Despite what many envisioned after watching the media coverage of fires that raged through Sonoma and Napa County in 2017, Napa Valley remains virtually unblemished to the eyes of visiting tourists… Napa Blossoms Having spent several weeks in the area last summer, I anticipated a visual and emotional assault during […]
Chef Allen Routt creates delicious French-inspired New American dishes at his restaurant The Painted Lady. Hidden in Oregon’s wine producing Willamette Valley, Allen and his wife (Jessica Bagley) use their combined creativity and inspiration to bring forth edible works of art lavishly served in a manner worthy of a gala […]
The Sonoma County Wine Country near Healdsburg, California, offers a more relaxed vibe than its neighbor Napa Valley. After tasting and sipping your way through this serene countryside, lay your head to rest in one of thirteen rooms or suites at the Honor Mansion. Peace and Quiet Situated in a […]
Great food abounds in California, but Healdsburg features a trio of exceptional establishments serving scrumptious gourmet treats. Whether you choose to leave your dinner in the capable hands of Chef Valette by ordering his “Trust Me” tasting menu at his namesake restaurant, treat yourself to delectable dishes in a neighborly […]
