTERN MARIN CAFE REYES Pizza. $$. At the end of the main drag in West Marin’s quintessential small town sits a wood-fired oven serving piping pizzas of perfection. Beer and oysters can be had as well. 11101 Hwy. 1, Pt. Reyes Station.

415.663.9493.

HALF DAY CAFE American. $$. The perfect place to have brunch, unwind or just sit back and read a book. The interior of the cafe is cute and cozy, adorned with planters hanging from the walls and ceiling and plenty of natural light coming through the industriallooking windows. Located in a historic building with exposed brick walls and a beautiful outdoor patio.

848 College Ave., Kentfield.

415.459.0291.

THE MARSHALL STORE Seafood. $$. The humble Marshall Store offers a classic Tomales Bay experience: bayfront 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.

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 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, Novato and San Rafael. mountainmikes.com.

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 under $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 unwavering commitment to local organic products,” and that’s pretty much what you get. The food is dependably inventive and delicious.

Highly recommended.

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

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 Pacific Way, Muir Beach.

415.383.6000.

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

107 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax.

415.258.4520.

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AMICI’S EAST COAST PIZZERIA Pizza. $-$$ Along with excellent pizza, Amici’s features yummy salads, bread sticks and thin-crust pizza that reminds any East Coaster of home.

1242 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.455.9777.

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 region’s 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 flavorful food in neighborhood-style Italian restaurant. 18 Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. 415.927.2316.

BLUE BARN Deli. $$. Blue Barn is a new style of neighborhood deli dedicated to quality food in both flavor and harvest.

Chef-driven and productoriented, the menu offers thoughtful salads, toasted sandwiches, grilled cheese and soups for customers who value quality ingredients and convenience from a

BOCA PIZZERIA Italian. $$-$$$. Neapolitanstyle pizza with local, seasonal ingredients, plus soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and heartier entrées.

Local micro brews and wine.

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

CAFÉ ARRIVEDERCI Italian. $$. Owners Pedro Ulloa and Carlo Scatena aim to offer a sophisticated but comfortable dining experience with a contemporary take on Italian food. 11 G St., San Rafael.

415.453.6427.

CAFE DEL SOUL Health food. $$. The food fits the name—full of soul and love. Cafe del Soul Gives customers the option to add hormone-free, free-range chicken or organic tofu to the already tasty wraps, salads, curries and other various vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Quinoa nachos are topnotch. 1408 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.457.5400.

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, wellloved 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.

FLATIRON Pub. $$ Flatiron is found inside a triangle-shaped building, featuring a great casual bar atmosphere, huge selection of beer, dark wooden walls and the floor of an old basketball court, lots of TV screens for sitting back and watching the latest game. Try the Reuben sandwich. 724 B St., San Rafael. 415.453.4318.

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. $$. Classically inspired Italian cuisine has a home in San Rafael at Il Davide. Look for dishes like scampi bruschetta, fresh pastas, grilled salmon and lamb stew, all served in an elegant setting. 901 A St., San Rafael. 415.454.8080.

INSALATA’S Mediterranean. $$$. Simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors. 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo.

415.457.7700.

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 five affordable days a week. The Jackson Cafe is operated in a partnership with the nonprofit Homeward Bound of Marin and its Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, in Novato.

The program offers job

training and a safe-kitchen certification 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. 415.456.9062.

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 Rd., San Rafael, 415.472.3323; 638 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 415.453.1238.

MAGNOLIA PARK KITCHEN American. $$. Located in downtown San Rafael, Magnolia Park Kitchen is a bistro that offers satisfying dishes and made-to-order sandwiches. Beer and wine served. Check out the great outdoor patio. 1016 Court St., San Rafael. 415.521.5591.

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 at the piano bar.

1585 Casa Buena Dr., Corte Madera. 415.924.2081.

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

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local artisan. The restaurant partners with many local producers, particularly the seasonal produce harvests of Oak Hill Farm, a small, sustainable and family-run farm located in Sonoma.

335 Corte Madera Town Ctr., Corte Madera. 415.927.1104.

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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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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.

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MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA Pizza. $$. Mulberry Street is a family-owned business. The original owner created the restaurant for his children.

He was from New York, and named Mulberry Street after the famous street in New York’s Little Italy. The menu expanded from a simple salad and several pizzas as guests began requesting their favorites. Also look for lasagna, penne rigate and spaghetti and meatballs.

101 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. 415.472.7272 .

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PICCO American. $$-$$$. Located in historic downtown Larkspur, 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 agnolotti, black garlic and chanterelle mushrooms.

320 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur.

415.924.0300.

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PIER 15 RESTAURANT & BAR Winner of numerous Bohemian Best Of awards, Pier 15 offers Italian and American food with a great bar and views of the bay.

A Marin County classic.

15 Harbor St., San Rafael.

415.256.9121.

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 Ctr., Corte Madera. 415.891.3265.

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, Larkspur and Tiburon. rusticbakery.com.

ROYAL THAI Thai. $$ Royal Thai offers a huge menu to look through, including vegan and vegetarian options.

Great Thai-style ambiance.

610 Third St., San Rafael.

415.485.1074.

SAN RAFAEL JOE’S Italian. $$. San Rafael Joe’s is a Marin County classic established in 1947

by Guido and Theresa Farina and Hector and Nancy Rubini. Well known for its contemporary Italian-American cuisine and fun atmosphere, the restaurant celebrates more than 60 years of business.

931 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.456.2425.

SOL FOOD Puerto Rican. $. Flavorful, authentic and home-style at this always crowded,

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.

SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT Frozen yogurt. $. Top off the delicious frozen yogurt with the wide variety of toppings they have to offer. Non-dairy, vegan options available. 916 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. 415.457.7947.

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 farmto-table American menu featuring salads, savory dishes, wood-fired pizzas, delicious desserts and daily seasonal specials. 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

TUB-TIM THAI Thai. $$. Corte Madera’s TubThai offers a menu of Thai cuisine classic like green curry, pad king and tom kha soup. For dessert, look for fried bananas and ice cream.

510 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. 415.924.1223.

Wah serves all your favorite Chinese classics, along with a dim sum and banquet menu. 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 ingredients and specialty steak and seafood dishes from the wood-burning grill.

The bustling bar has crafty specialty cocktails and over 20 California 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.

VIN ANTICO Seasonal market inspired cuisine, including stone oven flatbreads, handmade pasta, organic meats, sustainable fish and dishes that meld the familiar with the new.

881 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.721.0600.

FISH Seafood. $$-$$$. Incredibly fresh seafood in incredibly relaxed setting overlooking the bay. 350 Harbor Dr., Sausalito. 415.331.3474.

YET WAH Chinese. $$. Serving Marin County since 1969, Yet

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Top (Secret) Chef You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but the tidy house on Brown Street in Healdsburg is a secret food and drink R&D laboratory.

The kitchen is loaded with hightech devices like colorimeters and incubators. One wall is given over to an apothecary of spices, herbs, extracts, roots and functional ingredients used in recipe formulation. And there’s a custom-built beer cooler that comes out of a big log. For research, I’m guessing.

