How to Spend a Perfect Day in Sonoma—No Wine Expertise Required
Some days aren't about the destination. They're about the people who share the journey. A simple plan: coffee in San Francisco, wine in the Russian River Valley, and seafood in Healdsburg. We started in Jackson Square at Loveski , a neighborhood café and deli that's become a favorite breakfast stop for my friend, who lives just around the corner. While the menu ranges from house-smoked fish, breakfast dishes and sandwiches to pastries, we kept it simple with coffee. A compact in-house roaster sits just steps from the espresso bar, making the place feel more like a craftsman's workshop than a café. Next door, Maison Nico reminded me why French cuisine is as much about craftsmanship as flavor. We shared buttery croissants, brioche, madeleines and caramelized canelés while admiring one of the most beautiful displays of pâté en croûte, duck pithiviers, terrines and Beef Wellington I've seen in the Bay Area. We were saving room for lunch, which made it an easy decisi...