Brunch Date

It’s not brunch with the girls unless one of us is in our clothes from the night before… 

This past week has been extraordinarily busy filled with work meetings, events and a gorgeous dinner party. I even managed to squeeze in some much needed gym time, which has undoubtedly helped relieve some unnecessary stress {located right above my shoulders – yelp}. To celebrate this week's triumphs, Sunday brunch is definitely in order with my favorite gals.

Brunch is unquestionably one of my favorite meals of the week. There is something so satisfying about waking up lazily {after a long night of errr… socializing}, throwing on a comfy maxi dress, slipping on some shades to cover the lack of sleep and joining your favorite people for some mimosas and some soul-satisfying food.

Here are my top 5 places to brunch it up in Napa and Sonoma. Now, go get your brunch on! 

• Boon Fly Café - Carneros
• Fremont Diner – Sonoma
• Brix Buffet Brunch – Napa
• Redd - Yountville
• El Dorado Kitchen – Sonoma

Here’s a peek of some of my favorite brunch dishes. My mouth is watering already…

Paso Robles in a Nutshell

I hope everyone had a happy and productive weekend!

Memorial Day weekend has come and gone but I wanted to share some highlights of our adventures! Together with a group of friends we decided to take a road trip down south on a mission to explore the breathtaking landscape of Paso Robles wine country. We spent 2 ½ days there and successfully managed to visit over eight wineries and one brewery. We also spent some much needed time relaxing, eating, drinking and vegging out in a cozy cottage set in the gently rolling hills of Peachy Canyon {thanks Drew!}. Considering we had a full house {and only one bathroom to share}, our daily routine was quite simple - get up early, make a huge breakfast and then hit the road for a day of wine tasting.

Some of my favorite wineries included Tablas Creek, Halter Ranch and Chronic Cellars. Each winery had its own allure, unique ambiance and stunning portfolio of wines. Our first stop set the benchmark for the rest of the trip. Halter Ranch Winery has so much history and charm, I felt like I was stepping back in time walking through the historic barns and stunning Victorian-era farmhouse. This was my type of experience, plus their wines were all surprisingly good {especially their Côtes de Paso- Grenache based blend).

Tablas Creek Winery was a priority on our list and we had the opportunity to check out their newly remodeled tasting room. Their wines stole the show and two of my favorites were the Côtes de Tablas red and white Rhone blends. Chronic Cellars was another favorite, with its funky bright and colorful décor and easy drinking, approachable wines. I’m a sucker for anything inspired by Dia de Los Muertos images {that’s on their label) and loved that their tasting room was hip and interactive with a pool table and horseshoe field outside.

For those of you who have never visited Paso Robles, I highly recommend a visit. It's rustic, quaint and just driving through the back roads exploring the scenic beauty is worth the trip! Ole!

{Historic barn at Halter Ranch Winery}

{So many wineries to choose from!}

{Halter Ranch tasting room}

{Justin Vineyards reception area & adorable vineyard dog, Buddy}

{Keeping it classy with my favorite pair of Aviator shades from Theory}

{Fun in the sun with my BF Adam at L'Aventure Winery}

{Beer tasting at Firestone Walker Brewery}

{Breakfast of champions: eggs with chorizo, bacon & watermelon slices}

{Chronic Cellars tasting room. Pool table + wine tasting = fun!}