Welcome to a new season! Everyone here seems to crowd Firestone Grill for the food, outdoor patio dining, or sports pub laid back environment. I guess the food is OK but the menu is shorter than the mini skirts on campus and the line for food is always out the door....
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Industry Night
The close-knit community in Anderson Valley has even more cohesive groups within the wine business. One night a month, a different winery hosts a gathering of those who make their living in wine. Some are tasting room hospitality...
Libby’s
Lots of locals recommend this Mexican restaurant in "downtown" Philo. Any Mexican food lover would be intrigued by what locals say about it. Almost all recommended the carnitas, which is a favorite of this cuisine. But, they have trouble with this typically tender...
Handley Cellars
Anderson Valley is blessed with lots of elegant sparkling wine because its coastal influence is ideal for growing grapes like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, commonly used in bubbles. Wineries like Roederer and Scharffenberger specialize in sparkling wine and may have some...
Mosswood Market
This place may feel like a coffee house. But they serve bakery style food that includes empanadas and some uniquely delicious wraps. They are best known for their mango chicken wrap. But what takes your breath away is the mango chicken salad, which is most likely the...
Table 128
Special occasion meals at the Boonville Hotel are always at this roadhouse restaurant. This month, it is only open on weekends for a prix fixe dinner but every course served would make Julia proud. Farm-to-table fresh ingredients inspire the cooking staff based on the...
Acquerelle
You've got to love a town where the hippy chick sitting next to you at the bar is the organic farmer who grew the broccoli featured in your risotto. No joke! She told me she'd picked it 2 hours ago and that it's a rare heirloom variety originating in Italy. Dressed on...
The Buckhorn
Giants are back! It's only pre-season but Timmy cut off all his hair for the occasion! Now, he looks like his mom had to drive him to the game but, hopefully, it will change his luck on the mound. Does this mean he's no longer The Freak? Best place to watch a Giants...
Apple Farm
The easiest way to satisfy your inner Gypsy is to rent one of these cool huts for a wine getaway or a farm stay at the Philo Apple Farm. What’s a farm stay? I didn’t know either but it does sound like it defines itself. Here’s where...
Second Saturdays in Hopland
On the second Saturday of each month, several tasting rooms in Hopland celebrate by offering special wine discounts, food pairings, and live music. If you want to get a taste of the town that has the most solar power per capita in the world, visit Hopland on the right...