The idea behind Render is to collaborate with great chefs to create great food and drink products—chef-to-shelf they call it. State

authentic Mexican menu with American standbys.

Fun atmosphere. 382 Miller Ave., Mill Valley.

415.383.8164.

surroundings continue to attract visitors from all over the world and close to home.

810 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley. 415.381.9000.

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 rustic mountaintop

PICK ME UP CHOCOLATE Chocolatier $. Sophisticated, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate treats and truffle assortments, as well as a library of chocolate bars scattered around the store.

The verdict? Very good. State Bird Seed is great as a crusty layer on cider-braised ribs and excellent sprinkled on bitter greens or on pear-apple crumble.

It’s “not what any of these chefs set out to do,” says Peck, “but Render allows for that collaboration.” pilotrd.com

707 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.729.9557.

POGGIO Italian. $$-$$$. Truly transportive food, gives authentic flavor of the Old World. The cheaper way to travel to 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.

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

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Pilot R&D develops menus and proprietary food and beverage products for companies like Sprig, Exo, Avenir, Primal Kitchen and Barnana. While those projects are hush-hush, Pilot launched its own brand, Render, and has introduced a product called State Bird Seed, a partnership with San Francisco’s State Bird Provisions restaurant.

Bird Seed grew out of State Bird Provision’s transformation of leftover quinoa and seeds into a salty, crunchy snack that’s also used as an ingredient on other dishes. The Pilot team refined the process and created three flavors (sea salt, almond and rosemary, and furikake) and put it all an attractive, co-branded re-sealable bag.

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The team behind the company— Pilot R&D—is impressive. The four partners (Kyle Connaughton, Ali Bouzari, Dana Peck and Dan Felder) have résumés from some of the most acclaimed and innovative restaurants in the world: Momofuku, the French Laundry, Noma, Saison, Benu, Eleven Madison Park and WD-50. Connaugthon is the executive chef at Healdsburg’s Single Thread, which has earned two Michelin stars.

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Bay. 1200 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.331.3226.

SAYLOR’S RESTAURANT & BAR Mexican. $$. Cabo Wabo comes to Marin County.

Sean and Sonia Saylor bring their love for Mexican food and Baja California to Sausalito with dishes like ceviche, grilled fish, tacos and, of course, Cabo Wabo tequila. 2009 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1512.

SERVINO RISTORANTE Italian. $$-$$$. Simple and cozy with a dog-friendly outdoor patio with heat lamps (and blankets if you ask for them) and beautiful views of the San Francisco skyline in the distance make Servino a wonderful restaurant all year round.

Delicious seafood, wine, cocktails, pastas and bread. 9 Main St., Tiburon.

415.435.2676.

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.

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SWEETWATER CAFE American. $$$. A casual, musically influenced 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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AD HOC American. $$-$$$. Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant.

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Prix fixe dinner changes daily. Actually takes reservations. 6476 Washington St., Yountville.

707.944.2487.

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. 6534 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 ORIGINAL SOUTHERN BBQ 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.

THE CHARTER OAK American. $$$. Chef Christopher Kostow’s Charter Oak is centered on a celebratory, familystyle dining experience, with simple, approachable, and seasonal food – grilled meats, beautiful vegetables from their farm, local wines and unparalleled cocktails.

The menu reflects the

products of the Napa Valley through an elemental cooking style, with a hearth at its center and by highlighting one or two ingredients at a time.

1050 Charter Oak Ave, St. Helena. 707.302.6996.

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

6770 Washington St., Yountville. 707.945.1000.

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

Chicken, fish and “cut of the day” grass-fed beef are only some of the entrée options.

738 Main St., St. Helena.

707.963.4555.

FRENCH LAUNDRY Definitive 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.

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.

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 flavors and careful yet casual presentation. Brunch at Redd is exceptional. 6480 Washington St., Yountville.

707.944.2222.

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.

SAM’S SOCIAL CLUB American. $$$. Named after Indian Springs Resort founder and California’s first millionaire Samuel Brannan, Sam’s Social Club is open to the public and serves rustic American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a bucolic setting at the western foot of Mt. Lincoln. The expansive outdoor dining area features a fire pit and a geyser-fed water feature nestled into a handcrafted stonewall, taking advantage of the excellent Calistoga weather for alfresco dining.

1712 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.4969 TWO BIRDS/ ONE STONE Japanese. $$-$$$. Douglas Keane, known for his restaurant Cyrus, shows his passion for Japanese cuisine in his new spot Two Birds/One Stone in St. Helena. The stars of the menu are the eight yakitori items, like

Free Valet Parking Established in 1956, Pier 15 in San Rafael’s historic wharf district is now owned by legendary restaurateur Adriano Orsi, from the famous Ristorante Orsi of San Francisco and Novato. Adriano brings his Italian flair to several pasta dishes offering an array of sauces. Come and taste his father’s Oreste’s “Signature Dish” Seafood Cannelloni.

Enjoy beautiful views, classic cocktails, beer, wine and fine cuisine all in San Rafael just off Highway 101 at E. Francisco Blvd.

Happy Hour Specials Saturday & Sunday Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

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Restaurant & Pier 15 Harbor Street, San Rafael 415.256.9121 www.pier15sanrafael.com

duck breast with pickled cherries, turnips with spicy tamarind glaze, and prawns with charred limes and sudachi salt.

Dishes are low on carbs and high on umami. 3020 St. Helena Hwy. N., St. Helena. 707.302.3777.

YO EL REY ROASTING Cafe. $. Yo el Rey Roasting is a fair trade–certified, organic, California green–certified, Napa County green–certified, 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 ANGÈLE RESTAURANT & BAR French. $$$. Thoroughly French, but not aggressively so. 540 Main St., Napa.

707.252.8115.

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AZZURRO PIZZERIA E ENOTECA Italian. $$-$$$. The hippest little corner pizza joint in town, with an open kitchen and alwaysfull 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 fine. 4110 Howard Lane, Napa. 707.224.3300.

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BOONFLY CAFE California cuisine. $-$$.

Extraordinary food in an extraordinary setting.

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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. 707.226.3976.

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 bignés.

Traditional regional Italian with organic ingredients and a welcoming, casual atmosphere. 1141 First St., Napa. 707.224.6664.

CARPE DIEM WINE BAR California. $-$$. Right in the heart of downtown Napa, Carpe Diem’s contemporary and innovative menu includes a variety of seasonal flatbreads, an ostrich burger, the famed short-rib sliders and much more. Over 45 wines by the glass, six draft beers and an impressive reserve wine list round out this warm, inviting space. 1001 Second St., Napa. 707.224.0800.

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.

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

Contemporary food and outdoor dining with a Mexican flavor. Located on the river and serving authentic cocktails. Nightly specials and a love for 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 fireplace centerpiece, La Toque makes for memorable specialoccasion 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— incredibly authentic and balanced. A must-try for all Thai lovers. 1142 Main St., Napa. 707.226.8884.

