Westside Road in Healdsburg is the cool end of the Russian River Valley. That’s just fine … Thomas George evokes Burgundy in Russian RiverRead more
California cuisine comes full circle at Dry Creek Kitchen
What began in northern California when Alice Waters opened Chez Panisse in 1971 has evolved into … California cuisine comes full circle at Dry Creek KitchenRead more
Trattore: a little bit of Rhône, a whole lot of rock and roll
Walking into the tasting room at Trattore, it’s easy to expect that the sound system might … Trattore: a little bit of Rhône, a whole lot of rock and rollRead more
Cocktails honor the Barnsley spirits
Jon Mattson, dining manager at Barnsley Resort (597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, Georgia, 877-773-2447, barnsleyresort.com), has … Cocktails honor the Barnsley spiritsRead more
Barnsley’s Rice House cooking exalts Southern tradition
About 30 years ago, a farmhouse from the Rice Plantation in nearby Rome, Georgia, was dismantled … Barnsley’s Rice House cooking exalts Southern traditionRead more
Barnsley lights up a Southern Christmas
What’s better than an atmospheric ruin with a romantic backstory? An atmospheric ruin with a romantic … Barnsley lights up a Southern ChristmasRead more
Sonoma Cider stands out in heart of wine country
The 20 or so downtown wine-tasting rooms in Healdsburg are almost an embarrassment of riches. Sometimes … Sonoma Cider stands out in heart of wine countryRead more
Comstock embodies Sonoma wine country living
The success of the 2004 film Sideways made California Merlot unpopular for a while. But the … Comstock embodies Sonoma wine country livingRead more
Buy top foodstuffs at SHED, or sit and be served
“This is a chef’s dream,” Perry Hoffman said as he surveyed the busy scene in SHED … Buy top foodstuffs at SHED, or sit and be servedRead more
Aptly named Bella fashions lovely Zinfandels
Coming up the driveway to Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves (9711 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, … Aptly named Bella fashions lovely ZinfandelsRead more