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Pork chop with warm mustard seed vinaigrette, roasted mushrooms, potato gnocchi and Swiss chard at Cafe La Haye Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Classic for a Reason: These Quintessential Local Dishes Deliver Every Time

Pork Belly with bánh mi veggies, Vietnamese fish sauce glaze, sambal aioli and peanuts from Salt & Stone in the heart of the Sonoma Valley Monday, June 1, 2026 in Kenwood. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Things Our Dining Editor Ate in June

Fireplace short rib from Aya restaurant at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park. (Hardy Wilson / Graton Resort & Casino)

Graton Resort & Casino’s Flashy New AYA Restaurant Is Betting Big on Sonoma County Food

Almost Famous Chicken Tendies, hot or not, L&B ranch and mason’s pickles from Lo and Behold Bar and Kitchen Monday, March 30, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County

Popular chicken restaurant Raising Cane's is opening a new location in Sonoma County in 2027. (Raising Cane's)

Popular Fast-Food Chicken Chain Coming to Sonoma County

Chippy has soft opened in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

Acre Pizza Owner Opens a Fish-And-Chips Cafe in Sebastopol

Bazaar Sonoma restaurant owners Jenny Phan and Sean Quan are grateful for the community support Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, after a fire closed their Forestville restaurant. BASO now operates in a temporary location offered by friend Gerard Nebesky who used it as an extra kitchen for his Gerard’s Paella Catering. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Bazaar Sonoma Owners Bringing New Eatery to Healdsburg

The new Carrusel restaurant is now open Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Café Carrusel Brings Barbiecore Brunch to Downtown Santa Rosa

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December 2006