![]() ![]() After Petaluma, head west to The Marshall Store. A lot of Sonoma wines are really bright they have a nice acidity that cuts right through the rich barbecue. Get a glass of rosé and half a pound of fatty, Texas-style brisket or St. From there you can go to Brewsters in Petaluma, a big beer-and-wine hall that does amazing barbecue. Very small, ice-cold beers, no cell phones allowed. It’s an old auto shop with a little country bar on the side. My first stop is Ernie’s Tin Bar in Petaluma. “Because we’re close to the coast at Scribe, I often take friends or family there. You can hike up to the northernmost tip and see rare tule elk.” Point Reyes National Seashore is the best, though-an amazing place. Then there’s Jack London State Historic Park near Glen Ellen, which is part of his old vineyard and estate. It’s right above the town square, so it has nice views of the valley. “The Sonoma Overlook trail is really mellow. If you go on a weekend, make a reservation.” How to Get Outdoors It’s an old-school hot springs resort where you can take a mud bath or just chill. ![]() ![]() Indian Springs in Calistoga is also pretty cool. He had this wabi-sabi way of presenting art, which was a big influence on how we wanted to communicate the stories that came before us at our vineyard. He was a local artist who did a lot of interesting sculptural work and site-specific pieces. “One of my favorite places to visit in the Bay Area is 500 Capp Street, David Ireland’s old house. They have a snazzy rooftop pool, restaurant, and bar.” It’s on Market Street and is about as downtown feeling as it gets in San Francisco. Friends of mine just opened the San Francisco Proper Hotel, too. And they’ve got a pool! Austin’s Bunkhouse Group is behind it. For a casual but cool stay in the city, I like the Phoenix Hotel in the Tenderloin. “There are a couple good spots in San Francisco, starting with Cavallo Point, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. They also have a good selection of international bottles.” They have a strong, well-rounded selection of new California wines and are pretty in tune with the Sonoma/Napa industry. “ Arlequin in Hayes Valley is the sister shop to San Francisco restaurant Absinthe. It’s a more interesting version of terroir.” He sometimes works with different varietals, too, the way people did 100 years ago. They tell an interesting story and produce more distinct flavor profiles due to how deep their roots stretch. Morgan Peterson has a knack for finding old vineyards that are special and rare. is opening a new tasting room on Sonoma Square. We’ll drink beer and eat tacos, which is a nice antidote to wine country-just really fun.” Where to Drink Chefs from all over the world cook at Scribe, and we’ll often take them to Jalisco afterward. It’s a tortilleria during the day, and at night, they have a little taco stand. It’s very casual-you order at the counter-but it’s some of the best Mexican food in the state. “ El Molino Central in Sonoma is a more traditional spot using really high-quality ingredients. You can jump in, eat something delicious, and pop out. You’re getting thoughtful food sourced from all the best places, served in a loose environment. It’s a casual restaurant that happens to have a three-Michelin-star chef behind it. “ The Charter Oak is one of Napa’s most exciting new restaurants they’re really having fun up there. It’s family-style and really fun and communal. Its sister restaurant, The Progress, is next door. Servers will come by and be like, ‘Hey, we just made this do you wanna try it?’ It’s really interactive and has a lot of energy, so you eat a lot. Like many other Northern California restaurants, it’s very produce-driven, but Stuart prepares and presents the food in a dim sum style. She’s blending Mexican flavors with really local ingredients her trout tostada is incredible. “ Cala in Hayes Valley is a newer restaurant I like it was opened by Gabriela Cámara, a chef from Mexico City. It’s the place to get Dungeness crab and fresh oysters. Another classic, delicious spot is the old-school Swan Oyster Depot on Polk Street. I like to have a nice big lunch there and order the seasonal pizzetta. “ Chez Panisse is the mothership of great California restaurants-and still making incredible food nearly 50 years after it opened. ![]()
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