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What's New In Wine Country

Pick's Roadside, the iconic Cloverdale burger spot, reopens in January 2026. (Pick's Roadside)

Cloverdale’s Century-Old Drive-in Reopens in January

The landmark drive-in will reopen in mid-January, bringing back classic burgers and root beer floats with some Sonoma County upgrades.

The Failla Wines tasting room in a cottage on 11 acres Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 along the Silverado Trail north of St. Helena. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A 1920s Cabin-Turned-Tasting Room Showcases the Best of Sonoma in the Heart of Napa Valley

A wall full of nutcrackers on display over customers at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Where To Dine Out on Christmas in Sonoma and Napa

Various vintage and modern holiday-themed decor, trinkets and home goods at Mavis & Mavis in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / Sonoma Magazine)

These Local Boutiques Want You To Have a Very Vintage Holiday

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The newly reopened Boat Shack at the end of the pier at Nick’s Cove in Marshall on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Marin County Icon Has Risen From the Ashes

Nearly two years after a destructive fire, the beloved Nick's Cove boat shack in Tomales Bay returns.

Beef hot pot at Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-up preview. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

After a Fire and Rebirth, Is a Korean Menu Next for This West County Favorite?

Duroc Pork Chop Milanese with lemon caper butter sauce from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Best Sonoma County Restaurant Dishes of 2025

Top Restaurants

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

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

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The Crash Test Dummies cocktail with mango, raspberry, tamarind, lime, sparkling water and a tajin rim from Jackson's Bar & Oven Friday, September 12, 2025 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Sonoma County Drinks That Are Light on Spirits, Heavy on Cheer

Low- and no-alcohol drinks have evolved way past soda water and juice. Here are the best in Sonoma County to enjoy this holiday season.

Locally made panettone, left to right, Nightingale Bakery Chocolate Cranberry, Costeaux French Bakery and Goguette Bread Au Beurre Wednesday December 13, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Taste Holiday Foods from Around the World at Sonoma County Restaurants and Bakeries

Pastasciutta pasta

Diavola Owners Open Italian Bottega Packed With Handmade Pasta

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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It’s all about pooches and Pinot at Lula Cellars in the Anderson Valley. (Lula Cellars)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend in Mendocino County

Once here, weekenders will find a wonderland of 90-plus wineries, award winning farm-to-table fare and 90 miles of stunning Pacific coastline.

Winemaker Vanessa Wong heads out to the vineyards to check on ripening, a daily chore at harvest. (Kim Carroll)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend on the Sonoma Coast

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

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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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Scott Keneally of Good Fire, Thursday, October 2, 2025, salvages wood from Sonoma County’s woodlands, which were cut for fire protection. Keneally then cuts, boxes and sells the firewood. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘We’re Fighting Fire With Firewood’: A Volunteer Firefighter Finds Untapped Opportunity in the Woods

The Good Fire Project, a nonprofit created by a volunteer firefighter in Healdsburg, is repurposing forgotten felled trees into firewood.

Rabbi Jeremy Morrison stands with his guitar in front of his congregation during Shabbat at Congregation Shomrei Torah on August 15, 2025. (Abraham Fuentes/For The Press Democrat)

New Rabbi for Sonoma County’s Largest Synagogue Leads With Openness, Hope

A student’s practice stitches lay on top of a cloth Sonoma County map that will be used for embroidery at Robert Mahar’s craft retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Local Embroidery Artist Stitches Together Community With Vintage Vibes

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Read the Room: Interior designer Stephanie Meyer of AVCO Design loves the way her client uses teal and turquoise to match the color scheme Meyer created in the room. The palette blends seamlessly, yet festively. AVCO Design, 10310 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, 707-634-2775, avcodesign.com

Sonoma Designers Share Their Decor Tips for a Merry Holiday

How do you deck the halls without burying them? We asked a few Sonoma designers for their tips and tricks to make the season visually merry.

Sitting area of the great room. (Brian Roberts / Loud and Clear Commercial Media)

Modern Bodega Bay Home Enjoys Legendary Ocean Views

Great room. (Steven J Magner / Vanguard Properties)

Boldly Designed Home in Iconic Napa Winegrowing Region Hits the Market

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This Sonoma Winery Shows How Classic California Chardonnay Should Taste

A festive scene at Abbot's Passage in Glen Ellen during the holidays. (Melati Citrawireja / Courtesy Abbot's Passage)

Where to Find Holiday Markets in Sonoma County

Elizabeth Tlatilpa, left, helps Alexandra Herrera find an extra finger to hold two free lunches for her children at the Bayer Farm in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The Redwood Empire Food Bank provides healthy meals across Sonoma County. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Ideas for Giving Tuesday in Sonoma County

Healdsburg’s Busiest Chef Is Taking On Locals’ Longtime Favorite Bar

Iggy’s Organic Burgers with duck fat and beef patty, buttery brioche, organic American cheese, ketchup, mustard, onions caramelized with a secret sauce, and pickles are served on the plaza, Friday in Downtown Healdsburg June 30, 2023. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Popular Sonoma County Burger Spot Opening Second Location

Saffron & Rose Petal Arancini with rice, mozzarella, butter, marinara, shallots, garlic, chives and panko at the Sonoma Wine Shop/La Bodega Kitchen Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

‘We’re Weird on Purpose’: Quirky Sebastopol Spot Doubles as Bottle Shop and Family Dining Room

Living room. (Jan Pechbrenner / Liftec Media)

The New York Times Spotlights Revived Heritage Home in Healdsburg

French Toast with strawberries from the William Tell House in Tomales. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best French Toast in Sonoma County

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Stewart Cellars tasting room in Yountville. (Douglas Friedman)

This Napa Valley Winery Pours Expressive Cabernet Sauvignons in Its Chic Tasting Room

And just next door, you’ll find a different kind of tasting flight at Madeleine’s Macarons.

Mia Steiger brought her pickleball group for a one of a kind experience amongst the vineyard at Anaba Winery Thursday, July 10, in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Offers a Wine Country Twist to the Hottest Game in America

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This Napa Valley Winery Offers ‘Elevated’ Wine Tastings — Literally

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