MORIMOTO Japanese. $$$$. Upscale meets casual with a wide range of Asian-inspired 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.

NORMAN ROSE TAVERN American. $$. More than just suds ‘n’ grub–though that’s the name of the happy hour–this oldfashioned hangout with dark wood and rustic touches does pulled-pork nachos, wild boar burgers, osso bucco and crab-potato tots right. 1401 First St., Napa. 707.258.1516.

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.

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.

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DRINK The North Bay also goes by the name of “wine country.” While most people think of the Napa Valley, emerging winegrowing regions in western Sonoma County produce great stuff along with other famed appellations in Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley and even Marin County. But it's not all wine in these parts. The North Bay's beer and craft distilling industries have put the North Bay on the map. Maybe "Drinklandia" is a better name for us.

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 get a sandwich for the picnic all in one place. Fine estate Pinot and Chard, but Pagnano Zinfandel is the jewel, packed with luscious boysenberry fruit. Try the del while you’re here! 4120 Old Redwood Hwy., 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.

Awesome Possum On the eve of only their second official week of service, the team at Old Possum Brewing Co. were in good spirits.

“I don’t think we’ll have any shortage of customers,” bar manager Jordan Bothe cheerily says of their hideaway location in a south Santa Rosa business park. An avid microbrew hunter himself, Bothe says he’s already seen repeat customers come back, and bring more friends.

Also sanguine, Old Possum’s owner and head brewer, Sandro Tamburin, says, “People feel pleasure in finding these kinds of places.”

Besides, he’s got a backup plan— an even more under-the-radar brewery that’s been successfully operating on the site for four years.

Tamburin’s theme at Old Possum is all about sourcing locally and closing loops where possible. A hard-won food-service permit allows the brewpub to serve bread from Red Bird Bakery down the street with house-prepared bratwurst and pork chops made from animals fed with spent grain from their brewing process at a Windsor farm. On cue, the farmer shows up just as the brewery’s butcher and chef, Christian Velasquez, doles out samples of

wet-brined, house-cured ham.

“Better than mine,” he says approvingly.

Old Possum’s five beers now on tap include the quaffable Porch Pounder, made with pilsner malt; a collaboration with Fogbelt called Treehugger pale ale (get it—Fogbelt’s beers are all named after redwood trees), made with Admiral Maltings grain from Alameda, and the most “classic California” of the group; the amber, balanced Fuzzy Critter IPA, a hop-forward brew with English-style floral notes; and, the wildest option, a stout aged in Caribbean rum barrels. oldpossumbrewing.com.

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14347 Sonoma Hwy., Glen Ellen. 707.935.2600.

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. 4114 Ross Road, Sebastopol.

707.824.8204.

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

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.

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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.

9711 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707.473.9171.

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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 cool-climate Syrah.

Friday, 3–6pm; Saturday– Sunday, noon to 5pm, or

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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.

800.330.4064.

BUENA VISTA “Our future is our past” is the motto at this historic, remodeled and reinvigorated winery, founded in 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.

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.

707.433.8270.

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 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. 707.257.5784.

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.

DEERFIELD RANCH WINERY The finest wine caves this side of the highway. Twentythousand-square-foot 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 Hwy., Kenwood.

707.833.5215.

DE LA MONTANYA VINEYARDS & WINERY Small family winery turns out diverse small lots culled from the best of a large vineyard operation, just for kicks and giggles.

Tucked under Westside Road in a casual barn setting, a 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.

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. 707.546.2466.

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.

707.755.3300.

DAVIS FAMILY VINEYARDS Quintessential family-run winery. Phenomenal hospitality with impressive knowledge and friendly customer service.

Specializes in Pinot Noir.

They make a sparkling Pinot that’s not too sweet and not too dry, great for any special occasion. 52 Front St., Healdsburg. 707.433.3858.

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

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ENKIDU WINES Savage, dark Rhônestyle wines and floral, seductive rosé star in this Sonoma winery named for a supporting actor in Gilgamesh. Get introduced to toothsome Syrah and other pleasures at this comfortable tasting room located in genteel Kenwood.

Open 11am–6pm, Tuesday– Sunday. Tasting fee, $10.

520 Broadway, Sonoma.

707.833.6100.

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.

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FORCHINI WINERY Handsome Italianate tasting room, proudly stocked with gold-medal-bearing 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.

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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.

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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 Argentinian-style grill; plus movie memorabilia from The Godfather, Apocalypse Now!, and more.

Tasting daily 11am–6pm; restaurant till 9pm. 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville.

707.857.1471.

FREEMAN VINEYARD & 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.

Tasting by appointment.

Pinot Noir from top West County vineyards.

1300 Montgomery Road, Sebastopol. 707.823.6937.

GAMBA VINEYARD & WINERY The old vine Zin flows at this highly regarded but offthe-beaten-track little cellar.

Tasting by appointment.

2912 Woolsey Road, Windsor. 707.542.5892.

GEYSER PEAK WINERY New location, same great Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet blends and winemaker Ondine Chattan’s XYZ old vine Zin. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 2306 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg.

707.857.2500.

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 throughout the year in the outdoor amphitheater, including the annual Huichica Festival in mid-June. Open daily.

11am–5:30pm, June to midOct.; 1am–4:30pm, midOct. to May. 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma. 707.938.5277.

HANNA WINERY A Healdsburg, family-owned winery that was founded by a heart surgeon in Syria?

Hanna 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.

707.431.2705.

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 pour an 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. Not so complicated.

Count on the reds and plan to take a stroll down the informative “varietal walk” on the grounds. Summer hours, Sunday–Thursday, 10am–4:30pm; Friday– Saturday, 10am–5pm.

14335 Hwy. 12, Glen Ellen.

800.989.8890.

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. 9786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol.

707.887.1507.

J VINEYARDS & WINERY Save the sit-down, threecourse 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.

JIGAR WINES Housed in a former service station, Jigar Wines was spiffed up for its one-time stint as an art gallery. Inside, it’s just casual, walk-up winetasting. Whether it’s power of suggestion from the Ganesh statuette or the Grateful Dead poster, or just the choice of oak barrels, the 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir conjures up spicy incense.

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707.874.6123.

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. 707.431.5250.

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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.

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KAMEN 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

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Monday–Thursday, noon–6pm; Friday–Sunday, 11am–6pm. Tasting fees, $20 and $35. 707.938.7292.

KENDALLJACKSON K-J produces the popular wines gracing most American tables. 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 Kenwood’s 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. 707.282.4228.

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. 13250 River Road, near Rio Nido.

707.824.7000.

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 5-millionyear-old volcanic rock.

Tasting room open daily, 10:30am– 4:30pm. 9825 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood.

707.282.1537.

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 “bighair Pinot” has reinvented himself. Daily, 11am–6pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 4900 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg.

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.

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, Sunday– Wednesday; 11am–8pm, Thursday–Saturday. 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.

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

Award-Winning, Friendly, Scenic, Artisan Winery Toast with bubbles then roll into the reds…they’ll leave you breathless!

