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What's New In Wine Country

French mocha and cappuchino chocolates Wine Country Chocolate in Glen Ellen with co-owners Betty, dark hair and a little taller, and Caroline Kelly, blonde and younger and Betty's daughter.

Where to Get The Best Chocolate in Sonoma County

National Chocolate Day is Oct. 28. Get your chocolate fix Sonoma-style from these amazing artisan chocolatiers.

Salt and pepper crab, tamarind prawns, crawfish boil at Simmer Claw Bar in Rohnert Park. Heather Irwin/PD

Favorite Seafood Spots in Sonoma County

Braised Short Ribs with polenta and broccolini and a red wine Demi Reduction sauce from the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024, in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend in Northern Sonoma County

Traditional French cuisine from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma French Restaurant To Be Featured on 'Check, Please! Bay Area'

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Dining

Fried Green Tomatoes with roasted corn, toybox tomatoes, avocado cream and fried basil at the Grove Speakeasy Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Penngrove. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Sonoma County Dive Bar-Turned-Speakeasy Shouldn’t Be a Secret

A popular Penngrove watering hole now offers an elevated yet approachable menu served in a chandelier-lit dining room with a vintage flair.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Chef Jacques Pépin, Lifetime Achievment winner, at the 46th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Press Room at Pasadena Civic Center on May 03, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Celebrate a Legendary Chef’s 90th Birthday in Wine Country

The $25 salad at Sonoma Pizza Co. in Forestville. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

A $25 Salad? At This Sonoma County Restaurant, It’s Worth It

Top Restaurants

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

1/21/2012: B1: PC: Jamie Spaletta, prepares to take an order, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2012

Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

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)

25 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

The Roasted Garlic Ranch Burger with Valley Ford Estero cheese and housemade ranch dressing from Americana restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Restaurants for Newcomers to Sonoma County

Onion Soup Gratinee with croutons and melted Gruyère from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

There’s a New Wave of French Restaurants in Sonoma County

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

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

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Spaghetti & Sunday Red Sauce with roasted onion, garlic, basil and San Marzano tomatoes from Acre Pasta, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Sebastopol’s Barlow District. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

18 of the Best Pasta Dishes in Sonoma County

Carb-haters read no further, because this is a gluten and Keto-unfriendly list of pasta, pasta, pasta.

Dark Chocolate Pot de Créme with candied orange, ricotta donut and chantilly from Spoonbar Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

From Meh to Magnifico: Risotto Revives Healdsburg Restaurant’s Reputation

An assortment baguettes and other breads are displayed at Nightingale Breads, Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Forestville. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Who Won Big at the Harvest Fair Food Competition? Here Are the Results

Greatest Hits

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

Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)

Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast

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Travel

The pool at The Lodge at Bodega Bay. (Travis Watts/The Lodge at Bodega Bay)

Local Hotel Named Best in the World by Condé Nast Traveler

For the second year in a row, this coastal lodge came in at No. 1 on Condé Nast Traveler's list of the 50 best hotels in the world.

Jeremiah Kahmoson mountain biking in Annadel-Trione State Park, Santa Rosa, California. (Jerry Dodrill Photography)

Want to Explore the Best of Sonoma County? There’s a State Park for That!

A cyclist pedals along the Lower Colgan Loop Trail at Taylor Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve in Santa Rosa Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

New Trails at Beloved Santa Rosa Park Give Hikers, Bikers More Space To Roam

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

The Silver Oak Alexander Valley tasting room in Healdsburg. (Silver Oak)

Best Wineries in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon

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. (Pedroncelly 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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Artist Rick Oginz in his home studio in Sonoma. Photo taken on Friday, July 18, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Sonoma Artist Revives Jack London’s Ill-Fated Dream Home in Detailed Watercolor

An artist in the Valley of the Moon explores the fine line between civilization and nature at Jack London’s Wolf House.

The shadow from a sign in the front window falls upon a table with cassoulet, duck confit, lamb and red peas at Bistro Lagniappe Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

California-French Restaurant Brings Something Extra Marvelous to Healdsburg

Auteur, one of Russian River Valley's newest tasting rooms, offers exquisite views in luxury surroundings in Healdsburg. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Spend A Perfect Wine Weekend in the Russian River Valley

Home

Outdoor dining area. (Steve Magner / Sotheyby’s International Realty)

Traditional Napa Valley Home Evokes French Country Style

Built in 1969 and modeled after a Provence village square, the Calistoga home features arched doors, stone accents and a Cabernet vineyard.

Sitting area of great room. (Sebastian Jimenez Creative)

Small Sonoma Home Maximizes Space With Creative Design

A newly built estate on two acres in Sonoma, is currently listed for $12,995,000. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Newly Built Sonoma Home Is a Fresh Take on Modern Farmhouse Style

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A Día de los Muertos ofrenda, or altar, for a Día de los Muertos fiesta at Keller Estate in Petaluma. (Brittany Bennett / Julep Productions)

Where To Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in Sonoma County

Apple Strudel from Tisza Bistro chef/owner Krisztian Karkus Monday, February 12, 2024, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Desserts in Sonoma County, According to Our Editors and Readers

Hand-crafted cocktails made during the Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition in 2024. This year's Wizards of Elixirs competition will take place Oct. 28 at Brewsters Beer Garden in Petaluma. (Don Lex)

Where To Celebrate Halloween in Sonoma County

Some of the Kenwood pillow-fight artifacts collected by Pillowfight Coffee proprietors Joshua and Ashley Breinlinger. Photo taken at Pilllowfight Coffee in Kenwood Village on Highway 12 on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Robbi Pengelly / The Sonoma Index-Tribune)

Local Guinness World Record Holders: From Talking Birds to Star Wars Collections

Private chef Jessie Keilt is the daughter of Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. After spending the previous day on stage introducing Dead & Company, Keilt created a meal for Trixie Garcia, daughter of Jerry, and Reya Hart, daughter of Mickey, at the family home of longtime friend and Sonoma County winemaker Phil Coturri Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Host a Grateful Dead-Inspired Harvest Dinner With These Recipes From a Local Chef

The newly remodeled Foppiano Vineyards & Winery tasting room Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Historic Healdsburg Winery Enters New Era With Modern Tasting Room

Dan Lehrer, a co-owner of Little Apple Treats, has compared horticultural drawings of Sebastopol Gravenstein apples, this one from an orchard in Virginia in 1909, while researching the origins and spread of our beloved local fruit Thursday July 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Will the Real Gravenstein Apple Please Stand Up?

Pumpkin spice lattes from Black Oak Coffee Roasters

The Best Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Sweet Treats in Sonoma County

Napa Getaway

At Compline restaurant and wine shop in Napa. (Compline)

Wine Spectator Named These Local Wine Bars Among Its All-Around Favorites

Among its 10 favorite wine bars on the West Coast, Wine Spectator recommends these three standouts in Wine Country.

Landmark Vineyards has created a family-friendly environment at their Kenwood estate. (Landmark Vineyards)

10 Kid-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma and Napa

Pavilion. (Paul Rollins / Sotheby’s International Realty)

$26.5 Million Napa Estate Hits Market as Region’s Second-Highest Listing

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