Healdsburg

by MSK 1 year ago

Looking for recommendations for locations to host the Rehearsal dinner for our sons wedding in Sept. I would be great to find a private room rather than have to burden of renting out an entire rest...

by Melanie Wong 6 years ago

Healdsburg Shed, a modern grange, opened its doors last Tuesday. I did a quick walk through on Friday afternoon. The airy, light-filled retail and food prep space features seating inside and out ...

by Melanie Wong 7 months ago

My heart sank when I read the news last week that Chef Perry Hoffman would be leaving the Healdsburg Shed at month's end. https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/major-healdsburg-chef-leaving-shed-head...

Hi Melanie, I'll be visiting Healdsburg with my wife for her 30th Bday in early November and was looking for a nice dinner one night to celebrate. It doesn't have to be in Healdsburg, just within...

by Melanie Wong 7 months ago

Duke's Common opened in February, taking over the space formerly occupied by Scopa. It's a collaboration between Chef Shane McAnelly of The Brass Rabbit (and Chalkboard) and the Team of Duke’s Spir...

by Melanie Wong 10 months ago

The first thing I read this morning in my FB feed was the announcement below from Cafe Lucia of its closing. On my way home today, I stopped at the restaurant to see if any other info might be a...

by Melanie Wong 10 months ago

Not having any gardening ambitions, I've driven past Mix Garden store on the north end of Healdsburg hundreds of times and never stopped in. The plant nursery is busy this time of year selling vege...

by Melanie Wong 2 years ago

A recent dinner at Chalkboard in Healdsburg was saved by the desserts. The end of our meal was so strikingly better than the many savory dishes we tried, I asked if the kitchen had a designated pas...

My two girlfriends and I will be visiting Sonoma (staying in Sonoma Valley Best Western) for 2 full days next month. We are somewhat wine novices, but would like some help in narrowing down our po...

by Melanie Wong 12 years ago

Last September I reported on Mateo Granados' stunningly delicious Yucatan tamales. (report and photo - http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39507 ) Now nearly a year later, the ex-Dry Creek Kitch...

We will be on the Sonoma side for a day, 9/9/17. We are tasting at Kistler and (fingers crossed) Williams Seylem in the early afternoon, followed by lunch. We are going to be in Healdsburg for dinn...

Hi! We are choosing between Barndiva and Valette for our upcoming trip to Healdsburg. If you could only do one, which would it be?

by Melanie Wong 2 years ago

Duke's Spirited Cocktails opened this summer on the plaza by alums from Spoonbar. Many of the botanicals used as flavorings and garnishes are home-grown for a hyperlocal approach to craft cocktails...

I am helping organize a bachelorette weekend with 8 girls to Sonoma. Does anyone know if there is a way to get free or discounted tastings in and around Sonoma? Most tastings are $10, but when you ...

Marcia G./Tablehopper clued her readers in on Jordan Winery's newsletter. I checked it out and once you finally get past all the Jordan hype, there's a couple of pages of local food/winery news. He...

Hey, all...I am heading up to Santa Rosa for work this weekend. I have Single Thread booked for Saturday night. Looking for a place to have dinner on Friday night when I arrive. A few placed I have...