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What's New In Wine Country

Spiced chocolate passion fruit cake and the Gunsmith cocktail at Taste Petaluma in Petaluma Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Taste Petaluma Is a New Hub for Local Wine, Food and Drinks

The new collective gathering space in Petaluma offers Barber Cellars wines, craft cocktails, cheeses and sweet treats.

Lisbeth Holmefjord, the owner of Baci Cafe and Wine Bar, greets friends, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as she reopens the restaurant after a vehicle slammed through the front of the Healdsburg establishment in May, From left are Rick Massell, Ray Belanconi Beth Robertson, Brenda Walker and Carmen Puccinelli. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘A Community Effort’: Healdsburg Favorite Reopens Months After SUV Crashed Through Dining Room

James Beard Award-winning chef Charlie Palmer penned his cookbook "Wineland" with Healdsburg journalist Matt Villano, along with visuals by local photographer Emma Kruch. (Emma Kruch / Emma K Creative)

Acclaimed Local Chefs Celebrate Sonoma County Food in New Cookbooks

The Complete Buckwheat Crepes with ham, mild Emmentaler cheese and a sunny-side-up egg from Sarmentine Bakery Petaluma Thursday, May 7, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Got a Craving for Crepes? This Petaluma Bakery Makes Them in the Traditional French Fashion

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Denise Bee tastes a Carricante Italian varietal while visiting from Hong Kong with her family at the Centennial Mountain tasting room, Friday, July 13, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

These Local Italian White Wines Are Just Right for Summer

Italian white wine varieties are on the rise in Sonoma County — and the offerings go way beyond Pinot Grigio.

The Fuel & Food Market, along Old Redwood Highway in Santa Rosa, sells Asian and Indian groceries. Photo taken on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Fuel Your Car — And Your Belly — At These Local Gas Stations With Great Grub

Queso Birria Tacos from Café Carrusel Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

This Wildly Pink Santa Rosa Brunch Spot Makes Barbie’s Dreamhouse Look Restrained

Top Restaurants

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Paella at Bravas Bar de Tapas in Healdsburg. (Jesse Cudworth)

50 Essential Dishes To Try in Sonoma County Right Now

Tacos de Birria con queso with consomme for dipping from Cielito Lindo restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

24 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

Strawberry Tart with strawberry compote, vanilla cream, mint strawberry sorbet and meringue from Bijou Monday, July 1, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Best New Restaurants of 2025

Spaghetti all Bolognese with American Kobe beef, veal and pork ribs in a slow-cooked meat sauce at Baci Cafe and Wine Bar Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

Seafood ramen with a medley of scallops, shrimp and squid in a shiso ponzu broth from Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Cozy Sonoma Restaurants and Bars for Chilly Days

Beet and Butter Bean Hummus garnished with pickled carrot, toasted pistachios and mint, served with grilled ciabatta from chef Barney McGrath's Meatless Monday meals at Muir's Tea Room. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Sonoma Restaurants for Delicious Plant-Based Meals

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Raspberry White Chocolate Tart, left, and a Mango-Passion Fruit Mousse Tart from Fleur Sauvage Chocolates Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Let’s Get Dessert: Our Favorite Sonoma County Sweets Right Now

From chocolate croissants to soft serve, these are our favorite sweets in Sonoma County that are the perfect reason to eat dessert first.

Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar, with locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, is worth a special trip. (Noble Folk)

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County

Duck au Pruneaux, featuring black truffle mousseline, lambs quarters, and ume shu, served at Troubadour Bread & Bistro in Healdsburg on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

How a Small Healdsburg Sandwich Shop Earned a Michelin Star

Greatest Hits

Lin Khuu, Tim Cahn and Minh Ta descend from Sentinel Point on the Sea to Sky Trail at Jenner Headlands Preserve, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Our Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Great Outdoors

The 21st annual release of the Russian River Brewing Co Pliny the Younger triple IPA Friday morning March 21, 2025 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Beer Scene

Madeira House co-owner Jacqueline Goncalves in Jenner Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

A Complete Compendium of All Things Cozy in Sonoma County

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

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The pool at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)

10 Cool Things To Do in Sonoma County When It’s Too Hot

Pull your head out of the freezer and check out these ways to beat the heat.

