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: 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 [...]
Atmosphere: Traditional Country Pub Style
Clientele: Hippie-Lumberjack
Food: Average priced appetizers, pizza and entrees
Spirits: Suitably diverse, average prices
Staff: Accommodating though not particularly attentive if you aren’t at the bar
Located on Main St. in Occidental, the Union Hotel has been a landmark since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of my time. Imagine my [...]