5700 River Road Santa Rosa Thurs – Sun, 10:30 – 4:30 woodenheadwine.com 707.887.2703

Jigar Wines Our small production winemaking techniques allow us to create wines that are a worthy representation of the vineyards from which they originate.

Tasting Room in Forestville 6615 Front Street 707.820.1225 www.jigarwines.com

a dark and stylish, full bar in the back. Make this your last stop of the day.

Daily 10am–5pm. $12.50 fee. 13414 Chalk Hill Road, 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 of place from Russian River Valley and the 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. N., Sebastopol. 707.823.7466.

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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.

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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.

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ORPHEUS WINES Orpheus Wines is a small production winery that offers sustainably made, 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, Orange Muscat and Viognier.

8910 Sonoma Hwy., 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 food-friendly 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. 707.861.9729.

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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team went the distance, 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; wine-education classes are available for groups. Open daily, 10:30am–7pm. Tasting fee, $5–$12. 107 North St., Healdsburg. 707.395.0960.

PRESTON VINEYARDS Ask a local which is their favorite winery, and 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.

RAVENSWOOD WINERY The winery motto is “No wimpy wines.” Ravenswood makes strong, muchpraised Zinfandels. A great place to learn that wine is supposed to be fun. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma.

888.669.4679.

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: CôteRôtie on the way to Beaune.

Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Tasting fee, $10. 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol.

707.829.8500.

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.

707.431.1533.

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 offer their best product skimmed from 160 acres at comparatively farm-stand prices. Daily 11am–4:30pm. Tasting fee, $5. 3850 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707.433.3261.

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–5pm daily. $10 fee.

5700 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Forestville. 707.887.3344.

SBRAGIA FAMILY VINEYARDS Ed Sbragia makes stellar Cab in Zin 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

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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 offbeat varietals from small, familyrun vineyards. Thursday– Sunday, noon-ish to six-ish; fees, $5–$15. 3354-B Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa.

707.575.3441.

SIMI WINERY Simi 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. 800.746.4880.

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. 707.933.9305.

SONOMA-CUTRER VINEYARDS 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. 707.528.1181.

SONOMA PORTWORKS Although it’s a small-time

crime to call a wine “port” that 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.

THOMAS GEORGE ESTATE Pinot pioneer Davis Bynum hung up the hose clamp and sold his estate, but the good wine still flows in a 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, hookahden-styled booth, and seasonal nosh. Open 11am to 6pm, Sunday–Thursday; 11am–7pm, Saturday.

Tastings, $5–$10; with food pairings, $10–$20. 102 Matheson St., Healdsburg.

707.433.2393.

TOAD HOLLOW A humorous, frog-themed tasting room begun by Robin Williams’ brother Todd 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.

TWOMEY CELLARS Wine should be delicious, plain and simple.

Twomey wines are foodfriendly, which means they balance modest alcohol and tannin with perfectly ripe fruit and crisp, mouthwatering acidity. This is wine that’s made to be savored and enjoyed the way you like it, 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 Road, Healdsburg. 707.431.4404.

WALT WINES Chardonnay and Pinot 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.

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Zinfandel. Open daily, 10am–5pm. 700 Grove St., Healdsburg. 707.433.3579.

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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 screw-capped 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 WINES 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.

MARIN COUNTY COULOIR WINES Handcrafted, vineyard designated Pinot Noir with a singular sense of place and time. The winemaking is deliberately minimalist; the intention is to support the wines while they convey their unique place of origin, vintage and variety. 72 Main St., Tiburon. 415.937.5698 WIN ERIES MARIN COUNTY

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HEIDRUN MEADERY Heidrun produces naturally 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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INCAVO WINE TASTING & COLLECTIVE All wines are curated by a very dedicated team that searches to find wines that are off the beaten path.

Wines are stocked from small batch wineries only.

An experience like no other.

1099 Fourth St., San Rafael.

415.259.4939.

KENDRIC VINEYARDS Kendric makes Pinot Noir and Viognier from their Marin County vineyards and Sangiovese from a family vineyard in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. 48 Tamalpais Ave, San Anselmo.

415.806.4944.

MANTRA TASTING ROOM Mantra is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of our high elevation vineyard sites in the Mantra is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of high elevation vineyard sites in the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys of Sonoma County.

Wines are made exclusively from the best blocks of our mountain-top and hillside vineyards and farmed to rigorous specifications to produce ultra-premium wines. 881 Grant Ave., Novato. 415.892.WINE. TREK WINERY Trek Winery began as a family-owned winery in 2007. They opened their first tasting room in 2013 in downtown Novato, and it has become a top venue for comedy and live music, along with great wines.

1026 Machin Ave., Novato.

415.899.9883.

N A PA C O U N T Y ADASTRA WINES To the stars! Or a big old horse barn. Here is a Napa winery that’s organic,

authentic, and makes a wine that pairs great with mammoth. 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.

ALPHA OMEGA WINERY The youthful Jean Hoefliger 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.

ARTESA WINERY Yet another treeless hilltop in the windswept Carneros turns out to be a striking, temple-like visitor center, with fantastic views. Spanish varietals Tempranillo and Albariño; Pinot, too. 10am–5pm daily; $10–$15 fee.

Chocolate, cheese and food pairings by appointment.

1345 Henry Road, Napa.

707.224.1668.

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.

1307 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga.

707.942.4912.

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.

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

2000 Main St., St. Helena.

707.257.5771.

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.

CAKEBREAD CELLARS If there’s such a thing as an elitist, mom-and-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.

707.963.5222.

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,” but authentically far more defensible than any other winery in Napa from legions

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Vines by Bike A ride to the all-but-hidden Stubbs Vineyard southwest of Petaluma, paired with wines sourced there by DeLoach Vineyards, makes for a great afternoon. Start in in downtown Petaluma, which has free, four-hour parking, just enough for this 42-mile loop. Passing the Petaluma Creamery, Western Avenue becomes Spring Hill Road, and the scent from eucalyptus windbreaks hangs in the air. A long-horned bull looks up, deep in dry grass, then resumes his determined munching. There are a few vineyards along this road, but more Angus than Pinot Noir.

On this side of the hill, patches of green still tint the yellowing hills at the end of June, and green blades stick up around hay bales drying in fields.

Here comes the reason why: the sky clouds over and I’m fighting a chilly breeze as ocean air makes one last run inland in late morning. This must be the gappiest place in the Petaluma Gap. For a spell, it might as well be February.

It’s a left at Bodega Avenue and the Coast Guard training center, then push on up Valley Ford Road.

Turn left on Fallon-Two Rock Road for a stretch, then right on Alexander, a quiet country lane for half the week until the shooting range fires up from Thursday to Sunday. At last, a left turn back to Petaluma-Tomales Road takes me to Chileno Valley Road on the right. A moderate climb through an oak forested ravine opens to a view of a swan-graced lake.

