Cranking out three meals a day, plus brunch isn’t an easy task for a chef. Janine Falvo makes it look easy, weaving in fun, innovation and an eye for seasonal local foods into her menus at the house restaurant for The Lodge at Sonoma. Unlike other wine programs, which seem like an afterthought, Falvo works closely with house sommelier Chris Sawyer to make meaningful pairings. 1325 Broadway, Sonoma, (707) 931-2042.
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