Slow Down and Stay A While

The newest kid on the block, Wickson, named for the apple varietal that flourished in the Anderson Valley before vineyards reigned, is scheduled to open as this issue hits the stands. In the space formerly occupied by Stone and Embers in The Madrones, described on its website as a “Mediterranean compound boasting three tasting rooms, elegant guest accomodations and a world-class restaurant,” Wickson is a joint partnership between Rodney Workman and Alexa Newman, young chefs with experience in renowned Bay Area and Anderson Valley kitchens, and Jim Roberts and Brian Adkinson of The Madrones.