PRESS
Mom may have told you she has everything she needs, but was she thinking about spectacular geode coasters when she said that? This Mother’s Day, give her that little thing of beauty she didn’t know she wanted or needed – a visit to a few Sonoma County boutique might reveal just the perfect gift. Of course, that doesn’t get you off the hook for spending the gift of time together.
Continue reading
There’s no road map to what makes a dish iconic. Instead, it’s a roughly sketched record of personal experiences, memorable moments, and collective consent. We worked as a team to hash out these winners, striving to represent the people, the land, the ingredients, and the point of view of our foodie paradise. At times, a truly outstanding pick came from little more than a gut feeling...
Continue reading
Food and wine destination in Sonoma County seeing uptick in business.Barney Aldridge, founder of The Barlow in Sebastopol, explains what’s new at his wine country destination since Sonoma County shifted into the orange tier.
Sebastopol is having somewhat of a renaissance. For decades, it was known for is plum and apple crops, and in the late 1960s it became a refuge for Haight-Ashbury’s migrating flower children. They flocked to the North Bay’s green hills and valleys wanting to live off the land, many joining communes and partaking in all that 1967’s Summer of Love had to offer. Today, Sebastopol’s main attraction is The Barlow, a former applesauce canning plant that belonged to prominent resident Thomas Barlow and his family. The Barlow now houses a walkable maze of local businesses that offer plenty of wining, dining, tasting and shopping.
Continue reading
Whether you’re craving a gooey deep dish pizza or a slice of NY-style pie, we’ve got just the place for you. There are only three things needed to make a perfect pizza – crust, sauce and cheese. Sure, pepperoni, anchovies or pineapple may be required on your pizza, but the pure expression of a great pie needs no gilding.
