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What's New In Wine Country

Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville along the Russian River. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

A New Generation Is Bringing Its Own Funky Vibe to the Russian River

At the heart of the Russian River, Guerneville — and surrounding towns — is in its glow-up era: new resorts, new restaurants, new retailers. Same familiar, bohemian soul.

Truffle fries from Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa. (Willi's Wine Bar)

Where To Get the Best French Fries in Sonoma County

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

Parade participants roll down Main St. during the 48th annual Penngrove parade in Penngrove, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Small Sonoma County Town Named Among the Best in the US

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

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

Say bonjour to decadent croque monsieur, fabulously flaky croissants and excellent French fare at these favorite spots in Sonoma County.

Farmhouse Sonoma owner Pemba Sherpa’s carpenter brother created tables and other touches from barn wood found at his Napa home to create a quaint environment in the old Palms restaurant location Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Local Restaurateurs Receive American Dream Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community

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)

Popular Local Taco Truck Opens Late-Night Drive-Thru

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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)

20 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

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

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

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

Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

Gringas, a quesadilla with taco filling, from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

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Spicy Fried Chicken with Mac N Cheese and pickles from Lou's Luncheonette in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat).

Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County

Brined in buttermilk, dredged in flour and given a nice hot oil bath, there’s nothing quite like fried chicken.

Steak & Frites with sauce au Poivre, beef jus and garden salad from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

French Cuisine Meets California Flavors at New Sonoma County Bistro From Acclaimed Chef

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini addresses an audience at Terra Madre 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Terra Madre)

Slow Food’s International Festival Is Coming to the US for the First Time — and It’s in Northern California

Greatest Hits

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

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

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The River Electric property in Guerneville

Peek Inside The River Electric, a New Camp Resort and Swim Club on the Russian River

In a nod to sunshine-filled, worry-free days of summer camp, Guerneville's new camping resort boasts two pools, a restaurant and 40 furnished tents under the redwoods.

7/15/2013: B1: PC: Sofia Pomares, 4, reaches for a French flag waved by her mother, Fabiola Pomares- Sotomayor, while celebrating Bastille Day at Chateau St. Jean on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Kenwood, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

Celebrate Bastille Day with French Treats and Local Festivities

Best Places to Eat, Drink and Stay on the Sonoma Coast, According to Locals

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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

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

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

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Santa Rosa's Red, White, and BOOM fireworks show at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, on July 4, 2013. (Alvin Jornada / For The Press Democrat)

Where to Have a Fabulous Fourth of July in Sonoma County

For the first time in over five years, fireworks will sparkle over the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this Fourth of July.

Mary Cecile Agneberg, the “MotherShucker,” brings a short knife and plenty of muscle when prying open mollusks at Trillium Winebar & Taproom Friday, February 28, 2025, on Main Street in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Tiny Wine Lounge in Guerneville Is Setting the Bar High

Wine tasting with mezze plate from Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)

This Rare White Wine Variety Can Take the Heat. Here’s Where to Try It

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Kitchen. (Peter Lyons)

Storybook Bohemian Cottage on Salmon Creek Hits the Market

The 1940s-era Occidental home includes charming vintage details along with new Schoolhouse Electric lighting and a Fireclay tile hearth.

Home and grounds.(Adam Potts Photography)

Modern Napa Valley Farmhouse Blends Rustic Charm With Wine Country Luxury

This new luxury five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Kenwood is currently listed for $12,800,000—the highest price in the town’s history. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Take a Look Inside the Most Expensive Property in Kenwood

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Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Jimtown 2.0 Is Finally Open in Healdsburg

While the rooftop bar will have a dark, moody vibe it will also be a great spot to catch sunset. (Appellation)

'It’s Really Coming to Life': Celebrity Chef's Healdsburg Hotel Nears Completion

Ashley Baker and David Ertmann are the new owners of BlendCraft in downtown Petaluma, where they serve date shakes which are famous in Palm Springs but rarely found outside of southern California. Photographed on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. (Crissy Pascual/Petaluma Argus-Courier)

13 Best Smoothie Spots in Sonoma County

Anna's Hummingbird at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. (Gareth Bogdanoff / Shutterstock)

Love Hummingbirds? Now’s the Time to See Them in Sonoma County

Wine tasting at McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma. (McEvoy Ranch)

How a Newspaper Heiress Turned a Local Ranch Into a Dream Destination for Olive Oil and Wine

Former Russian River Home of Kellogg Family Hits the Market

The former 19Ten Bar & Provisions spot on Fourth Street will reopen this summer as Aroma de Cafe. Photo taken June 11, 2025. (Maci Martell / Sonoma Magazine)

Former Jack & Tony’s, 19Ten Bar Becomes Aroma de Cafe in Santa Rosa

A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich — or BEC — made on a fluffy plain bagel from a local New York City bagel shop in Brooklyn, New York. (Getty Images / iStockphoto)

What’s a BECSPK? It’s a New York Breakfast Classic and It’s Coming to Sonoma County

Napa Getaway

Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)

Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery

The Pinot Noir specialist offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations.

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’

Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)

How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth

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