Right on Wilson Hill Road—now this is a climb. At the summit is the goal: a splendid view of Stubbs Vineyard, nestled in a little valley and sheltered from the harshest winds.

After enjoying a steep descent, watch your speed on the left at Hicks Valley Road, which leads to Petaluma-Point Reyes Road. Marin-bound bikers can make a pit stop at Marin French Cheese Company to the right; otherwise turn left toward Petaluma. The road is busy but provides a wide, smooth shoulder after passing the vineyards and olive groves of McEvoy Ranch. The sudden shift from country back into town is made gracious by the grand old houses of Petaluma’s D Street.

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The sparsely distributed vineyards of the Petaluma Gap region are perhaps best explored on a bicycle.

The sights, the smells and, of course, the wind inform a terroir experience that’s rewarding even without opening a bottle—but we will open that bottle.

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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 fee, $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 MexicanAmerican-owned 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.

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CHARLES KRUG WINERY Founded in 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 an 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.

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CLIFF FAMILY WINERY Clif Family Winery continues to offer new and fun tasting experiences while constantly delivering great customer service. Modern, sophisticated atmosphere, topped off with a food truck outside the tasting room.

Bring your bike, ask for a map and enjoy a beautiful bike ride around the winery.

707.968.0625.

of Champagne, this house of premium sparkling wine is a hard-to-miss landmark on the Carneros Highway.

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.

707.257.0101.

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.

707.942.4981.

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. 707.257.5782.

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 vineyard-driven wines, Cuvaison employs block-byblock 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.

1221 Duhig Road, Napa.

707.942.2455.

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.

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.

DOMAINE CARNEROS Inspired by Taittinger’s Château de la Marquetterie

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–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 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.

707.967.2826.

THE 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.

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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 wine-pharaohs 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.

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 Jean-

ROBERT BIALE VINEYARDS Was it the high scores that attracted the horde, or the excellence of the wine? It’s a chicken-and-egg type of question, but “Black Chicken” is neither chicken nor egg; it’s a bottle of Zinfandel. By appointment daily, 10am–4pm. Tasting fee, $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.

THE SAINT Wine bar. $$-$$$. The Saint wine bar is located on Main Street in St. Helena. In addition to a globetrotting wine list, the Saint offers artisan cheese, charcuterie boards and small plates and snacks. 1351 Main St., St. Helena. 707.302.5130.

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, all-terrain utility vehicle tours and lunch. Tasting room open 11am–7pm daily. Tastings, $15–$40. Ranch tours by appointment. 6490 Washington St., Yountville.

707.944.8200.

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

707.967.7221.

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.

810 Foothill Blvd., 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 bungalow is filled with enough gear to outfit a peloton, plus wine and espresso, too.

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

Charles Boisset has put his stamp on staid Napa producer. See, the Theater of Nature, depicting Biodynamics; feel, the Corridor of the Senses; luxuriate, in the membersonly Red Room; party, in the gold-plated JCB Room; or just taste good Cab in the club-like Crystal Cellar. Daily, 10am–4pm. Fees vary. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena.

707.963.3141.

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from celebrity consultant Michel Rolland and highrollers 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.

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The Real Bohemians If you’re looking at a map right side up, the namesake river of the Russian River Valley viticultural area appears to hang a sharp left right in the middle of the region, and weaves toward Guerneville through the redwood-forested canyon like a tipsy but determined tippler through an increasingly dark and crowded bar.

You might guess that, as a wine region, this artistic enclave and vacation wonderland would harbor the kinds of wineries founded by real bohemians, and you’d be right about that in the case of Korbel Champagne Cellars, whose estate vineyards have hugged a bend in the river since the latter quarter of the 19th century. Korbel was founded by three bohemians from Bohemia, proper.

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Confused? Long before the term “bohemian” was associated with impoverished artists drinking absinthe in louche company, it mainly applied to a region of hardworking German-speakers in the western part of what’s now the Czech Republic.

Not that student Francis Korbel didn’t get himself into a spot of radical fallout in 1848, the

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tumultuous granddaddy to 1968’s Prague Spring, with similar results.

For his part, Korbel was sent to the Daliborka Tower prison in Prague Castle, a fate that might only seem romantic if you’re drinking cheap Czech beer and scribbling in your notebook about it circa 1992. Still, long after Korbel got out, allegedly sauntering out the gates in civilian clothes, he memorialized his dreary imprisonment by building a brick tower reminiscent of Daliborka at his winery on the banks of the Russian River.

You’ll learn all this and more on the free tour at Korbel, which includes a smart, Ken Burns– esque documentary screened in a little theater with wooden pews for seats—sweater-vestwearing historian narrator not optional! The tour starts in the railway station of the Korbel brothers’ own stop on the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad—something to think about on your drive west on River Road, which was originally built as a railroad, not an auto road. korbel.com

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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 1870s.

The winery offers tasting and tours on a limited basis. 707.257.7922. 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.

BREWERIES SONOMA COUNTY BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING CO. 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.

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.

Try 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. 1305 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa.

707.978.3400.

HEALDSBURG TAP ROOM The Healdsburg Tap Room offers a huge selection of beer and wine from local and out-of-area producers.

Sip before you buy from the many beverages available on tap. 210 Healdsburg Ave.,

Healdsburg. 707.934.5092.

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. 707.769.4495.

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. 9000A Windsor Road, Windsor.

707.657.7624.

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 Sonoma County famous. When Pliny the Younger is released in the spring, beer lovers come from the world over. The rest of the 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.

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.

19449 Riverside Drive #101, Sonoma. 707.938.7422.

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

Stop in for a pint at their tap station, Thursday– Sunday. 7704-A Bell Road, Windsor. 707.838.2739.

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 hold 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. 707.823.3144.

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

707.963.9454.

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 self-described “cervezas” are full-bodied and refreshing, made in small batches by hand.

22985 Burndale Road, Sonoma. 707.938.1880.

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Tastings include spiced nuts and dried cherries, but sample-size 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.

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MARIN COUNTY 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 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. 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.4677.

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 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.

N A PA C O U N T Y DOWNTOWN JOE’S RESTAURANT & BREWERY With a brewery built

by Chuck Ankeny—the great-grandson 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.

NAPA SMITH BREWERY 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 gold-medalwinning IPAs, wheat beers, pilsners and more at Napa Valley’s only production brewery. 101 Yolano Drive, Vallejo. 707.252.4392.

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

DISTILLERIES GRIFFO DISTILLERY Petaluma’s Griffo Distillery is a family-owned distillery that focuses on a grain-to-glass approach to creating hand-crafted artisan spirits. 1320 Scott St., Petaluma. 707.879.8755.

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HANSON SPIRITS Hanson Spirits makes awardwinning organic vodka from wine grapes, a natural in Sonoma County. Look for flavors from cucumber to ginger to espresso to just plain vodka-flavored. 22985 Burndale Road, Sonoma.

