Food Was a Better Fit: From New York Fashion to Sonoma Cuisine - Lauren Feldman, Valley Bar + Bottle

Lauren Feldman (Valley Bar + Bottle and Valley Swim Club) joins us in the new year to talk all things food, wine, wellness and how she ended up leaving fashion for running front of the house at her restaurant, that she started with her husband Tanner and two friends.

In between running a new restaurant, Valley Swim Club which is a west coast take (vegan tartar sauce!) on an east coast clam shack, she also has a young child and teaches spinning classes at the local health club.

And like all our podcast guests, she answers YOUR Sonoma questions during "We Get Questions." This week she tackles:

• A friend is doing a retreat at Westerbeke Ranch, and before I drop her back at Sonoma County Airport, we’re looking for some good places for lunch in Sonoma Valley. Any recommendations? – via email
• I'm planning a visit around a concert in Santa Rosa on March 20th.  Not my first trip to Sonoma so want “off beaten trail ideas”.  Suggestions for wineries that have great white (not oaky chards), sparklers, interesting tours or settings. Other ideas for things to do as solo traveler welcome! – From Facebook
• I’m bringing a group of senior couples to Sonoma for a day and looking for an activity that doesn’t require too much walking, but incorporates history, or culinary classes or nature. Ideas? - From a phone call
• Oysters! Where is a good place to get oysters! - Via text

Every week our podcast guests answer YOUR questions about wine country and visiting Sonoma.

Got questions about Sonoma Valley? You can email us at info@sonomavalley.com, text us or contact us through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or just walk into one of our two visitor centers.

Go to Valley Bar + Bottle at https://www.valleybarandbottle.com/
Find Valley Swim Club at https://www.valleyswim.club/

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