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What does Gwyneth Paltrow and co. like to eat and drink in Sonoma County (kale? acai? turmeric?) and where do they rest their coiffured heads? If you are as curious as we are, click through the gallery to behold Goop’s favorite spots in Sonoma County. (Courtesy photo MacRostie Winery)
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Barndiva in Healdsburg is "hands-down" one of Goop's "favorite dinner spots" in Sonoma County. "The food is sourced locally and always inventive, while the rustic barn setting is such a fun change from the norm." We would also recommend Barndiva's Gallery Bar & Bistro. An art gallery by day, they are open for lunch, brunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday; on Sundays evenings there's classic French supper. Don't miss the eclectic collection of British Cigarette Cards. (Photo by Chris Hardy)
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Catelli’s in Geyserville is another Goop favorite. "The siblings who now own and run Catelli's are the third generation of restaurateurs at this much-loved Italian spot. Everything from the wine to the vegetables is locally sourced, and it's all really nicely priced," says Goop. We recommend trying chef Domenica Catelli's "Ultimate Burger," one of the best burgers in Sonoma County. (Photo by Chris Hardy)
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In Sonoma, Goop recommends The Fremont Diner for their “old-fashioned comfort food—the fried chicken and waffles, fried chicken sandwich, and especially the homemade pies.” We recommend showing up early (they don't take reservations) and be prepared to wait an hour on weekends (order a Salted Caramel shake from the airstream in the back while you wait). (Photo by John Burgess)
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Goop also likes Chef Manual Azevedo's classic Portuguese dishes, with a twist, at LaSalette in Sonoma. We also recommend Azevedo's second Sonoma restaurant, Tasca Tasca, for small bites, with lots of flavor. Drop in for a Sagres beer or refreshing glass of vinho verde wine, and stay for the Azorean mac and cheese, linguica (pork sausage), caldo verde (Portugal’s national soup) and fried potatoes with piri piri pepper seasoning. (Photo by Erik Castro)
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For cocktails, Goop heads to Healdsburg's Spoonbar, "a great place to get a feel for the talent in the region's many distilleries." This just happens to be another one of our favorite happy hours in Sonoma County. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Ramen Gaijin authentic ramen and Japanese gastropub in Sebastopol is "a welcome–and unique–addition to the Sonoma food scene," according to Goop. This is also a nice spot for al fresco dining, in fact, it is one of the best places to eat outside in Sonoma County. (Photo by John Burgess)
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The Spinster Sisters, tucked away in the SOFA district south of downtown Santa Rosa, may not be on every visitor's radar, but Goop did not miss this locals favorite dining destination. More than offering kale on the menu (and we agree, the wilted kale salad is indeed delicious), Spinster Sisters also features an urban vibe and art exhibitions. We recommend coming here for breakfast, try the Joe's Benedict paired with a Kimchi Bloody Mary (more favorite Bloody Marys in Sonoma County here). (Photo by Alvin Jornada)
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For American cuisine with French influences, and a taste of history, Goop heads to Valette in Healdsburg. "The history in this space dates back to the 1930s when his [Dustin Valette's] great grandfather owned the property." Did you know that owner and chef Dustin Valette served food to fire victims during the devastating North Bay Fires? Learn how Sonoma County restaurants fought the fires with food here. (Photo by Chris Hardy)
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Goop's final favorite restaurant spot in Sonoma County is Santa Rosa's Bird and the Bottle. "Jewish comfort food, Southern fried chicken, and Korean seasonings may seem like unlikely bedfellows, but that's kind of the point. In an open kitchen, chef Mark Stark turns out chicken fried oyster lettuce wraps, crispy skin salmon wings with kimchee salt and matzo ball soup (with BBQ chicken thigh, obviously)." (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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MacRostie Vineyards in Healdsburg gets a mention by Goop. "You’ll be wowed by the sheer size of the space—complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and a grand patio that offers some of the best views in the valley. The concrete floors and exposed wood beams add to the clean, industrial vibe." Goop likes their Chardonnay, and so do we - so much so that we included it in our 100 Best Wines of Sonoma 2017. (Photo by Kathryn MacDonald)
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Medlock Ames in Healdsburg makes Goop's guide thanks to their sustainable, organic and ethical practices. "The best part is the outdoor communal area, with its farm tables situated amidst several kitchen gardens, is often a core for community and visitor gatherings." For more eco-friendly wineries in Sonoma County, click here. (Photo by Crista Jeremiason)
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If there's such a thing as a hipster winery, you can trust Goop to find it: it's Scribe Winery in Sonoma. "You'll sit at a picnic table or swing on a rope swing while you sample their rosé." There are "pick up" parties and dinners for wine club members and Scribe is also one of the reasons Conde Nast Traveler thinks Sonoma County is better than ever. So yes, definitely hip. (Courtesy photo)
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Goop also likes Unti Vineyards in Healdsburg. They seem especially excited about the winery's rosé (basically a requirement for hipsterdom). Goop adds that the winery's Zinfandel, whites and rosé are a "nice break from Cabernet Sauvignon" (hold on, do they think Dry Creek Valley is in Napa?). Some wine geek info: Mick Unti (left in photo) and winemaker Sebastien Pochan age Unti Vineyard's grenache in 620 gallon foudres, which are commonly used in the Rhone region of France. (Photo by John Burgess)
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Goop likes Wind Gap in Sebastopol for their "out-of-the-box options" and the relaxed tasting room experience with "big open garage door, a wooden backsplash, and a handful of comfortable leather couches and other antiques." (Courtesy photo)
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Goop is impressed by Three Sticks tasting room in Sonoma: "the space is stunning: equally eclectic and modern with Mexican influences." We like their tasting room too, especially the building's historic aspects (the historic Vallejo-Casteñada Adobe is the longest occupied residence in Sonoma and one of the town’s few remaining buildings), so we included it in our unique Sonoma winery experiences. (Courtesy photo)
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For places to stay in Sonoma County, Goop recommends Kenwood Inn & Spa ("Napa takes a lot of its visual cues from Tuscany, and this boutique spot is an excellent embodiment of that aesthetic." Only, it is not in Napa...), Farmhouse Inn ("The onsite restaurant is another lauded element to the expertly run enterprise." Indeed, it is), Beltane Ranch ("Opt for a room on the second floor for killer views of the vineyard and poppy-filled garden." Take a picture and share it on Instagram), Vintners Inn ("Every detail is considered, from the strict green practices it follows to the beautifully kept gardens." It's romantic, too), Hotel Healdsburg ("The spa is great, as is the outdoor pool and garden." Here are some other great pools, and spas), and Single Thread Farm ("They've got kind of California-meets-Japanese-ryokan vibe from the Toto toilets and binchotan charcoal toothbrushes in the bathroom to the matcha served in a beautiful Japanese mug come breakfast." We're more excited about the tea, than the toilets and toothbrushes).
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For shopping and specialties, Goop recommends readers head to Acre and Flying Goat Coffee (great coffee, bites, and hipster friendly), SHED (part market, part café, part farm, part hipster mecca), Artefact Design & Salvage ("a destination for in-the-know design enthusiasts," put it all on your "vision wall"), and Bergamot Alley (geeky wine list, craft beer on tap, live music, trivia nights and grilled cheese sandwich menu make this place fun with a capital "F"). Oakville Grocery and Dry Creek General Store are good picnic provision places according to Goop (we agree, and here are a few more). (Photo courtesy SHED)