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NAPA DISTILLERY The Napa Distillery is the first distillery to open in the city since Prohibition. Founded by Arthur and Lusine Hartunian, the distillery creates unique spirits like their Napa vodka, made with single vintage Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. They also make more than a dozen small-batch spirits including Old Hollwood

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Ginn. Belly up to their inviting tasting salon and shop at the Oxbow Public Market. 601 First St., Napa. 707.265.6272.

SONOMA COUNTY DISTILLING CO. Founded in 2010 in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County Distilling Co. makes small batches of rye whiskey, wheat whiskey and a “West of Kentucky” bourbon.

Tours by appointment. 5625 State Farm Drive #18, Rohnert Park. 707.583.7753.

SONOMA COAST SPIRITS Sonoma Coast Spirits makes hand-crafted whiskey, liqueurs and Trueglamour lemon drop martini, a premixed cocktail that won a gold medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 1333 N. McDowell Blvd. #F, Petaluma. 707.331.0718.

SPIRIT WORKS DISTILLERY A newcomer to Sonoma County,

Sebastopol’s Spirit Works offers singularly delicious gins and vodkas as well as a sloe gin.

Be on the lookout for Spirit Works’ rye whiskey. It’s aging in barrels now. 6790 McKinley St., Sebastopol. 707.634.4793.

STILLWATER SPIRITS & MOYLAN’S DISTILLING Another Petaluma distillery, this house of spirits makes vodka, Cabernet Sauvignon grappa, gin and Asian pear brandy as well as bourbon and rye whiskey.

611 Second St., Petaluma.

707.778.6041.

PROHIBITION SPIRITS Sonoma’s Prohibition Spirits makes a celebrated limoncello (Limoncello di Sonoma), as well as Hooker's House bourbon and Sugar Daddy rum. The spirits are finished in wine barrels. Tasting room open by appointment.

23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma.

707.721.6390.

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MUSIC The North Bay's musical roots run deep and the variety of venues reflect the region’s thriving music scene. We've got top notch concert halls like the Green Music Center and Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and clubs of all shapes and sizes that cater to just about every style of music—from jazz to punk to folk to jam bands to reggae and beyond.

SONOMA COUNTY ANNIE O'S MUSIC HALL Formerly the Last Day Saloon, the downtown Santa Rosa space has recently been reinvented as a modern dance club and venue. Live music, standup comedy and community events all easily fit in the large back room, and a full bar and local beer on tap keep the good vibes going.

120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.

707.542.1455.

JitN offers an emerging artists program that gives these young musicians opportunities to perform live at concerts, alongside professionals. Players are selected mainly through teacher recommendations from local schools, and perform at venues throughout the Bay Area.

“The reality is that in the tradition of the art form, mentoring has always been a really vital and

essential part of the process,” Guarneri says. “You can learn more in 10 minutes on the bandstand than a whole semester in a classroom.”

Most of JitN’s concerts are free, because Guarneri believes that giving back to the community is the best way to become part of it.

Guarneri, who lives in Fairfax, teaches trumpet at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and performs with two of his own jazz groups, has enjoyed a successful career in the music business, including 15 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 10 years playing on TV and movie soundtracks and recording four CDs. “For me, it’s a way of giving back for the great life that I’ve had in the music business,” he says of JitN. jazzintheneighborhood.org

ARLENE FRANCIS CENTER Community center located in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square combines education, culture and entertainment in the spirit of bolstering progressive social change, environmental sustainability and inspiring creative achievement. Aside from a large stage area where local and touring bands

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When Mario Guarneri was just 13 years old, he played trumpet onstage in a concert with jazz legend Louis Armstrong. The lifechanging experience, which he credits to his first teacher, led him to establish Jazz in the Neighborhood (JitN) in 2013, a Marin-based nonprofit that mentors young, aspiring jazz players.

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AQUS CAFÉ Fostering community in Petaluma’s foundry wharf, this café is equal parts watering hole, meeting place and live music venue. Local offerings, including readings, science salons, and lectures intermingle with bands and songwriters seven days a week with inviting and communal energy. 189 H St., Petaluma. 707.778.6060.

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perform, the center’s café and classrooms host everything from circus skills workshops to children’s music classes.

99 Sixth St., Santa Rosa.

707.528.3009.

THE BIG EASY Petaluma’s new underground venue echoes elements of a New Orleans jazz club while offering a variety of Sonoma County’s eclectic music offerings in a hip and intimate speakeasy environment, six nights a week. A full dinner menu help make the space a destination for date nights that can keep you dancing late into the evening. 128 American Alley, Petaluma.

707.776.7163.

B&V WHISKEY BAR & GRILLE Award-winning chef Carlo Cavallo mixes an upscale gastropub experience with a friendly concert venue in Sonoma’s historic downtown plaza.

Musically, the club combines DJ’s spinning hits for late-night dance parties and local bands amping up the atmosphere with good tunes and good times.

400 First St. E., Sonoma.

707.938.7110.

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THE BLUE HERON RESTAURANT & TAVERN Deep in the redwoods of west Sonoma County, this rustic room, first opened in the late 1800’s, brings live music six nights a week to the friendly folks who call the small town of Duncans Mills home.

Summer Sundays on the patio are a special treat, with barbequed oysters and cold beer accompanying the tunes and scenic views. 25300

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Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills. 707.865.2261.

THE LOUNGE AT FLAMINGO RESORT Under the iconic glowing neon pink flamingo, Santa Rosa’s premier hotel, spa and lounge features something for everyone. From salsa and swing dancing to party bands playing rock, soul, funk and R&B, the retro dance floor and stateof-the-art sound system make the lounge one of Sonoma County’s top nightlife hotspots. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.

707.545.8530.

GREEN MUSIC CENTER All-wood flooring, fabulous acoustics, intricate architecture and woodwork, high ceilings and natural light sneaking through the walls—the Green Music Center is Sonoma County’s premier music venue. A terrific place for leisurely picnicking with friends on the lawn. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.

866.955.6040.

HOPMONK TAVERN Trendy, rustic beer garden-style terraced outdoor seating area.

Topped off with live music during happy hour, appetizers made to share and an excellent selection of locally and nationally crafted beer. Locations in Sonoma, Novato and Sebastopol. hopmonk. com.

HOUSE OF ROCK Santa Rosa’s newest rock ’n’ roll venue debuts this summer with classic rock favorites, red hot modern day rockers and sizzling jazz performers.

Featuring a spectacular

sound system, brand new recording studio and up close concert experience, fans of rock can get the VIP experience without paying VIP prices. 3410 Industrial Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.791.3482. rockstaruniversity.com.

LAGUNITAS AMPHITHEATERETTE & TAP ROOM If there’s one thing the folks at Lagunitas love as much as beer, it’s music.

First, there’s the outdoor taproom stage that pairs local bands with craft brews five days a week, at 4:20 on the weekdays and 3pm on the weekends.

In addition, the top indie rock, folk, soul and pop artists from around the country pack into the brewery’s small outdoor bowl, lovingly known as the Amphitheaterette, each summer in one of Sonoma County’s top concert series. 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

LUTHER BURBANK CENTER FOR THE ARTS The recently renamed Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is one of the top performance and arts education halls in the North Bay. Additionally, they put on premier concerts and events by quality acts and promote the work of local artists.

