The Vault Steakhouse Tucked in a former San Francisco bank vault with plush leather banquettes, silver pendant lamps, and rich blue dining chairs, The Vault Steakhouse is the latest restaurant by Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group (the team behind Trestle, Mama and The Vault Garden). “I have been ... More

Milliken Creek Inn Situated along the Napa River, the bucolic, 11-room Milliken Creek Inn has a modern and inviting new look. Designed by Jennifer Wojtkiewicz and Shelley Harden of Indigo Coast Design, the property’s new upgrades include guest rooms with king-sized beds (some with river views, fireplaces ... More

Following an extensive rebrand and renovation, the 62-room el Prado Hotel has opened in downtown Palo Alto. The Spanish colonial–inspired hideaway, re-conceived by San Francisco interior design maven Nicole Hollis, features a two-floor glass solarium, breakfast bar and lounge area, courtyard and second-floor bar. The restaurant and ... More

Originally opened in 1964, The Sea Ranch Lodge has just undergone an extensive renovation complete with an oceanfront dining room with elevated comfort food by chef Eric Piacentine (of Big Sur Bakery), a cozy fireside bar and lounge with a solarium, café and general store. “The ... More

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Located within a working winery and framed by the Palisades Mountains in Calistoga, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley welcomes guests with 85 thoughtfully designed farmhouse-modern guest rooms by St. Helena–based design icon Erin Martin and executed by ... More

Abanico Coffee Roasters El Salvador–born coffee connoisseur Ana Valle, founder of newly opened Abanico Coffee Roasters in the Mission in San Francisco, has spent years visiting coffee farms and perfecting the cafecito (a Spanish term of endearment for coffee).The new space, replete with a colorful mural ... More

The Matheson Thanks to co-owners Dustin Valette and Craig Ramsey, downtown Healdsburg now has another wine and culinary mainstay: The Matheson. The storied building was home in the 1920s to Snowflake Bakery, run by Valette's great-grandfather, Honoré Valette. Today, the tri-level space consists of a restaurant ... More

Fourteen years ago, Tina Frey, founder and creative director of TF Design, changed course from a successful career in finance to follow her heart in art and design. “I had to forget about all the practical self-limiting beliefs and fears around security,” says the Hong Kong–born ... More

Brion Tasting Room Housed in a once-dilapidated barn dating to 1876 (comprised of nearly 90 percent whitewashed redwood), the Brion tasting room and production facility was more than four years in the making. Surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees, the bucolic 46-acre property is a harmonious blend of ... More

“My self-esteem took a toll and I felt like I lost part of my youth because of acne,” explains Enrico Frezza, founder of locally based brand Peace Out Skincare. “I wanted to create a brand that let people suffering from acne and other skin concerns know ... More