One hour north of San Francisco, in the heart of Sonoma County, sits a town where the wine flows, the tables stay full, and change is in the air. Healdsburg, once a sleepy agricultural village, is now buzzing.

Melissa McGaughey and her husband Sean are the owners of Troubadour, a small bakery and bistro where the line just keeps on going. Their sandwiches are so good, they earned a spot on the Michelin Guide's recommendation list.

"Obviously, we have the ambition to earn a star, but we're very grateful to just be recognized," Melissa said.

In the last two years, more than 20 new restaurants, shops, and cafés have opened in Healdsburg, adding to a growing list of high-end spots that have made the town a world-renowned culinary destination.

Tallia Hart, CEO of the local Chamber of Commer

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