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2 Tread Brewing Company, Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa recently reinforced its reputation as the "microbrew capital of the United States" with the addition of another brewpub: 2 Tread Brewing Company. The almost 6,000 square foot establishment, located in downtown Santa Rosa, features a vast outdoor patio and an equally expansive menu, which includes a full bar. The owners are cycling enthusiasts - noticeable in both the brewery name (which refers to the treads laid down by a bicycle) and the on-the-wall bike parking.
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2 Tread Chef Mike Gaylord serves up everything from tater tots and hot wings to a locally grown beet salad and wild mushroom flatbreads. BiteClub's Heather Irwin calls the Niman Ranch burger one "we'll go back for." As for the beer, 2 Tread is putting the final touches on their brews and will be pouring soon. For now, guests can sip on handcrafted beers from the owners's favorite breweries. 1018 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, 707-327-2822, 2treadbrewing.com. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Burger at 2 Tread Brewing Company in downtown Santa Rosa. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Patio at 2 Tread Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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2 Tread Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Astro Motel, Santa Rosa
Design, cycling and gardening come together in the latest addition to the Santa Rosa hotel scene: the Astro Motel. Located next to the hip and happening SOFA arts district, the Astro is a mid-century modern dream come true from the people behind The Spinster Sisters restaurant, located just a few blocks from the motel. The 34-room Astro features 1960's era furnishings, which are available for guests to purchase. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
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The Astro Motel loans Shinola Bikes to guests to explore local bike paths and a staff member provides cycle maintenance for cyclists who bring their own bikes. Guests can pick fresh fruit from the motel's edible garden, which was created in homage to the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, located across the street. Guests are gifted a seed pack of Burbank's famous Shasta Daisy upon check out, bringing home a little bit of Santa Rosa to wherever they live. 323 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707- 200-4655, theastro.com
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A Herman Miller Eames desk is featured in a room of the Astro Motel, in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
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A room furnished with 1960's era decor at the Astro Motel in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
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Decor and fixtures at the Astro Motel, in Santa Rosa, reflect the building's original 1960's era. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
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A 1960's era light fixture, available for guests to purchase, at the Astro Motel in Santa Rosa. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
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A 1960's era glass lamp at the Astro Motel. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
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The Astro Motel in Santa Rosa.
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Blue Rock Vineyard, Cloverdale
This Alexander Valley winery, which dates back to 1880, is now open for public tastings for the first time. Originally the home of early wineries owned by Italian immigrants, the 100-acre winery estate closed during the Prohibition era. Decades later, Kenny and Cheryl Kahn purchased the estate, returning it to its former glory and founding Blue Rock Vineyard.
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The appointment-only tastings offered at Blue Rock Vineyard include a tour of the sustainably grown estate vineyards, followed by a tasting in the winery's "living room" of six Blue Rock reserve wines, including cabernet sauvignon and their Bordeaux blend, Baby Blue. The property includes a garden, olive groves, and a 130-year-old bocce court, one of the oldest in the region. Tastings start at $45. (707) 486-9661, bluerockvineyard.com
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Equality Vines, Guerneville
Wine meets social activism at this new tasting room in downtown Guerneville. The winery is owned by Matt Grove, Michael Volpatt (of Big Bottom Market) and Jim Obergefell (who was the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that would legalize same-sex marriage), and 20 percent of the proceeds from each wine sold benefits charitable causes, including the Human Rights Campaign and Face 2 Face. Wine highlights include Decision Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Love Wins Sparkling Cuvée (created by Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards), dedicated to marriage equality. 16215 Main St., Guerneville, (707) 604-5795, equalityvines.com
