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A. SHIMO MODERN STEAKHOUSE241 Healdsburg Ave.; 707-433-6000At his newest restaurant, Cyrus chef Douglas Keane has fused a modern Japanese sensibility with that of the classic American steakhouse. Though beef remains the centerpiece of the menu, sides veer from the traditional, including okonomiyaki (a savory fried pancake), and dashi-steamed snap peas and radish.

D. RELISH CULINARY ADVENTURES14 matheson st.; 707-431-9999 If you’re looking for a souvenir that’s more permanent than a bottle of local juice, consider a hands-on class at this commercial kitchen in the center of downtown Healdsburg. There, you can learn to bake bread, butcher a hog, or even identify and cook wild mushrooms.

B. SPOONBAR219 Healdsburg Ave.; 707-433-7222

Even if you’re not staying at the new h2hotel (the more casual outpost from the owners of nearby Hotel Healdsburg), make a point to visit the hotel restaurant, Spoonbar, if only to try a few of the snacks, such as marinated quail eggs, crispy stuffed olives and the miniature chicken bastilla.

C. JIMTOWN STORE6707 Hwy. 128; 707-433-1212

Should your weekend plans include hiking or picnicking, motor over to the Jimtown Store to pick up provisions: overstuffed sandwiches, filled with prosciutto and local cheese, espresso brownies and sweet and spiced nuts. Buy a bag of granola and a jar of spicy pepper jam to bring home.

E. DOWNTOWN BAKERY & CREAMERY308 A Center St.; 707-431-2719

You can snag Downtown Bakery’s baked goods at a handful of Bay Area spots (including their stand at the weekly Ferry Plaza Farmers Market), but you can only sample their full breakfast options on weekends, at the bakery itself. Start your day with poached eggs with polenta or blueberry pancakes, and don’t forget to take a doughnut muffin for the road.

*22 city/30 hwy/25 combined mpg. Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary.

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HEALDSBURG, CA, THE CROWN JEWEL OF EASTERN SONOMA COUNTY, IS ABOUT 70 MILES OUTSIDE OF SAN FRANCISCO.CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TAKE THIS EDIBLE ESCAPE.

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