Bodega Bay Tidings by Patty Ginochio - January — 2020

GINOCHIO’S KITCHEN & SONOMA CONCIERGE

December 29, 2019

A new year brings promise and resolutions. What do you want to do in 2020 more, better, less or for the first time? Ride a horse on the beach? Catch the biggest salmon? Surf the perfect wave? Paddle out in a kayak to fish, dig for clams or drop a crab pot? Find the perfect coastal meal? Help those less fortunate? Or finally take that nap on the beached lulled by the ocean waves with your toes in the sand after a long beach hike. Most resolutions are to improve health such as walk 10,000 steps a day, lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, spend more time with friends and less time on your phone!

Do you want to finally achieve all your new year’s promises? Read on to find out how Bodega Bay is where all resolution dreams come true.

MORE BEACH TIME PLEASE – It has been proven it is healthier to live on the coast. Some of us are addicted to the ocean, similar to chocolate! Best hiking is Doran Beach where you can take your shoes off and walk in the gentle waves while looking at the sand dollars and numerous shells that wash up. Shorebirds play and feed all around you, skirting the gentle waves. Perfect for beginner walkers as it is flat and a good long stroll. My chosen Grandfather, Emil Valena, was the first Park Ranger at Doran. You will even find a plaque on a table where he loved to sit. I miss his love for the ocean and honor him as I enjoy Bodega Bay. Other great places to walk are the Bodega Head, Salmon Creek Berach and of course, the Kortum Trail. Ride a horse on the beach with Horsenaround Trail Rides or Chanslor Stables.

THOSE BEACHY CURLING WAVES ARE CALLING - Always wanted to learn how to surf, SUP or kayak? Surfs up at Doran and Salmon Creek beach. Bob Miller, owner of Bodega Bay Surf Shack and Bodega Bay Kayak will take you out surfing, kayaking or SUP, you know a stand-up paddle board! Call Bob at (707) 875-8899 to check one or even three resolutions off your list!

JUST GO FISHING – Join Captain Rick Powers on the New Sea Angler http://www.bodegabaysportfishing.com, Captain Merlin Kolb of Reel Magic https://www.reelmagicsportfishingcharters.com or Captain Aaron Orsini on the Ghost https://www.svamarinecharters.com It has been a bountiful year of fishing from the salmon, ling cod and crabs, it’s all delicious. Just want to cruise, tours are available!

NOT ALL SEAFOOD IS FRIED – Looking for that healthy meal at the coast? Fish caught locally means the freshest and tastiest meal guaranteed. Fresh crab & fish right off the boats at Fishetarian, Tides or Spud Point Crab Company. Looking for fresh fish that is not fried and so much healthier? Try the grilled, never fried, fish tacos at Ginochio’s Kitchen. Fabulous healthy meals can be found at Fisherman’s Cove, Lucas Wharf, The Boat House, Bird’s Café, Bluewater Bistro, La Bodequita to name a few. Terrapin Creek was just named one of the Top 100 restaurants by OpenTable. Yum all around for every healthier dining experience. Another resolution accomplished!

BECOME A BB VOLUNTEER - Check off another resolution of GIVING BACK IN BB – Join a Non-profit! Waves of Compassion Foundation helping coastal residents in times of need including a local food pantry bwocf@gmail.com Bodega Bay CERT helping us be prepared for a disaster bodegabaycert.org. Join the Bodega Bay Area Cham ber – Memberships for businesses and individuals at www.visitbodegabayca.com Become a volunteer firefighter at www.bbfpd.org.

HEROES AMONG US IN BODEGA BAY: Recognizing Assistant Chief Steve Herzberg, Chief Sean Grinnell and BBFPD President, Liz Martin, for their tireless work to initiate annexation of Bodega Bay Fire Protection District with Sonoma County Fire led by Chief Mark Heine. Overall impact is still being ironed out but the benefits include a stabilized funding platform for our coastal fires and rescue teams, plus competitive “living wage” for our firefighters and paramedics. Have questions? Call Bodega Bay Fire and ask for Steve Herzberg 707-875-3700. The annexation will surely be a positive new year’s resolution for all of Bodega Bay and our visitors.

Happy 2020! Be sure to check off all of your New Year’s Resolutions in 2020 in Bodega Bay!

Patty Ginochio is owner of Ginochio’s Kitchen & Sonoma Concierge.
EMAIL: pgino519@yahoo.com PHONE: 707-331-6722

After spending most of her career relocating corporate employees around the world, she began two successful family businesses in the coastal town of Bodega Bay, California with her daughter Alicia and her husband Paul. Patty has been coming to Bodega Bay her entire life and moved to the coastal town 12 years ago.

Patty is Vice President of Waves of Compassion Foundation, offering the first food pantry for the coastal community; Director for Bodega Bay CERT, helping Bodega Bay be prepared for a local disaster & Director for Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, assisting local businesses manage the unique coastal business environment. She began the Bodega Bay Collaborative, a group dedicated to providing information to the residents of Bodega Bay on the opportunities and challenges in their beloved village. Patty currently is serving as an appointee of Supervisor Hopkins on the Sonoma County Tourism Board of Directors. She was recognized by the Sonoma County Tourism Board with the Hospitality of the Year 2018 award for her leadership role during the 2017 Firestorm, as well as by Congressman Mike Thompson and Supervisor, Susan Gorin. She was also the recipient of the 2020 Community Member of the year award from Bodega Bay Fire Protection District. Patty was selected for the North Bay Spirit Award from the Press Democrat.

Patty enjoys hiking the Sonoma Coast, many times leading the hike offering bits of history with the goal that others will love & respect the coast as much as she does.