By Michelle Stansbury, Marie Claire Sonoma is often described as the quieter sister of Napa Valley, but the top-notch wine...

Take a California destination famous for great wine, add amazing weather and its resulting bounty of fresh produce, and toss in the devotion...

Located in Sebastopol’s chic Barlow District, California Sister is the go-to spot for botaniphiles looking not only for plants and...

Dickinson Glass: These Venetian-style spiraled flutes are absolutely mesmerizing—within each sits a signature marble made by encasing 24-karat gold and pure silver,...

New Year’s Day is all about starting the year fresh, and on the right foot. Why not mark the occasion...

Golden State Cider is throwing their hat into the apple brandy ring, following the success of other local cideries’ experimentation...

This Holiday season revelers can’t go wrong with a visit to Sebastopol’s cutest shopping center, The Barlow. Everyone loves the...

Bars and restaurants throughout the country are ditching traditional wine lists for more innovative offerings, like wine walls and wine...

Your holiday shopping can’t get any more local than by supporting the artists and makers who spend their weekends as...

The holidays are coming, and chances are you’ve already started on your shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But there’s always that...

Machines are also a low-pressure way of tasting wine, says Kerry Thedorf, co-founder of Region. The inviting, light-filled Sonoma-focused tasting...

This Holiday season revelers can’t go wrong with a visit to Sebastopol’s cutest shopping center, The Barlow. Everyone loves the...

From cooking to painting to developing a palate for fine wine, or a new appreciation for music, the extra time...

True story: It's impossible not to enjoy a visit to The Barlow, the buzzy outdoor market in Sebastopol. The fairly...

If you're throwing a holiday party, your spread needs some tastful décor, as well as the right music, lighting, etc....

The Barlow: There's so much to love at this 12-acre market with distinctly local breweries, restaurants, wine shops and artisan producers....

There was a time when Sebastopol was dotted with so many apple trees, it was known as the “Gravenstein Capital...

Warming chorilocos are a childhood favorite of chef Carlos Rosas, who fondly remembers his mother making fresh chorizo and salsa...

Fall is cider time, and Sonoma County is hard-cider central, with nationally recognized brands like Golden State and Ace as...

It’s 8:30 a.m. on a Thursday in a hop yard nestled in a sheep and cattle ranch south of Santa...

A collaborative effort occurred between farmer, maltster and brewer within Sonoma County. Working with its partners, Seismic produced a beer...

Take a stroll with your date through the Barlow, 12 acres of spots that are perfect for getting to know...

Salmon Crudo At Fern Bar in Sebastopol, Calif., chef and owner Joseph Zobel lightly cures local king salmon between sheets of toasted...

Pinot Noir is a wine varietal that plays well with others, whether its paired with food or enjoyed on its...