Hipcamp named the Olive Farm in Novato one of its “50 favorite places to camp in America right now.” (Courtesy of Hipcamp)

Local Spots Among Hipcamp’s 50 Favorite Places To Camp in US Right Now

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Tiny Organisms Are Illuminating Local Waters. Here’s Where To See the Glowing Phenomenon

Top Wineries

Entrance to the wine cave at Thomas George Estates in Healdsburg. (Thomas George Estates)

Sip Wine and Stay Cool in These Sonoma Wine Caves

Outdoor wine tasting and picnic at Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)

13 Favorite Sonoma Wineries for Picnics

Dogs are welcome at Mutt Lynch Winery in Windsor. (Mutt Lynch Winery)

33 Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

The colorful flowers in the winery gardens of Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol make for a pretty backdrop for a selfie. (Lynmar Estate)

15 Sonoma Wineries With Gorgeous Gardens

At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)

The Best Sonoma Wineries for First-Time Visitors

Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelli Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

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Jack London photographed in 1916, shortly before his death. The most highly paid and most widely read writer of his time, Jack London is still the most widely translated American writer. (AP Photo)

Jack London Is a Local Literary Legend. Here’s Where To Celebrate His 150th Birthday This Year

Famed author Jack London's legacy is felt all over, especially in Sonoma Valley. His namesake Glen Ellen park is celebrating his 150th birthday all year long with special events.

Amy Bush rides along the Sound of Music trail in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park & Open Space Preserve near Occidental on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

‘It’s a Magic Place’: A West County Park Expands for More Mountain Biking Recreation

Group tables on the large patio at sunset at the Waterhawk Lake Club Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Dine With a View at These Sonoma County Restaurants

Home

A Glen Ellen estate with Dutch Cape style is currently listed for $12,0000. (Peter Lyons)

Bay Area Designer’s Cape Dutch-Style Home Hits the Market in Glen Ellen

The Glen Ellen home references traditional architecture from South Africa’s acclaimed wine region and includes whimsical touches like cast-iron street lamps and a British phone booth.

The home at Monte-bellaria. (David Schloss / Inventive Films)

Live Among the Lavender at Sebastopol’s Famous Monte-Bellaria Estate

Great room. (Sarah Colegrove / Bravari Real Estate Media)

A Russian River Home Recently Hit the Market for the First Time in Over 50 Years. It Already Sold

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Chef Lee Desrosiers' signature "Hell Chicken" he slow-roasts over coals. (Conor Hagen)

This Local Chef’s Famous ‘Hell Chicken’ Might Be a Taste of Heaven on Earth

Nicole Herdman, left, and daughter Blair Leyva talk with Ben Brenner, a founding partner of Benevolent Neglect Wines in Napa, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

New Local Wine Lounge Has a Secret Room, Groovy 1970s Look and Dance Parties

This Pizza Recipe Puts Zucchini Center Stage

Hikers Jeffrey Hallack and Deborah Symes hike back to the trailhead of the recently opened Estero Americano Coastal Preserve Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Recently Opened Sonoma County Parks Make the Case for Taking a New Path

The famous Lemon Cloud Pie from Betty's Bakery and Fish and Chips in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/Sonoma Magazine)

15 Dazzling Lemon Treats in Sonoma County

Chef Roy Ellamar of AYA restaurant at Graton Resort & Casino. (Hardy Wilson)

Celebrity Chefs Join Sonoma County Stars for New Food Festival at Graton Casino

Queso Tacos with Birria from Jalapeños Mexican Grill on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Spice Is Right at These Local Restaurants

Chicken Karaage, left, on a bed of tahini hummus and the butterflied trout, right, in a red curry and topped with cucumber yogurt at Dead Letter restaurant in Sonoma Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Team Behind Celebrated Sonoma Restaurant Launches ‘Fun’ New Spot Offering Unusual Dishes

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Spicy Sweet Chile Chicken Wings with peanuts, scallions and sesame seeds from The Mill at Glen Ellen. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

‘Check, Please! Bay Area’ Takes on Wine Country With a Special Sonoma, Napa Episode

From a locals' favorite burger shop to a popular Filipino eatery, these Wine Country restaurants will share the spotlight in an upcoming episode of KQED's hit food review series.

A variety of apple ciders produced by Ethic Ciders include Golden Rule, Montage, Gravitude, and Scarlett. Photo taken at the Lawton's apple farm on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Sebastopol, California . (BETH SCHLANKER/The Press Democrat)

From Cheese to Cider, North Bay Producers Win Big at 2026 Good Food Awards

(From left) Bottles of La Sirena Moscato Azul, La Sirena Chardonnay, and Aviatrix Grenache at La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

This Local Winemaker Crafted a $500,000 Bottle of Wine. Now She Finally Has Her Own Tasting Room

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