My Favorite Places
Something Beautiful, Something Fun, Something Home
These are some of my favorite places for dining out with friends or family, shopping for something special to wear or for just hanging out, or a place I head to when I want to either get away from it all for a little while or when I feel like an adventure. If you have a list of places you frequent, I'd love it if you'd share.
Glen Ellen Star
Cozy restaurant with minimal decor serving a classic menu of wood-fired pizzas, vegetables and mains.
Cottage Gardens
Picturesque garden center featuring a variety of plants, flowers, trees and grasses plus cute yard accessories in Petaluma.
Copperfields’s Books
Nine Stores in Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties. I just love a good book store.
Girl and the Fig
Inventive French country fare and wines are offered at this rustic bistro with outdoor patio.
Peet’s Coffee
Berkeley born chain featuring signature coffee, tea and blended drinks along side a good nimbly baked goods/pastry.
J.Jill
Softness Meets Style in Look-Good, Feel-Great Designs. I like the colors and styles that change with the seasons.
Williams Sonoma
Premium Cooking and Entertaining Essentials. They also teach intro cooking classes at the Sonoma location!
Readers Book’s
Small independent bookstore located on Sonoma Square. Go swoop in when you have some free time on the the square.
Paperbacks Unlimited
Home of quality used paperback books. We are the oldest book store in Sonoma County, serving the community for over 40 years. They have audio books as well!
Les Pascals
An authentic French pâtisserie (aka "bakery") in the heart of Glen Ellen. The line does get long because it’s so popular!
The Red Grape
Easygoing, family-run pizzeria with brick-oven pies, salads & pasta dishes, plus a charming patio.
Taste of the Himalayas
Traditional Nepalese, Tibetan & Indian dishes are served at this relaxed restaurant with a patio.