50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa.

707.546.3600.

MAIN STREET BISTRO Also known as the Main Street Station, this relaxed club-like bistro has won favor with Italian food and drinks served in close proximity to the Russian River.

Performances in its piano bar and cabaret room vary, but most are congruent within the genres of jazz, folk, and acoustic. 16280 Main St., Guerneville.

707.869.0501.

MCNEAR’S MYSTIC THEATRE One of the most beloved performance venues in the North Bay, the former Vaudeville Theatre turned live music destination features early 20th-century design and state-of-the-art sound.

The Mystic is a popular location for both local artists and seasoned touring performers of all genres. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma.

707.775.6048.

MCT’S BULLPEN A Guerneville sports bar that often dances the night away with a live DJ and local acts. Karaoke, pool, and video games are also pillars of the social life at this venue. 16246 First St., Guerneville.

707.869.3377.

MURPHY’S IRISH PUB A pub with a distinctly European vibe mixes an authentic ambiance with a family-friendly atmosphere and adjoining patio space. Murphy’s offers live music, standup comedy, literary events and more, fueled by an international selection of beers on-tap and great food. 464 First St. E., Sonoma. 707.935.0660.

OCCIDENTAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS West County’s arts center that offers cultural events and artistic creations; there is a strong emphasis on serving the

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Rock Artist For the last several years, graphic artist Katie Kincade has made her mark on music in Sonoma and Marin counties as an in-demand concert-poster designer. She also produces eye-popping original album art, band logos, T-shirts, drumheads and more.

“I’ve always been doing art in one form or another,” says Kincade. Growing up in Southern California, she moved to San Francisco to study fine art at San Francisco State and moved to Petaluma in 2005. A photography major, with a minor in graphic design, Kincade says she didn’t do much with the degree until a friend in rock band the Grain asked her to make a logo for them.

local community and giving them access to new art horizons. 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. 707.874.9392.

PHOENIX THEATER This unstoppable venue has burned down twice, yet rose from the ashes stronger than ever. Now

a classic punk rock nightclub, the space has a history inclusive of all performing arts, from opera origins to movie house to rock and roll and hip-hop. Despite its historical flare-ups, the Phoenix is currently a nonprofit community treasure open to human

“I learn new things about what’s possible every time I do a poster,” she says. “But I think I’ve found my look.” kinkykatdesigns.com.

beings of all ages.

201 Washington St., Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

RAVEN THEATER A center dedicated to preserving the meaning of performing arts and the community’s connection to them.

Today the Raven offers

an eclectic variety of performances skewed towards pleasing their community. 115 North St., Healdsburg.

707.433.6335.

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Kincade’s main source of inspiration is her favorite band, the Grateful Dead, which

influences her overall look, best described as a twisted throwback to concert art of the 1960s. Many of her posters depict nature scenes, like rosebeds or waterfalls, bordering psychedelic representations of people or animals that swirl within circular patterns and jump off the page in striking poses.

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She did, and then she made a concert poster for them, then another and another. Word of mouth spread quickly, and now Kincade works full-time as a graphic artist, working almost strictly with local bands and festivals. Kincade’s work is marked by highly detailed, densely layered and colorful splashes of illustration that complement a musician or band’s sound. Her portfolio includes work for Steve Kimock, the Greyboy Allstars and Poor Man’s Whiskey, and venues like Terrapin Crossroads and HopMonk Tavern.

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Sweet Songs In the eight years that vocalists, multiinstrumentalists and songwriters Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey and Vanessa May have lived and played together as Rainbow Girls, their collective spirit has helped them grow as individuals, too.

“Playing as part of this collective has given me an opportunity to find harmony in my own life, in the most natural sense of the word,” says May. “To bring that to other people is really important, and has been a driving force for me.”

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Last year, Rainbow Girls unveiled their first album as a trio, “American Dream,” which touches on experiences of love, loss and what May calls the political storm going on. “There’s been a lot of dissonance around, people having a hard time finding where they fit in,” she says. “Rainbow Girls’ and my own journey with this is to help people find that harmony in their own lives.”

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Named after the so-called Rainbow House where the three first met and hosted weekly open mics while attending school in Santa Barbara, Rainbow Girls moved to Bodega Bay after college, living in a cottage on Gowdey’s grandparents’ property when they’re not touring the U.S. or Europe.

There they continue to cultivate original, richly layered, three-part harmonic folk music and connect to the North Bay musical community through a weekly open mic series at the house.

“We moved up to the North Bay, and at first felt like it wasn’t home because we were traveling so much and had such deep roots in Santa Barbara, but as soon as we started doing open mics again, we realized we do have friends here and we do have something to contribute to this community,” says May. “And in that, we’ve seen so much of our own growth.”

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Ever since late 2015, when Santa Rosa Symphony conductor and music director Bruno Ferrandis announced his plan to step down from the podium after the 2017–18 season, the symphony has searched the globe to find his successor. The search is over.

Thirty-year-old Francesco Lecce-Chong begins his tenure with the orchestra next season.

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Born in San Francisco, Lecce-Chong is a rising star in the classical world. He is currently also conductor of the Eugene Symphony in Eugene, Ore., and this summer he wraps up his stint as associate conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

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Lecce-Chong is excited about expanding the community's access to music. "I'm passionate about making sure that people of all ages and all backgrounds have a chance to experience what we do," he says.

That sentiment is a major component of the symphony's mission, and Lecce-Chong praises its youth orchestra as well as its various school and after-school programs. "It's important that we not only invite kids to the concert hall, but that we go to them and offer our services," says Lecce-Chong. "I want to be with an orchestra that has those priorities."

consistent stream of live music, often promoting up-and-coming Sonoma County musicians.

Exhibitions of art and other performances are also made available here.

8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati. 707.795.7868.

amazing staff” with a traditional neighborhood bar experience featuring lots of live music and the monthly North Bay Cabaret variety show on the outdoor patio. 1910 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. 707.843.5535.

SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY Led by conductor Bruno Ferrandis, the 80-member orchestra performs seven triple sets of its classical concerts October through May on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Other popular programs include a Symphony Pops series, a Saturday-afternoon dress rehearsal series, a choral concert and a new Family Series. srsymphony.org.

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SOMO VILLAGE EVENTS CENTER Located in the sustainable Sonoma Mountain Village, the Event Center houses Sally Tomatoes Cafe and Bar as well as the SOMO concerts. There are both inside and outdoor partitions, capable of serving many guests. It’s super green! 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park. 707.795.3550.

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TWIN OAKS ROADHOUSE As the name suggests, this iconic Sonoma County venue preserves a rustic remnant of the past rural culture.

Recently acquired by HopMonk’s Dean Biersch, the rollicking joint hosts many live musicians and offers a delectable throwback experience.

5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove. 707.795.5118.

