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TRAVELING GOURMET | SMALL TOWNS, BIG TASTE

Sebastopol, California, population 11,000) In this Sonoma County town, you’d expect amazing California Cuisine. At Blue Ridge Kitchen, chef Matt D’Ambrosi remains...

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This California City Is the Gateway to Wine Country and Redwood Forests

" In this 12-acre outdoor market district, you’ll find stores from 40 different local artisans, including glassblowers and crystal healers....

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19 Best Restaurants for Newcomers to Sonoma County

Of the hundreds of amazing restaurants in Sonoma County, a handful stand out as the best-of-the-best destinations for newcomers. The...

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Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County

Hello summer! As the sizzling season continues with meltingly hot days and everlasting nights, thoughts turn to ice cream and...

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Where to get the Best French Fries in Sonoma County

When times are good, when times are bad, French fries are there for you. They’re crispy, salty, slathered with ketchup...

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Where to Get the Best Sushi in Sonoma County

Chef Jake Rand is obsessed with authentic Japanese food and studied for years in Japan. Hands down, his sushi tops...

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World Atlas | Sebastopol, California

The Barlow – a culinary center spanning 12.5 acres devoted to celebrating art, wine, and creative local cuisine. Tourists and...

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Sebastopol’s new cutting-edge bar pours wine from nearly every Sonoma AVA

“Traditional tasting room visits are actually declining,” says Kerry Thedorf, co-founder of Region, a self-serve wine bar in Sebastopol that...

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Sonoma restaurants: The best new places to eat from Sonoma to Healdsburg

The next day after a bike ride to Dirty Girl Donuts, we make our way to The Barlow, the 12-acre...

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JG Switzer Workshops | North Bay Bohemian

Located in The Barlow in Sebastopol, JG Switzer produces handcrafted blankets from wool sourced from one of the oldest operating...

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The 50 Best Restaurants in Sonoma

Who wants to meet for a drink? Who’s ready to stay up late on a warm June night? We all...

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'Head West' for the summer at The Barlow

Now that summer is swiftly approaching, it is the perfect time for the Seawolves to discover more of Sonoma County....

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Vote For The Barlow! | Press Democrat Best of Sonoma County 2022

Now is the time to vote for your favorite businesses in Sonoma County! We made it through the nomination process...

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7 Charming Small Towns Near Napa Valley That Aren’t, You Know, Napa

The coolest attraction is probably The Barlow, an apple-processing plant turned outdoor market district with artisanal coffee, farm-to-table food, artisan...