Healdsburg

For chef Dustin Valette, the history in this space dates back to the 1930s when his great grandfather owned the property.

Spoonbar has a great menu with California-style cuisine, but the biggest draw is the cocktails.

We've heard the entire menu is great, but we can't say for sure, as we always go for the chicken paillard with fries.

Shed occupies what is possibly the most elegant pre-engineered metal garage we've ever seen: It's equipped with all kinds of innovations for efficiency and sustainability, like photovoltaic panels, elegant exposed wood, and wide garage doors that can be opened up for ventilation on hot days. They call their space a grange, which is a British term for a house with farming sheds attached, and the space certainly has an agricultural feel. It's a unique hybrid that's part market, part café, and part farm, with a community garden and fermentation bar to boot—it's also a community space where they host events and workshops about cooking and gardening (we're signing up for how to make preserves and saving seeds).

While this is the spot to discover the region’s best produce and artisan-made goods, from olive oils to fresh bread, it’s also mecca for drop-dead gorgeous design.

This local store, which has been open in Healdsburg since 1881, is the kind of place we'd like to be regulars at if we lived in Healdsburg. There's a quirky collection of oddities and antiques hanging from the ceiling, an attached farm, a solid deli, and you can still pick up bait and tackle for a fishing trip.

Open in Healdsburg since 1881, this is the kind of place we'd be regulars at if we lived in the area.

This no-frills, old-school winery is best known for Zinfandel, but they make a great rosé and some whites as well.

This no-frills, old-school winery is best known for Zinfandel, but they make a great rosé and some whites as well—either way, it's a nice break from Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting room can feel a little bit industrial, but it's a familial place with a vibe that's not at all touristy.

Bergamot Alley's proprietor Kevin Wardell has great taste, and his eclectic wine shop and wine bar in downtown Healdsburg is one of a few shops in the area with a global selection of bottles. It's a great tasting if you're hoping to compare the local vintners to their peers in other parts of the world. There's also live music and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches (including a vegan and dessert option) that pair great with the many interational wines on offer.