Four of us organized a high school reunion for 70 classmates in this area a year ago and amongst the activities we offered was the Savor Healdsburg Tour. We were busy with organizing activities so we didn't get to participate but we sent approx. 20 people to the tour and they RAVED. So my wife called Tammy and asked if we could arrange a tour for ourselves and another couple to see for ourselves. While I'm not a gourmet cook, I consider myself something of a foodie and a winey and I have my friends buffaloed into thinking I'm very knowledgeable about food/cooking. So, with a bit of knowledge under my belt, I tell you that this tour knocked it out of the park.
Others have waxed eloquent about the places Tammy arranged for them to visit. I second every positive review previously written with emphasis. Not only is Tammy a charming host, the places visited were outstanding...from Shed to Cafe Lucia (wonderful owner with a great story) to Portalupi wines done in Italian style (vs napa or Sonoma style) to Bravas. You've got to see the size of the paella pans Bravas uses on their outdoor wood burning burners. The food was over the top. Interestingly, however, the stop that had us all scratching our heads about its inclusion in the tour...The Taste Of Tea, a tea house, proved, in my estimation, to be the most interesting and informative stop on the tour. I'll never look at tea the same again.
To say we'll be back would be an understatement. We plan to go back to these restaurants on an individual visit basis but we will also plan another tour with Tammy. We'd love for our friends from the Bay Area to meet this charming lady and take advantage of her knowledge and grace.
Tammy, we'll be back.
Aloha,
John and Carolyn....and our friends George and Toast. (Yes, that's her name. Long story.)