Codi Binkley on B&V Sonoma, the Codi Burger, Music and a Pirate Flag

Codi Binkley grew up touring in a converted school bus, became a musician and eventually helped transform a long-vacant building on Sonoma Plaza into B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille. Codi joins Sonoma Spiel host Tim Zahner to share stories from his unconventional Sonoma journey. He explains how he and Executive Chef Carlo Cavallo built B&V, why its early days were filled with live music and how his experiences touring with The Whiskey Thieves shaped his approach to hospitality. And then the good stuff: an oversized burger bearing Codi’s name, the pirate flag that stirred up controversy, rumors of tunnels beneath Sonoma Plaza and a hidden wishing well. During “We Get Questions,” Codi and Tim answer practical wine-country questions, including what to wear wine tasting, where visitors can stomp grapes, whether Sonoma Valley has cooperative tasting rooms and which winery experiences may work well for families traveling with children. Learn more about B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille, view the menu or make a reservation: https://bvsonoma.com/ Find Codi Binkley’s music and upcoming performances: https://www.codibinkley.com/ SAVE ON SONOMA WINE TASTINGS Save up to 25% on Sonoma wine tastings with the Sonoma Tasting Pass! Choose three great wineries in Sonoma Valley: 👉 https://bit.ly/SonomaTastingPass ABOUT THE SONOMA SPIEL The Sonoma Spiel introduces you to the people, places and stories that make Sonoma Valley such a special destination. The podcast is produced by the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau. Plan your Sonoma Valley visit: https://www.sonomavalley.com/ Questions about Sonoma Valley? Email: info@sonomavalley.com Call or text: 707-996-1090 Follow Experience Sonoma Valley: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceSonomaValley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonoma_valley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@experiencesonomavalley VISIT OUR SONOMA VALLEY VISITOR CENTERS Historic Sonoma Plaza 24 East Spain Street at the Toscano Hotel Sonoma, CA 95476 Jacuzzi Family Vineyards 24724 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 WATCH AND LISTEN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSa7rAVobsI8O_3xp7hIDPKRO9nBuvNF Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sonoma-spiel/id1634467429 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UuskGhmJ3EkWQk8DObR9b #SonomaValley #TheSonomaSpiel #BVSonoma