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WiNE COuNtRY tHiS WEEK | SONOMA COuNtYHealdsburg’s Progressive Dining Experiencepopular dine Around strolls through beloved Wine Country townA popular, three-hour Wine Country dining experience returns toHealdsburg this December. The fourth annual Healdsburg StrollingDine Around will feature some of the area’s finest restaurants. Dinerswill build their own culinary adventure by choosing four courses(appetizer, first course, main dish and dessert) from 20 participatingrestaurants - each serving its own distinct cuisine.Each course is 45 minutes. Between courses, diners will eitherstroll, or take a short drive to the next restaurant – allowing time toenjoy the charm of downtown Healdsburg – adorned beautifully forthe holidays in December. It’s an opportunity to relax, and get intothe spirit of the season.Hundreds of people have participated in the Strolling DineAround each year, and it continues to grow, with an anticipated 400attendees this year. Event coordinator Lori Moore said one of thereasons for the event’s success is the diverse variety of dining optionsin Healdsburg. “It’s a golden opportunity for people to enjoyHealdsburg while experiencing cuisine from around the world,including a new Portuguese restaurant, Greek, Italian and more.There are also seafood and American options. It’s shaping up to beour biggest and best event yet.”The four-course progressive Strolling Dine Around is Wednesdayand Thursday evenings, December 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2012. Start timesare 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost is $89 per person (taxand gratuity included).Attendees have a choice of appetizer, first course, main dish anddessert from the following restaurants…appetizers: Agave MexicanRestaurant, Bravas bar de Tapas, Campo Fina, Sake’O JapaneseRestaurant or Sizzling Tandoor Indian Restaurant; first course: CaféLucia, El Farolito Mexican Restaurant, Spoonbar, Willi’s Seafood &Raw Bar or Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar; main dish: Baci Café & WineBara, Barndiva, Mateo’s Cocina Latina, Relish Culinary Adventures,Restaurant Charcuterie or Taverna Sofia; dessert: Bear RepublicBrewing Company, Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, MoustacheBaked Goods or Ravenous Café & Lounge.People can visit www.healdsburg.com for a complete menushowcasing the epicurean delights being served during the StrollingDine Around. It’s a good idea to make reservations early in order toget first choice of date, time and restaurant selections. At the time ofthe reservation, participants will select a first and second choice. Aconfirmation of the reservation will be mailed to each attendee, alongwith a detailed map and guide to participating restaurants.Visa and Mastercard are accepted, as are cash and checks, andpurchases are final. Wine will be available for purchase atparticipating restaurants, and attendees may bring their own bottle. Astandard corkage fee may apply.www.WineCountrythisWeek.com53