North Bay Woman

36 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 A D R I E N N E ' S BEST OF North Bay By Adrienne Shubin Whether it's eating and drinking world-class food and wine, enjoying nature, shopping for stylish items to add to your wardrobe or just yearning to unwind in a bucolic or luxurious setting, the North Bay has what you want! With so many options, it's not easy to decide what to do and where to go. Having lived in the North Bay for the last 22 years, and enjoying its riches, I'm here to help you narrow down your choices! BeST NeIGhBORhOOd ReSTaURaNT Fradelizio's in Fairfax A friendly and pretension-free atmosphere awaits you at this popular restaurant in charming downtown fairfax. Owner and chef, Paul fradelizio, offers a variety of Northern Italian dishes that often feature fresh fish from Bodega, free range chicken, and house-made wild boar raviolis. Visit fradelizio's website for daily specials. BeST MOVIe TheaTRe The Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center Watch movies in elegance and comfort at The Rafael film Center. The Rafael is owned and operated by the California film Institute, an organization that also produces the Mill Valley film festival. Three state-of-the-art auditoriums offer a variety of independent films, foreign-language films, and presentations. Visit their website for schedules. BeST aPPeTIZeR Mozzarella al Minuto at Tra Vigne How something so simple, with only a few ingredients can taste as fantastic and be as satisfying as Chef Cognetti's Mozzarella al Minuto is a mystery to me! A variety of textures and flavors combine to make this hand-pulled rustic treat a must-have every time I visit St. Helena. BeST BOUTIQUe Citrus in Tiburon My favorite things to shop for are accessories: handbags, jewelry, scarves, sunglasses, shoes and belts. Citrus in Tiburon has a fantastic collection of stylish and fashion-forward accessories. Be sure to check out their selection of fabulous cowboy boots! BeST PLaCe FOR a COUNTRY PICNIC Preston Vineyards Get away from urban life for the day! Pack a picnic and head to Preston of Dry Creek Valley to unwind. Wander through their organic gardens, pet the farm cats and visit their hens. Buy a bottle of Preston wine and a round of their fresh-baked rustic bread (available on weekends while they last) and grab a picnic table. BeST PLaCe TO STaY FOR a WINe COUNTRY GeTaWaY MacArthur Place Hotel Located just a short walk from Sonoma Plaza, MacArthur Place Hotel features 64 luxurious and spacious rooms and suites set on seven lush Best Appetizer; Mozzarella al Minuto at Tra Vigne. Best Hat Shop; Montecristi Panama Hats of Napa Valley, both photos provided by Adrienne Shubin. Best Home Accessories Shop; Chateau Sonoma, photo provided by Chateau Sonoma. Best Wine Country Getaway; MacArthur Place Hotel in Sonoma, photo provided by MacArthur Place Hotel.

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