What’s New in Sonoma County
Discover new restaurants, live music and Michelin stars in California’s wine and wellness country this autumn, all on the new Sonoma County Tourism app.
Cyrus Reopens after 10 years - Geyserville
Cyrus has reopened in Sonoma after a ten year hiatus and aims to reimagine the fine dining experience - all with panoramic views of Alexander Valley. Born out of the confining stasis of traditional multi-course meals served at a single table and lasting hours at a time, an inspiration occurred: Eating as journey; dining as journey. Chef Douglas Keane’s distinctive “dining journey" is a progressive tasting menu that moves guests through a series of spaces and experiences accentuated by architect Tom Kundig’s high concept design. With three seatings each night and space for 36 guests, the Cyrus team delivers warm, personalized hospitality among the vines in Geyserville.
News Flash: Cyrus has been awarded a Michelin star just 3 months after opening!
The Lounge at Little Saint - Healdsburg
Following its opening in April this year, the upstairs music and performance venue at vegan restaurant Little Saint has opened offering live music every Thursday night and ticketed events throughout the week. The expansive second floor at the former SHED space includes a 12-foot-by-16-foot stage, outdoor patio and bar, specialty cocktails and seasonal bites from Chef Bryan Oliver.
Vintage Space at the Flamingo Resort - Santa Rosa
As part of the transformation of this local landmark Flamingo Resort has opened a cocktail lounge and live performance space Vintage Space. Guests visiting the 2,700-square-foot venue will enjoy a live band every Friday and a DJ every Saturday. The space features a bar, lounge seating and a crescent-shaped dance floor with a blend of nostalgic and futuristic decor that’s based on the era of the “space race”. The menu of “cosmic cocktails” includes the Cosmonaut, Doctor Manhattan and the Black Hole Espresso Martini. A selection of local craft beers is on tap and wine by the glass, as well as nonalcoholic drinks.
Sonoma County App
Sonoma County Tourism has unveiled the Sonoma County app that provides a mobile solution for planning, coordinating, and booking Sonoma County experiences. Users who download the Sonoma County app (Android and iOS) have access to real-time, location-based options for what to see, do, eat, drink and more, along with interactive maps, photos, and detailed descriptions. Category filters allow users to narrow down suggestions by their mood (i.e., wine tasting, dining, spa, shopping, etc.) and specific location categories (i.e., outdoors, experiences, events, and more). If users notice or hear of a business they want to visit before or during their trip, they can find it in the app, add it to their travel plan and build a custom itinerary.
Image: Flamingo Resort courtesy of Sonoma County Tourism