Wine and Dine Me Please

WELCOME TO OUR SIP & SAVOR ISSUE

It’s spring, tons of food and wine festivals are just around the corner, warmer weather is upon us and did someone say super bloom? So much to look forward to! But let’s dive right into the crux of this issue: food, wine and more food and wine.

There is a reason that the Bay Area is known for its restaurants, farms and vineyards — and I’m not just talking about the Michelin-starred eateries and internationally recognized wines. The beauty of our food scene lies in everything from the locally grown fruit and vegetables to the small producers and artisans at the farmers markets, to the innovative options for vegans and those with food allergies, to the sustainable (as well as organic and biodynamic) farming practices. Buying Dungeness crab right off the boat and visiting a local creamery to pick up cheese are not things many people get to do. And it is one of the reasons we live in Marin, am I right?

When friends and family come to visit, they are always in awe of the number of farmers markets we have at our fingertips (and the awesomeness of the spread at the Civic Center on Sundays). A jaunt to Tomales Bay for oysters is always a crowd-pleaser, too. Or a day trip to Wine Country for a tasting or two and lunch at one of our favorite restaurants (or roadside delis). I could go on and on, but you see my point — we are very lucky and possibly even a wee bit spoiled (OK, very, very spoiled).

In this issue you’ll find our picks of places where we’ll be eating this year — some newly opened, some tried-andtrue favorites, all delicious. We also meet a handful of the talented female winemakers making waves in Napa and Sonoma. And we spoke to the Wagners — the family behind the Caymus wine empire — about their newest outpost, the less touristy Wine Country destination locals will be flocking to this spring and summer. And if you are searching for a summer vacation destination, then you won’t want to miss our feature on next-level farm stays. These spots are giving new meaning to the phrase “farm-to-table.”

I would love to hear about your favorite eateries and which wineries are on your must-visit list this year. Feel free to drop me an email or DM me on Instagram. Until then, cheers!

Casey Gillespie Creative Director and Co-Founder