Brian Siewert –   Sonoma Orchid Inn – owner/innkeeper

Kathleen Young – Kelley and Young Wine Garden Inn – owner/innkeeper

 Favorite spot for a quick lunch?​

Wilson: Pizzandos (it’s a little convenient for me)

Lamarre: Cafe Aquatica. Great sandwiches, very casual, can sit on the river and watch the day go by

Siewert:  Saigon Bistro in Windsor

Young: I love to go to Dahlia & Sage.  They have great salads and every day a different special hot meal.

Favorite place to watch the sunset ?​

Wilson: Bodega Head​

Lamarre: River’s End Restaurant  in Jenner.  Best sunset ever – where the river meets the ocean.

Siewert: River’s End Restaurant

Young: The coast, especially if I can get up high to watch until the sun has dipped into the ocean – ahhhhhh!

Favorite place to take an out of town guest?

Wilson: ​ Armstrong Redwoods​

Lamarre: Zip-lining above the Redwoods at the Canopy Tours in Occidental is my favorite place to take guests after a hike in the redwoods at Armstrong Redwood Forest

Siewert: Florence Street, In Sebastopol, or Joe Matos Cheese farm, Sebastopol

Young: Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar – I never tire of it.  Great cocktails, wonderful staff, a great selection of oysters, Kelley & Young Wine on the list (hopefully) and the best darn food.

Favorite Sonoma County event?

Wilson: FFA​ Parade in Healdsburg

Lamarre: Unfortunately, I haven’t attended any county-wide events 🙁

Siewert: Heirloom Festival, Santa Rosa

Young:  I’ve got 2 answers for this one; my personal answer is the 4th of July – so much fun – we have a group that gets together at the HHS athletic field and we potluck/picnic for supper on a blanket and play games and just chill.  When it gets dark we lay down under the stars and watch the most amazing fireworks anywhere.  From an outsider’s perspective – the Wine & Food Affair.  So much fun – where else in the world can you go and for what $65? taste “A Lot” of wine paired with amazing (personal recipe) food?  If I was not in the industry – I  would be all over this event.

Favorite winery experience that YOU have been about to get out and enjoy.​

Wilson: Vineyard tasting at Hawkes Cellars​

Lamarre: Favorite winery experience that YOU have been about to get out and enjoy. Medlock Ames Ranch Tour is an incredible winery experience

Siewert: Sitting at the outdoor tables at Martin Ray Winery enjoying a tasting while their free range chickens forage through the gardens

Young:  This is a hard one for me because we are in the industry.  Mmmmm – I guess Winter WINEland because there aren’t the big crowds of the other events, there’s a more serious wine tasting crowd, deals to be had from the wineries, the wineries are happy you’re there and there’s good food.