The intimate venue has generated so much buzz in the broader music community that artists are going out of their way to tour through Sonoma County to experience it.

With a refreshed menu, updated decor and Charlie Palmer at the helm, Healdsburg Bar & Grill steps into its next act — keeping the classics locals love while sharpening its food and cocktail game.

For the coast's annual Chowder Day, a dozen Sonoma County restaurants will fire up their giant kettles and dish out samples of their finest chowder.