Locals Travel Tips

04/11/2023

03/12/2023

Follow me for wine tips and pairing suggestions.

08/11/2022

https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2022/sebastopol-restaurants-best-day-ever/

Sebastopol is Wine Country's most quirky, laid-back destination — and it's getting incredibly hip. Here's how to spend one fun, food-filled day there, with pizza from Psychic Pie, lemongrass fried chicken from Khom Loi and other restaurant recommendations.

03/23/2022

Follow this Instagram account for some good travel tips

02/25/2022

Yeah…. Life around here does not suck.

10/05/2021

Petite Sirah? Toraño Salomé. A wine to lose your head over…

09/19/2021

https://www.sonomamag.com/explore-the-fast-growing-foodie-scene-in-occidental/?gSlide=1

A new generation of restaurateurs are taking the reins of Occidental’s historic kitchens and bars, bringing fresh ideas to the 175-year-old town. Here are 6 restaurants to check out.

07/13/2021

pioneer cemetery in Nevada City, California

05/04/2021

https://www.winecountry.com/blog/most-beautiful-wineries-sonoma/

From lushly landscaped gardens to stunning architectural features, these 10 most beautiful wineries in Sonoma County leave a lasting impression.

04/18/2021

https://www.insidehook.com/article/san-francisco/three-northern-california-road-trips/amp

From literal volcano hunting to a Michelin-Starred food tour that will actually require you to burn some rubber

03/19/2021

Russian Ridge Preserve is beautiful no matter the season, but it's especially breathtaking during the spring wildflower bloom.

03/08/2021

https://thebolditalic.com/amp/p/a8fddfc6e48c

‘Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.’

03/04/2021

Compare clam chowders along the coast, nibble on fresh cheeses amid the green pastures of west Petaluma, or take in wildflower season just outside of Healdsburg.

02/27/2021

Follow this gorgeous trail through the redwood forest and you'll eventually come across the lovely little waterfall known as Fern Falls.

02/16/2021

Hidden gems.

The diners, delis, and under-the-radar eateries that rarely get the accolades they deserve but still remain popular with neighborhood regulars.

02/08/2021

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/seafood-eat-in-windsor-serves-up-delicious-fish-you-can-count-on/

Carey Sweet chalks up one uneven visit at Windsor restaurant to a bad day in the kitchen. They recovered.

02/08/2021

https://www.sonomamag.com/these-sonoma-restaurants-are-serving-up-special-meals-and-deals-for-valentines-day/

Restaurants throughout the county are coming up with amazing outdoor dining and takeout meals to share with someone special on February 14.

02/06/2021

https://www.sonomamag.com/top-patios-in-sonoma-county-that-are-now-open/?trk_msg=JSPDDC7OQ06K9D3E7JJP1RCLTC&trk_contact=1O7SRKO08U325EMMHJOTS3IHI4&trk_sid=HR3UBFP2HOCRHUPOSLN7H4HSP0&utm_email=24E39441E5A2548F845C75D957&g2i_eui=W3hUOs5Yw5rxyPDvlULqt7IhzVfBq3Sw&g2i_source=newsletter&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sonomamag.com%2ftop-patios-in-sonoma-county-that-are-now-open%2f&utm_campaign=smag_sheltering

Sonoma County restaurants have reopened their patios for al fresco dining. Here are a few favorites.