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Sometimes we're packed to the gills with visitors and sometimes
we're a sleepy little rural community.
But, rest assured, there is always something going on at the River.
You'll find no shortage of quick bites, memorable dining
experiences, live entertainment, lively nightlife crowds and all
around revelry.
Guerneville is the focus of the area's gay nightlife - one
of the few resort towns in the country where you can proudly walk
down Main Street day or night.
WHAT'S COOKIN'
Sonoma County has a unique harvest shaped by the farmers, and
winemakers who find inspiration in our fertile soil, rugged sea
coast, and mild climate. No matter what brings you to Sonoma County,
one of the pleasures we offer is remarkably good eating and
drinking.
If you want to explore the characteristic flavors of a place, you'll
have no choice but to discover a cuisine inspired by the land
itself, by the immigrants who first farmed it and those who came
after them, and by the slow turning of the seasons.
This does not mean that every meal must be a leisurely gourmet
indulgence, not at all. You'll find the flavors of Sonoma County in
casual taquerias and caf�s and at take-out delicatessens and farm
stands, as well as in our fine restaurants.
Once you venture off the main path, you'll be surprised at how
quickly the bounty of this land comes into focus. You might be
standing at the counter of a small caf� ordering breakfast when a
gardener steps up, arms full of fresh garlic and shallots, harvested
just down the road. Perhaps you'll be lingering over lunch when a
harried farmer rushes in carrying flats of just-picked heirloom
tomatoes of every shape and hue stacked carefully on top of one
another.
When you visit a winery, ask the tasting room employees about their
favorite restaurants. At the farmers markets, talk to the growers
and ask them which chefs buy their produce. Once you're in the
restaurant, talk to your server. Where is the cheese from; is the
duck from Sonoma Country; do you have any local specialties; has
something special just come into season? The more you ask, the more
you'll learn, and the more you learn, the better you'll eat. And the
love of agriculture is so pervasive here that once someone knows
you're truly interested they will share all sorts of tasty secrets
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