Shopping Center - Sonoma Marketplace — Attraction in Sonoma

I had the best dinner at Black Bear Restaurant! Food was so fresh, and hot. It was cooked perfectly and the service was excellent. Clean restaurant. Love this place. Had a house salad, served with ample blue cheese dressing, had a glass of Merlot, smooth and velvety, and chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans (with bacon, tasty but didn't really want bacon so I gave to my dog who loved it!) Had the chocolate avalanche, was so big, probably the first time in my life I couldn't finish even half of it! It was huge and very rich. Hot brownie with panache, chocolate syrup, a LA mode. I'm still stuffed and its been a while since I ate. I usually feel cravings after eating but not tonight! I am full and ready...

Whole Foods Market & CVS Pharmacy...I'm not as happy with Whole Foods since they were bought by Amazon...they have dropped some of their Organic foods which is counter intuitive to what they stood for. I've spoken to some dept employees about changes & asked for District Mngr. name & number to speak to someone higher up the "food chain" pun intended! but they couldn't find out who it was. I also spoke with one of the store mngr.'s about their Deli Dept. person didn't wipe off slicing machine when changing meats from roast beef to turkey & left a bunch of fat & skin on turkey even though I asked to have it removed...I don't believe that any customer should have to pay for...

I love this area. Pet Food Express takes care of my dog's needs. VIP petcare also come on Thursday's from 2:30-4:00 where I take my dogs for vaccines and heartworm protection. Then I go to Amy's for chinese food. Pepper Chicken, Lemon Chicken, fried rice and lo mein, all for $8.95, best deal in town. Just know to bring cash as they don't take checks or credit cards. Of course there is Sonoma Market itself. Great place to shop, the only reason this gets 4 stars and not 5 sometimes it can be really difficult to find parking especially on Tuesdays which...