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Tiny Organisms Are Illuminating Local Waters. Here’s Where To See the Glowing Phenomenon

Bioluminescence is produced through a chemical reaction in microscopic phytoplankton. View the natural light show with these local tours.

Various breads from local businesses, including, clockwise from left, focaccia from Pastasciutta, toast from Quail & Condor, baguette from Sarmentine, fougasse from Goguette, Parker House rolls from Bijou and scones from Nightingale Breads. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Daily Bread: Our Favorite Carb-Rich Treats in Sonoma County

Living room. (Jeffrey Frisk)

Renovated Petaluma Farmhouse Sells for Over $3.3 Million

(Open Homes Photography)

Amy’s Kitchen Founders Selling Island-Inspired Beachfront Home in Marin County

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Best Fries from Handline Friday, June 26, 2026 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where To Get the Best French Fries in Sonoma County

July 10 is National French Fry Day! Here's where to celebrate in Sonoma County.

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

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

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The Oktoberfest Platter from Tisza Bistro in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

50 Essential Dishes To Try in Sonoma County Right Now

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

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

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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

AYA is Graton Resort & Casino’s biggest swing yet at becoming a dining destination, with Vegas glitz, local produce and a seafood-forward menu from chef Roy Ellamar.

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

Greatest Hits

The 21st annual release of the Russian River Brewing Co Pliny the Younger triple IPA Friday morning March 21, 2025 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Beer Scene

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

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Freshly picked strawberries at Piano Farm in Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Savor Fresh Berries and Fruits from These Sonoma U-Pick Farms and Roadside Stands

Savor fresh fruit and vegetables right from the garden at roadside stands or from u-pick farms in Sonoma County.

Hacienda Beach, seen from the bridge over River Road, continues to be a hotspot in the ongoing dispute over public access to privately owned beaches along the Russian River in Forestville, Friday, July 5, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Local Region Highlighted Among California’s ‘Most Underrated Destinations'

World Cup fans celebrate at the final whistle at the USA beat Iran, 1-0, at AusielloÕs 5th Street Bar & Grill in Santa Rosa Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The US advances to the knock out round where they play the Netherlands next Saturday. (John Burgess/Press Democrat)

Where To Watch the World Cup in Wine Country

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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

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

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

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Josh Silvers cooking in the kitchen of his Santa Rosa home. (Eileen Roche)

Food Is the Love Language at Home of Jackson’s Bar and Oven Chef

The heart of the home is the kitchen, where Josh Silvers, chef and owner of Jackson's Bar and Oven, can continue to play.

Rancher Charity Epperson and her rare Icelandic sheep at Wild Things Ranch in Cazadero. (Charity Epperson/Courtesy Wild Things Ranch)

Local Women Farmers Making a Difference in Agriculture

Mai Nguyen stands amid a field of gazelle rye, which she planted earlier in the winter in west Sonoma County, Friday, March 13, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Meet the Sebastopol Farmer on a Quest To Revive a Regional Grain Economy

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Living room area. (Peter Lyons Photography)

Midcentury Home in Santa Rosa Boasts Vintage-Meets-Modern Design

Nestled in Santa Rosa’s Alta Vista hills, the renovated home offers design time travel to the 1970s and ’80s, blended with modern comforts.

This 160-year old Greek Revival style home in downtown Healdsburg is currently listed for $3,895,000. (Open Homes Photography)

One of Healdsburg’s Oldest Existing Homes Hits the Market

A variety of ceramic pieces by Jee Park, of Seoul Sister Studio, in Healdsburg on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Local Ceramists Create Tableware for Some of Sonoma County’s Best Restaurants

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The patio at Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville. (Adam Potts)

Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi Winery Shines After Multimillion-Dollar Revamp

Don Meador from Oakmont spruces up his 1931 Ford Model A with red, white and blue, prior to the Kenwood Hometown Fourth of July Parade, Thursday July 4, 2024. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) 2024

Fourth of July Celebrations in Sonoma County

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

The Baxman pizza, named after Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman, at Wonderland Pizzeria features toppings selected by Baxman. Photo taken in Monte Rio on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

This New Monte Rio Pizzeria Spent a Year Perfecting the Pie. It Shows

The Wagyu Ribeye with chimichurri, mashed potatoes and broccolini at Seared in Petaluma Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Best Happy Hour Is a Steakhouse With Serious Crowd Appeal

Located in Alexander Valley, minutes from downtown Geyserville, DeLorimier Winery has a guest house and two suites for those who would like to stay among the vines. (DeLorimier Winery)

8 Sonoma Wineries Where You Can Spend the Night

Raspberry Mousse with chocolate crumble, fermented raspberry sauce and mint oil from the Bohemian Bistro Friday, June 12, 2026 in Occidental. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

This Tiny Occidental Restaurant May Be West County’s Next Big Dining Destination

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A variety of apple ciders produced by Ethic Ciders include Golden Rule, Montage, Gravitude, and Scarlett. Photo taken at the Lawton's apple farm on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Sebastopol, California . (BETH SCHLANKER/The Press Democrat)

From Cheese to Cider, North Bay Producers Win Big at 2026 Good Food Awards

Sonoma, Napa and Marin producers earned national honors in the 2026 Good Food Awards, with winning products including cheese, cider, coffee, pasta, olive oil and preserves.

(From left) Bottles of La Sirena Moscato Azul, La Sirena Chardonnay, and Aviatrix Grenache at La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

This Local Winemaker Crafted a $500,000 Bottle of Wine. Now She Finally Has Her Own Tasting Room

Guests taste wine at the outdoor Wren Bar patio, located at Bella Union Winery, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Rutherford. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Food Trucks and Laid-Back Atmosphere

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