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WHISKEY TIP Whiskey Tip boasts “great music, good vibes and

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142 THROCKMORTON THEATRE Nonprofit performing-arts organization offers a wide variety of performing arts such as musicals, comedy, jazz, cabaret, dance and classical concerts. They also offer various educational programs ranging from choruses to full productions on stage. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

DANCE PALACE Originally opened in 1971 as a dance studio, this center specializes in fitness-oriented classes— dance, yoga, Pilates, and many others. Located in West Marin, Dance Palace is a communal space where people can come and engage with fellow community members and take health and wellness classes as well as attend culturally rich events. 503 B St., Pt. Reyes Station.

415.663.1075.

FENIX Curated by famed musician-turned-booker Mel Saunders Jr, this supper club features a wide variety of musical performances and dining options. You can also live stream the musical performances online, so if you can’t make it to the main hall, you can still enjoy the music from

the comfort of your own home. 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

HOPMONK TAVERN NOVATO Novato’s HopMonk is a triple threat. Excellent pub grub and brews, a cozy “session room” for live music and a spacious outdoor space for food, beer and more music.

Because the venue is located in the Vintage Oaks shopping center (no cranky neighbors) HopMonk can turn it up loud. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

KANBAR CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The performing arts wing of Osher Marin JCC, this multi-faceted center includes several venues and a diverse lineup of musical acts, culinary events and theatrical productions.

The grand Hoytt Theater and intimate Kurland Lounge host everything from classical and world music to standup stars and best-selling authors.

There’s also the outdoor Swig Field where the center’s Summer Nights concert series brings headlining stars to the hills of Marin. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael.

415.444.8000.

19 BROADWAY CLUB Long-running venue brings a casual nightclub scene to Fairfax with a full bar and open mics, as well as live performances of various genres such as blues, Americana, jazz, rock, soul and more every night of the week. 19 Broadway Club also puts out a menu of burgers, fries, tacos, meatball sandwiches, and much

more. 19 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 415.459.0293.

MARIN CENTER Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this beautiful civic and performance center boasts a wide variety of shows and entertainment, ranging from music performances to comedy shows to the Marin County Fair. Some upcoming performances are Whose Live Anyway?, Bill Maher and Ringo Starr.

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6800.

NO NAME BAR No Name Bar specializes in live jazz and blues played in a casual laid-back atmosphere. Enjoy drinks from the bar as well as a back patio at this historical venue. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

OSTERIA DIVINO Inspired by local and organic flavors, this restaurant and venue provides authentic Florentine cuisine and a wide variety of live music on a nightly basis. Music genres include jazz, blues, latin, and piano performed in the old world-meetsmodern atmosphere. 37 Caledonia St., Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

PANAMA HOTEL RESTAURANT Victorian-styled bed and breakfast inn charms with elegant dining in a historic space paired with live music nights.

Local musicians play at the Panama Hotel and Restaurant on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

PERI'S SILVER DOLLAR A dive bar in the best sense, this 80-year-old

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institution boasts great live music, entertainment, and good food. There is a bar and a back patio where you can go to listen to the music and have a drink. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

RANCHO NICASIO Rustic event venue holds a variety of live music as well as seasonal BBQs and dancing.

This Southern-themed hangout offers food such as meatloaf, chicken-fried steak, and barbeque delights. 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

SAUSALITO SEAHORSE Located right on the waterfront, this Italian seafood restaurant sits among the houseboat community on Sausalito’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Live music such as jazz, tango, flamenco, rock ’n’ roll, salsa, opera, world music and funk can be heard every night of the week.

305 Harbor View Drive, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

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SMILEY’S SCHOONER SALOON An Old West saloon built back when the Gold Rush took over California, this beloved watering hole offers live music as well as open mics and karaoke nights. Taken over last year by new owners committed to continuing the saloon’s long and storied tradition, Smiley’s also serves up classic American food, and is equipped with other staples such as a pool table and darts.

41 Wharf Road, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

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SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL Nothing short of a Mill Valley icon, the music hall offers roots, folk and rock music from nationally touring acts and the best North Bay musicians.

The adjoining cafe boasts locally sourced foods that is beautifully made and tastes delicious. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

TERRAPIN CROSSROADS Situated along the canals of central San Rafael, this homegrown gem offers both food and music with a seasonal farm-to-table American menu. Founded

by Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh, the venue’s several rooms and new backyard space bring together a non-stop, allstar lineup of musicians and extended jam sessions sure to please.

100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

NAPA COUNTY BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB/NAPA VALLEY OPERA HOUSE A landmark in downtown Napa for 130 years, the historic opera house boasts two floors of concert entertainment.

On the ground level, the world famous Blue Note Jazz Club offers all-star entertainment in an intimate setting.

Up the stairs, the massive concert hall welcomes live music and events from a wide range of hosts including BottleRock Napa Valley and NapaShakes.

1030 Main St., Napa.

707.880.2300.

DOWNTOWN JOE’S BREWERY & RESTAURANT Leave your troubles at the door and relax in this sports bar and casual venue. Big burgers, ice cold beer and a friendly staff will ease you onto a barstool while local bands play four to five nights a week, including a weekly caravan of all-stars from the West County Blues Society and Sunday Funday DJ nights.

902 Main St., Napa.

707.258.2337.

JARVIS CONSERVATORY A jewel in Napa, this beautiful concert space engages in classical music, opera, world music and more. Opened with a grant from the Jarvis family 20 years ago, this 100-year-old building is also the home to the Napa Valley Youth Symphony Chamber Music Ensemble, and offers art film screenings, opera and Baroque workshops and other culturally rich endeavors.

1711 Main St., Napa.

707.255.5445.

NAPA VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT LINCOLN THEATER With a focus on sustaining arts and music in Napa Valley, the nonprofit theater regularly presents worldclass artists and varied performances. The home for Symphony Napa Valley also partners with events like the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway and Festival Napa Valley for all-star concerts, dance recitals, theatrical productions and more.

100 California Drive, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

SILO’S Situated along the Napa River in a historic mill, this small club looks like a speakeasy to the unaware patron. Though as soon as you walk in, the power of the room invites you in to listen to local acts and touring bands alike. Jazz, rock, soul and pop music can be heard four or five nights a week, meaning there’s no bad time to check it out. 530 Main St., Napa. 707.251.5833.

UPTOWN THEATRE Stunning in its art deco design and beloved for its headlining schedule of concerts, this landmark venue in Napa is a destination for fans of music in the North Bay and beyond. The former movie house, originally built in 1937, now brings audiences closer to their favorite bands than they thought possible, and offers meet-and-greet VIP packages for many of the visiting artists. 1350 Third St., Napa. 707.259.0123.

THE WHITE BARN Originally a carriage house built in the 1870s, the beautiful White Barn has been transformed into a 75-seat performance venue that features performances from classical, jazz, flamenco and world music luminaries as well as theatrical and spoken word performances. Run by a dedicated group of volunteers and supported by the generosity of donors, this gem of St. Helena also regularly donates to other Napa Valley charities, spreading the love for the benefit of all. 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave., St. Helena.

707.987.8225.

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