🌱 Patch AM: How did Healdsburg’s SingleThread fare in the latest world rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Healdsburg’s SingleThread fare in the latest world rankings?
• How a fire-scarred Healdsburg ridge became an off‑grid sanctuary
• Why Healdsburg is listed among California’s most peaceful escapes

Also on today's calendar: From Cervantes to Craigslist - Opera at THE 222 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 34 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 37.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Worldwide Rankings Reveal America's Best Restaurants (dailyvoice.com) — Healdsburg’s acclaimed restaurant SingleThread has been named one of the world’s best, ranking No. 80 on the expanded World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The farm-driven, Japanese-influenced spot keeps Sonoma County on the global culinary map, even as New York’s Atomix leads American entries and new North American rankings prepare to debut.
   

2. Pine Flat Residence by Faulkner Architects Blends Resilience With Serenity (hypebeast.com) — A striking off‑grid home has been built in the rugged foothills above Healdsburg, turning a 10‑acre property burned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire into a resilient retreat. Clad in weathering steel with expansive glass and valley oak interiors, the Pine Flat Residence uses solar, batteries, and geothermal systems to stay fully off the grid while framing views of the Mayacamas and Pacific Coast Range.
   

3. These San Luis Obispo and Ventura County Cities Rank Among California's Most Peaceful Places to Live (edhat.com) — Healdsburg earns a mention among California’s most peaceful wine country destinations, grouped with Sonoma, Yountville, Calistoga, and St. Helena for its rural, relaxed character. The ranking, focused on crime, nature access, and pace of life, highlights several Central Coast and other small cities, underscoring how quieter communities across the state balance tranquility with amenities and livability.
   

4. A Modern Estancia in the Heart of the Carmel Valley (magazinec.com) — Healdsburg gets a nod here through designer Jay Jeffers’ work revamping the historic Madrona Hotel, which he co-owns and redesigned in 2021. The story mainly spotlights his massive new Carmel Valley estate project and evolving design philosophy, but it also reinforces Healdsburg’s status as a destination for high-end, thoughtfully updated hospitality experiences.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Healdsburg

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Saturday January 10

• From Cervantes to Craigslist - Opera at THE 222
  THE 222 / Healdsburg
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Narrative Workshop Part 2 - Spirituality and Narrative
  THE 222 / Healdsburg
  3:00 pm
• Open Mic Community Narrative Night - 1
  the 222 / Healdsburg
  6:30 pm

Monday January 12

• Cocoa Read Aloud Book Club
  Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
  3:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Teen Hangout: Game On!
  Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
  1:45 pm

Wednesday January 14

• What Moves You? Spiritual Reflection at THE 222 / Healdsburg
  THE 222 / Healdsburg
  5:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Friday Night Wine, Dine & Dance with Highway 12 & SoCo Paella
  Longboard Vineyards , 5 Fitch St , Healdsburg
  5:00 pm
• Ying Li / Solo Piano - Classical at THE 222 / Healdsburg
  THE 222 / Healdsburg
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 11

• Painting Produce - 6 Week Watercolor Course
  Art & Soul Sebastopol , 755 Petaluma Ave , Sebastopol
  1:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Santa Rosa, CA | Girl Scout Snow Day!
  Girl Scouts of Northern California - Santa Rosa Office & Shop , 4825 Old Redwood Hwy , Santa Rosa
  5:00 pm
• 🎨 Zootopia Paint Party | MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA CLOVERDALE
  Mountain Mike's Pizza , 1143 S Cloverdale Blvd , Cloverdale
  5:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Free Zero Waste Sonoma Compost Hub
  Children's Museum , 1835 W. Steele Lane , Santa Rosa
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The City of Healdsburg's 2026 Public Art Grant Program "Arts for All" application period is open to all practicing artists, creatives, and non-profit arts and culture organizations!
  All art forms and styles are welcomed and encouraged. The 2026 grant cycle has $20,000 available and will be distributed based on the scope and… (Nextdoor )
• I called Raul when my husband slipped and fell on our 10 y/o redwood deck.
  He came out the next day and spent 2 hours pressure washing and treating it. After it had completely dried I resealed the deck and now it’s like new… (Nextdoor Healdsburg)

• Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for Manager Risk Management - Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Healdsburg. Apply here.
• The Kendal Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Healdsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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