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Friedeman Wines, Sebastopol
The latest wine-related addition to the Barlow in Sebastopol, Friedeman Wines was founded by two Chicagoans who relocated to the Bay Area for better weather and to pursue their love for wine. At their "industrial chic" tasting room, guests can sip on small production pinot noir and chardonnay. Don't miss their single designate 2014 Friedeman Lancel Creek Pinot Noir and a splash of their 2016 Dichotomy Rosé. (707) 634-4604, 180 Morris St., Ste. 160, the Barlow, Sebastopol, friedemanwines.com
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Hare & Hatter Sausage Emporium, Sonoma
Voted best hot dog in Sonoma year after year, Hare & Hatter, the former pop-up cafe inside of a local hardware store, has relocated to their own stand alone location in downtown Sonoma. The cafe, which offers outdoor seating between historic buildings, offers 14 speciality sausages, locally made and served on locally baked rolls. They also offer wine, beer, and organic, fair trade coffee. 416 1st St. E., Sonoma, harehatter.com (Photo by Robbi Pengelly)
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The Rhone Room, Sonoma
This boutique tasting bar and wine shop, created by Sondra Bernstein of the girl & the fig, is the latest addition to Sonoma Roadside. A Rhône wine fanatic, Bernstein pours her own wines at the bar, including rosé, syrah, viognier, cinsault and grenache. You can also pick up a bottle (or two) of Rhône wines from around the world. Enjoy a pour on the patio and explore the girl & the fig's organic on-site gardens. (707) 935-1233, 20816 Broadway, Sonoma, therhoneroom.com
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Smokin' Bowls, Rohnert Park
A hearty bowl of comfort food is what you'll find at Smokin' Bowls, the latest addition to the not-a-chain dining scene in Rohnert Park. Entrees, salads, dessert and sides are offered up on the seventeen item menu, which includes the Dragon Bowl (fried rice, chicken and hot sweet sauce), the Rohnert Pork (fries, BBQ pulled pork, cheese sauce, bacon and the best meal name ever!), beef fat fried hand-cut fries, and decadent desserts like the S'mores Fries, which BiteClub's Heather Irwin calls "so crazy, even we are gobsmacked." (707) 665-5265, 295 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, smokinbowls.net (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Tisza Bistro and Bar, Windsor
Located in the new Holiday Inn, Tisza Bistro and Bar is the newest addition to Windsor's growing dining scene. Tisza serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has a full bar that features Sonoma County spirits, wine and beer. The breakfast menu includes Dungeness Crab Benedict and Liberty Farm duck confit hash. For lunch, try a Wiener Schnitzel sandwich or mussels cooked in the restaurant's house-brewed pale ale. The dinner menu offers many options, including share plates, vegetarian dishes, and local cheeses. 8757 Old Redwood Hwy, (707) 838-5100, Windsor, tiszabistro.com (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Duck confit with brandy-soaked cherries at Tisza Bistro in Windsor. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Artichokes with brown butter and tarragon with lemon aioli at Tisza Bistro in Windsor. (Photo by Heather Irwin)
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Yoga On Center, Cloverdale
Cloverdale residents have a new place to get their "om" on - Yoga on Center. The second yoga studio owned by Jenn Russo and Katina Knapp, Yoga on Center offers daily Vinyasa classes, as well as thematic classes including gentle yoga, yoga basics, and a special yoga for men series. 105 First St., Cloverdale, 707-433-6500, yogaoncenter.com
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Chicken Pharm Public House, Petaluma
This new restaurant, set to open its doors on Saturday, November 11, is bringing a popular pairing to the people of Petaluma (and out-of-towners too, of course): comfort classics and craft beers. Chicken Pharm will “pay homage to the rich agricultural heritage” of Petaluma by serving “elevated homestyle cuisine” in a 100-seat dining room with a "farmhouse feel." The kitchen will be run by local talent Adam Mali (previously at Delfina and Nick’s Cove) and the bar will be stocked with local wine and spirits. In fact, everything on the menu is somehow connected to the local area, including the names of the craft cocktails: the “Must Be Your Mama’s Car” (a Bloody Mary garnished with a biscuit) got its name from movie cult classic “American Graffiti” (filmed in Petaluma). 132 Keller Street, Petaluma, facebook.com/chickenpharm. (Photo by Paige Green)
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Burger at Chicken Pharm in Petaluma. (Photo by Paige Green)
