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Chef Charlie Palmer brings a new flair to the menu at the Healdsburg Bar & Grill Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Chef Charlie Palmer Takes on Healdsburg’s Favorite Locals Bar and Grill

Gabacool Provisions “Giuseppe” pizza in Santa Rosa on Thursday, January 30, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

In Sonoma County, Doing the Right Thing Gets You a Snail

Croissants at Sarmentine bakery in Petaluma Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Croissants in Sonoma County

From left, Stephanie Reagor, Emma Lipp, Lauren Feldman and Tanner Walle teamed up to open the Valley Swim Club restaurant in Sonoma. They also own Valley Bar + Bottle. Lipp and Reagor have earned Sonoma County’s only chef semifinalist nomination for the 2026 James Beard Awards. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Restaurant Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot

The Pollo al Horno featuring chicken, black beans, rice, and plantains at El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine in Santa Rosa Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s 12 Essential Dishes: The Default Orders Locals Swear By

Chef Arnold Myint will host Thai dinners and a Valentine's dinner at the Flamingo in Santa Rosa. (Arnold Myint)

Tennessee Top Chef Hosting Thai Time at the Flamingo

SingleThread's Kyle and Katina Connaughton will open SoNoMa by SingleThread in Kyoto this spring. Chef Keita Tominaga, formerly of Hana restaurant in Rohnert Park, will head the kitchen. (SingleThread)

Michelin-Starred SingleThread Is Bringing Sonoma to Kyoto

Pecan Pie from Sweet T's in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Pie in Sonoma County

By biteclub

December 2006