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What's New In Wine Country

Best of Margarita: Best Of La Rosa Tequileria & Grille Monday, July 8, 2024. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Margaritas in Sonoma County

Whether it's Cinco de Mayo or National Margarita Day, Sonoma County serves up some marvelous margaritas any day of the year.

The Slow Food Snail of Approval award Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 on the window at Goguette Bread in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Local Restaurants and Wine Shops Welcome a Great Honor: Snails

Roasted Red Kuri with Harissa and Roasted Pepitas from the Glen Ellen Star restaurant. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Fun Foodie Events in Sonoma County to Feast on in May

Award-winning pies from PizzaLeah Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Windsor. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

It’s Bay Area Pizza Week and the Pies Are Flying in Sonoma County

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Dining

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

Here are some go-to local spots for excellent tacos, enchiladas, molcajete and more.

The pupusa burger at Don Julio's Latin Grill in Rohnert Park Monday, April 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Secret Rohnert Park Spot for Handmade Pupusas

Willow Peterson, owner of Made Local Marketplace at Montgomery Village in Santa Rosa, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Made Local Marketplace Owner Shares Favorite Things in Sonoma County

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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

The Mushroom Pie with herbed cream sauce, chives, mozzarella and fontina from Buck’s Place Friday, July 19, 2024, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks from a Food Critic, Part Two

A plate of tacos includes four types: al pastor, veggie, fish, and shrimp, at El Roy’s Express Mex truck No. 2 on Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Who’s Got the Best Tacos in Sonoma County? Here Are Our Dining Editor’s Top Picks

A selection of pastries and baked goods from Water Street Bistro Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks From a Food Critic

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Sonoma Spice Queen spices give holiday dishes a kick of flavor. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

It’s Thyme for a New Spice Shop in Santa Rosa

Wind McAlister, owner of Petaluma's Sonoma Spice Queen, is opening a second shop in a former nightclub in downtown Santa Rosa.

The P & B, made with two beef patties, pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, grilled onions, pickles and house-made Pressed sauce, with a side of fries at Pressed in Rohnert Park Friday, April 17, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

This $9 Smashburger Spot in Rohnert Park Is Blowing Up — And It Lives up to the Hype

The Parkside cheeseburger with garlic aioli and fries at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa Monday, April 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Best Burger in Santa Rosa Is Hiding in a Former Taqueria

Greatest Hits

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

Lumache al Pesto with spring pea pesto, morel mushrooms and aged parmesan from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

25 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants in 2025

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

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Travel

Johnson's Beach in Guerneville

Local Beach Town Named One of the Best in California

Close to the beach and with a downtown full of excellent places to eat and drink, Guerneville is a great place to kick back and soak up the sun.

The Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills

Sonoma County Camping Spot Named Among Most Unique in the US

3/20/2014: B1: PC: Malisa Bruno turns a cartwheel while frolicking in a field of mustard at the Brown Farm, in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

10 Sonoma County Spots for Seeing Mustard in Bloom

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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

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

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

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Jake and Corrin Messing with their 2-year-old son Leo in the living room of their Healdsburg home on Friday, February 6, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Healdsburg Native Trades City Life for the Comfort of a Familiar Place

After establishing a career in high-end corporate design in New York, artist Jake Messing has returned to his roots in Healdsburg — with family and art at the forefront.

Klaus Rappensperger smooths out an edge on a custom metal project at Schnitzkraft Steel Artistry in Santa Rosa, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Meet the Santa Rosa Industrial Artist Who Welds Winning Designs

Purple sea urchins gathered during a sea urchin uni foraging class with Fork in the Path tours Jan. 18, 2026 at the Sand Beach Cove at Fort Ross State Historic Park on the Sonoma Coast. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Purple Sea Urchins Have Devastated the North Coast Kelp Forest. Here’s How Locals Are Helping

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Castellanos Interiors of San Francisco designed the “Red Bedroom” featuring curtains from Healdsburg-based Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca. (Jose Manuel Alondra)

Sonoma Designers, Artisans Add Imaginative Touches to San Francisco Decorator Showcase

Several Sonoma County crafters and design professionals helped transform a historic Queen Anne Victorian for the 47th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

Deck. (Jesse West / West media)

Modern Russian River Home Among the Redwoods Hits the Market

This renovated farmhouse in Alexander Valley, on the Healdsburg-Geyserville border, is currently listed for $3,650,000.(Jan Pechbrenner / Liftec Media)

Savor the Setting at This Modern Wine Country Farmhouse on the Market

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The V. Sattui Winery chef Katryana Zide reimagined s’mores as a savory course with infused marshmallows roasted tableside and layered with housemade crackers and cured meats paired with wines Thursday, April 23, 2026 from one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Weird and Wonderful Wine and Food Pairings in Sonoma and Napa

Rare albums, magazines and vintage stereo equipment at Revolution Vinyl in Duncans Mills. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Record Store Day Is Coming, Featuring Events and Fresh Discoveries for Vinyl Fans in Sonoma County

Spicy Plum Sauce Pork sautéed with vegetables from Osake Japanese restaurant Thursday, April 3, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Santa Rosa Chef Who Invented the Martini Prawn Is Still Cooking at Osake

A Mother's Day brunch from Spoonbar

Where To Celebrate Mom This Year in Sonoma County

Fresh Homemade Italian Pizza Margherita with buffalo mozzarella and basil

Even More Restaurant Openings in Sonoma County

Tuna crudo with yuzu and aioli at Valley Bar and Bottle in Sonoma. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Where To Eat in Sonoma County Right Now

Mercedes Hernandez, founder of SoCo Market in Santa Rosa Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Entrepreneur’s Mission Is To Connect the Community. Here’s How She Does It

Melisa Hall, right, and Sonia Quintero enjoy a glass of wine at Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

At This New Winery in Glen Ellen, Nobody Puts Bubbly in a Corner

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 05: Ryan Seacrest attends iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2025 at Intuit Dome on December 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Ryan Seacrest’s Wine Country Home With Stunning Views for Sale

TV personality Ryan Seacrest said he purchased the Napa Valley home for the “absolutely stunning views.” Now the estate — complete with a pool, bocce court and olive grove — can all be yours.

Before sitting down to discuss “The Widow Clicquot,” the Dutcher Crossing Winery Book Club paired the tale of the Grande Dame of Champagne with their Grace Reserve Brut Rose and a charcuterie cup Thursday Feb. 26, 2026 in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Book Clubs at Local Venues Combine Food, Wine and Community

Patio. (Paul Rollins)

Local Storybook Estate Boasts Striking Lake Views and Traditional Style

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