This Gold Rush-era boomtown still delivers culinary riches

Fantastic food and wine plus special treats for film fans

View in Browser 07.30.25 👋 This week we're headed west, travel fans! Check out this Gold Rush-era town where farm-to-table cuisine thrives and you can reach the ocean, wine country or San Francisco on a short drive.   By Maureen O'Hare 🍿 A film lover's paradise  Petaluma, California — once recognized as "the world's egg basket" — is known for its diverse food scene and charming downtown. But once a year, the town celebrates its time as the setting of George Lucas' classic film "American Graffiti." CNN visited this treasure trove of history and admired the world's largest collection of "Star Wars" memorabilia. Watch Check out CNN's America's Best Towns to Visit for this year's top 10 list and much more. We'll see you Saturday with more travel news!   Did you enjoy this newsletter? Drop in and say hi! Today's edition of Unlocking the World was edited and produced by CNN's Sarah Hutter and Daniel Wine.   You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for Unlocking the World. To stop receiving this newsletter, unsubscribe or sign up to manage your CNN account   Get CNN web alerts  |  Sign up for a free CNN account   Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   ® © 2025 Cable News Network. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved. 1050 Techwood Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30318