Daily Archives: August 6, 2012

Bloody mary – The Girl & The Fig

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French bloody mary - The Girl & The Fig

French bloody mary. House-made bloody mary mix, pernod. Garnished with lime, caper berry, and celery. $8
The Girl & The Fig, Sonoma CA

Balsamic bloody mary - The Girl & The Fig

Balsamic bloody mary. House-made bloody mary mix, blasamic vinegar. Garnished with olive, lime, caper berry, and celery. $8

We sat in the back patio of this cute restaurant on the northwestern corner of the town plaza. You can’t do Sunday brunch without yummy bloody mary’s! I think I liked the balasamic bloody mary a little better because it had a more vibrant flavor.

Red-orange roses (Rosa sp., Rosaceae), Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Beautiful red-orange roses (Rosa sp., Rosaceae), Gundlach Bundschu Winery. This was my favorite winery of this Sonoma trip. The wine was delicious and the lady behind the bar was SO helpful and friendly.

Pain au chocolat croissant – Bean & Bottle

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Pain au chocolat croissant - Bean & Bottle
Buttery croissant filled with chocolate and topeed with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate. $5
Bean & Bottle, Sonoma CA

The croissant was on the small side, but it was very delicious! We also grabbed some coffee, a Sunday paper and had a lazy, relaxing morning poolside.

Blue Campanula sp. flowers (Campanulaceae)
Blue Campanula sp. flowers (Campanulaceae). The front of The Lodge at Sonoma has an array of garden blooms to brighten up your stay.

Tripe stew a porto – LaSalette Restaurant

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Tripe stew a porto - LaSalette Restaurant
Tripas a moda do Porto, a dish typical to the city of Porto made with small intestines and white beans. 7-item Tasca tasting plates $34
LaSalette Restaurant, Sonoma CA

I’m not a huge tripe fan, but I definitely wanted to try this preparation. It was very delicious! It’s hard to get grossed out when the stew is this flavorful. The white beans also add a firmness to combat the sometimes squishy soft texture of the tripe.

Outdoor lounge and pool area, The Lodge at Sonoma
Outdoor lounge and pool area, The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa. We stayed at this hotel and it was very relaxing. I loved the outdoor sofas with their retractable canvas shades!