I’ve been wanting to try the happy hour at Stark’s Steakhouse (Adams and 7th, near Railroad Square) ever since I heard they had $2 martinis on Wednesday and Thursday. I finally had a chance last Thursday.
I love the lounge at Stark’s because it has all the elements that make you feel good about yourself even [...]
Forgoing another exciting Saturday in the glamorous metropolis of Santa Rosa, my cohort and I headed out to the Russian River to visit the Northwood Restaurant, located on the Northwood Golf Course, Hwy. 116 between Monte Rio and Guerneville, to see what was up. We both had the sneaking suspicion that the regular weekend patrons [...]
Atmosphere: Irish Pub
Clientele: Hard to say
Spirits: Full bar with good whiskey list
Staff: Friendly and knowledgable
I’ve been waiting to write the Black Rose Pub review for a while because I really like this place but every time I go there, I’m like the only person there. I’ve gone to the Black Rose (2074 Armory, on [...]
Atmosphere: Hipster College Bar
Clientele: Eclectic
Spirits: Full bar
Staff: Hot Bartenders
You’re probably wondering why the photo above is kind of fuzzy, well, that’s because the Belvedere was the last stop on a three-bar tour and I think probably everyone who comes to the Belvedere sees that sign the same way, blurry. Gary’s at the Belvedere is located [...]
Atmosphere: Wine country pub
Clientele: Couples, winery workers, Australians
Spirits: Full bar with drink specials
Staff: Depends on who’s working
The best thing about pubs is that sometimes you get to meet authentically Irish (my favorite) and English men there. While I was sad to hear that the local Irish never set their dainty Paddy toes into Patterson’s (located [...]
Atmosphere: Upscale California Wine Bar
Clientele: Older (30’s+)
Spirits: Full bar, fine selection of beer and wine
Staff: Just look at the picture
I know you must be thinking…a full bar and a cute bartender, is that what it takes to get a perfect score on the Barfly? Well, no, but it doesn’t hurt.
Located at 8050 Bodega Avenue in [...]
Atmosphere: PacNW Brewery Meat Market
Clientele: Teeming throngs of beer-only drinkers
Spirits: Beer and its cousins
Staff: Friendly, efficient*
Another in the long list of beer only establishments in Sonoma Co., at least the Russian River Brewing Co. has an excuse. They are an actual brewery. Located on 4th st. in downtown Santa Rosa, even I can get behind [...]
Atmosphere: Homey Hippie-Hipster Brewhouse
Clientele: People who wear Tevas, Crocs and Birkenstocks.
Spirits: Extensive beer menu, limited cider offerings, smallish wine list. No hard stuff.
Staff: Effusive.
You are probably thinking, “Girl Wonder is giving high marks to a place that doesn’t even serve vodka? Has she lost her ever-lovin’ mind?” but I tell you, Barley & Hops [...]
