 Where to go for chocolate croissants:
Basque Boulangerie & Café, 460 First Street East, Sonoma (707) 935-7687. Also fabulous European pastries, cakes, cookies and Basque breads. Owner Francoise Guerra Hodges’ parents owned the famous Sonoma French Bakery and grew up in France’s Basque country.
Interesting place to wander:
Around Jack London’s Old Winery ruins in Jack London State Park, Glen Ellen. SHP- 707-938-5216.
Would you like cheese with your wine?
A local cheese producer making cheese in Sonoma Valley:
Vella’s Cheese, 315 Second Street East, Sonoma (707) 938-3232. Vella’s is famous for their prize-winning Dry Jack cheese. Their Toma soft cheese and all others are made from the purest of chemical-free milk from Mertens Dairy in Sonoma. Owner Ig Vella served as Sonoma County Supervisor and Director of the Sonoma County Fair.
Most under known place for pets:
Ernest Holman Dog Park, north of Sonoma Police Station on First Street West, donated by Sonoman Sue Holman in honor of her late pooch. Holman and Susan Weeks just completed their term as co-Alcaldessas of Sonoma and run Meals on Wheels.
Hot event this weekend:
Catalan Festival at Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, with fabulous Catalan foods, including paella, loads of music, wine, and sunshine. $40 adults. Call ahead. 23555 Carneros Highway (Highway 121), Sonoma (707) 996-7256.
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