Kenwood Inn and Spa’s award-winning, 29-room resort, which boasts stunning Mediterranean-style architecture, is more than just a place to hang the hat.

The intimate guest-only restaurant, led by chef Andrea Di Loreto, offers impeccable Northern Italian-inspired cuisine utilizing fruit harvested from the Inn’s own Clementine, avocado, kumquat, persimmon, apple, and pomegranate trees, as well as ingredients from top local farmers, ranchers, artisan cheese makers, and fisherman.

Chef Di Loreto’s dedication to high-quality, seasonal ingredients is apparent after just one glance at the mouthwatering menu—let alone one bite. Dinner options like Rombo in Padella, pan-seared halibut with saffron-braised fennel and micro licorice, and Petto di Pollo, Petaluma chicken breast with Thumbelina carrots, pearl onion, and fingerling potatoes, do not disappoint.

Naturally, the restaurant’s notable wine list is stellar, highlighting stand out local wines from around the Valley. So sip, savor, and enjoy the Kenwood Inn and Spa.

The July issue of Travel+Leisure magazine dedicated nine magnificent pages to telling readers what most already know: that is, Sonoma is stunning, amazing, and so very visit-worthy. But the article, written by Luke Barr, also did more than that.

Rather than focusing on the wineries, grapes, breathtaking natural beauty, Barr paints a picture of laid-back, unpretentious, connected-with-the-earth, this-is-how-life-was-meant-to-be-lived Sonoma. A place where once-corporate types now live out their dream making organic goat cheese.

If you weren’t already itching to visit, you will be now.

Check out the guide to Sonoma County on page 130 for information on where to stay (at the Kenwood Inn and Spa, of course!), eat, and play.

As The Bravern Wild Summer Nights approaches we wanted to introduce you to the upcoming performers one by one, you know, to get you excited!

On June 24th from 5:30-7:30pm the James Baumgart Trio will kick off this exciting event! Check out his MySpace page to preview some of his tunes.

You can sip your favorite beverages as you enjoy live jazz and signature appetizers from the incomparable Wild Ginger at the outdoor fireplace.* $5 cover benefits Hopelink and includes live music and appetizers.
Tickets available at the concierge desk or at the event. You must be 21 to enter.

*If the weather does not permit the outdoor music, the music, bites and beverages will move into Wild Ginger and will start at 8:00 pm. If you have purchased a ticket for the evening and wish to use at a different date, your ticket will be honored. No refunds.

Pacific Place hosts some amazing retailers – they even have a little walkway that leads to Nordstrom – what wouldn’t a fashionista love about that?

We wanted to share some upcoming sales that you might be interested in checking out:

For the Father’s Day Weekend (which is June 20th if you didn’t know), you can purchase a $100 Pacific Place gift card at the Concierge Desk and receive a complimentary gift. Head on up to Helly Hansen to use your gift card for your purchases of at least $100 and receive another complimentary gift from Helly Hansen. Win, win!

Next head on down to AT&T and pre-order you (or your dad) the iPhone 4!

Then mosey on up to Eddie Bauer for the ultimate summer sale – Save up to 60% off hundreds of styles! They have new specials every week.

Then head back down to MaxMara for a Sale you can’t afford to miss.  You can check out their spring/summer collection with 30% off select merchandise.

If you find yourself hungry then head back up to the top level for Gordon Beirsch’s Happy Hour! (Monday-Friday 4-6:30pm and Sunday-Thursday 9pm-close). They have $5 appetizer specials, $1 off all signature lagers and ales, $2 off all wine by the glass and $6 ultra premium cocktails.

Phew, what a day! Happy shopping (and eating)!