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- Going to Sonoma
I'll be in Sonoma for a few days in August of this month and while much of my schedule has been set I was hoping, at the suggestion dmcker, to accumulate valuable information such as we've done for Napa.
So who has the goods on Sonoma?
Just to begin I'll be staying at the Best Western right in Sonoma, good rates, a nice property and walking distance to central Sonoma.
Dining?
Wineries?
Let's hear it all!
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455 - Reply by oceank8, Jun 23.
Food- Girl in the Fig; quite possibly the best restaurant I have eaten at! For dessert, get the port sampler with the cheese plate. They put a fig compote on there that is fabulous!
Also, don't forget a visit to Vella's. Spectacular cheeses! It is just a small store on one of the side streets that has been there forever.
The Best Western is a great location and there are lots of small winery tasting rooms in town.
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3 - Reply by evaem, Jun 23.
I've spent a lot of time in Sonoma and have many friends there... let me ask around and I'll get back to you!
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820 - Reply by HondaJohn, Jun 23.
@Greg ... I'm the Sonoma Curator so I got plenty of info for you. Anything in particular you are looking for?
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01 - Reply by jessicatrujillo, Jun 24.
Try the Red Grape right off the square (by Bank of America)for thin crust pizza or Della Santina (by the theater on the square), sit outside and have the veal. Delicious!
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- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Jun 24.
Great start, Thanks!
John,
I'm hoping to replicate our great Napa resource thread. I'll be archiving this info so we can build a where to go and what to do database so any and all suggestions would be appreciated!
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33 - Reply by Derek67, Jun 24.
Greg,
Della Santina just off of the square for lunch or dinner. For wine go to some of the lesser knowns like Bartholemew Park and Wellington.
Have fun!
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1140 - Reply by dmcker, Jun 24.
Are you going to try to cover all of Sonoma, or specific areas (e.g. Russian River Valley). I assume you want recs for places to stay, too, to cover all the bases...
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- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Jun 25.
I am looking for any and all suggestions. I will be staying In Sonoma itself, the "city" of, so dining suggestion within walking distance of the plaza are of particular interest, but all suggestions are encouraged and welcome!
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45 - Reply by danpetroski, Jun 26.
Estate is The Girl and the Fig's new Italian outpost - a couple blocks outside the plaza. Cafe le Haye can't be beat as well. As for other great dining, Zazu (on Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa) is my all-time favorite and Cafe St. Rose in Sebastopol. Also, Eloise in Sebastopol (new restaurant from a New York team of owners/chefs) and K&L Bistro also in Sebastopol. As for wineries, many to choose from, let's see where this thread takes you. I'll chime in some more then.... Plus, let me know what your dates are and it would be great for Honda John and me to meet you out for dinner.
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- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Jun 26.
Will do!
So what's the best place for wine by the glass in Sonoma?
