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What's New In Wine Country

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

Chef Gary Chu has been feeding Sonoma County for more than four decades. His Santa Rosa restaurant serves Japanese standards and Chinese favorites — and the Martini Prawns are all his.

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

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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.

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

Where To Find the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich 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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Cheese Cappelletti with beet, mint and meyer lemon from Juju’s, a French-Moroccan dinner pop-up in the Acorn Café space on the square in Healdsburg. Photo taken Thursday, March 19, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

A Surge of New Restaurants Is Coming to Sonoma County

Is it pure optimism or a softening real estate market that's got Sonoma County restaurateurs rushing to open their doors in 2026?

The fried chicken eggs Benedict at J & M's Midtown Cafe in Santa Rosa

Our Dining Editor’s Top 12 Favorite Egg Dishes in Sonoma County

Levantine Chicken with batata and toum from the lunch-only menu at Mazza Levantine Kitchen Thursday, March 26, 2026 in northeast Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Hidden Petaluma Spot Has One of the Best Roast Chickens Around

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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The Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills

Sonoma County Camping Spot Named Among Most Unique in the US

The family-owned and operated RV park and campground sits on a 110-acre ranch next to a meandering stretch of the Russian River.

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

5/3/2014:A1: PASSING THROUGH: A pair of gray whales move north past Bodega Head on Thursday as they migrate to their summer feeding grounds off Alaska. The giant mammals have put on quite a show this week for visitors to the popular whale-watching spot that juts out into the ocean at the northern edge of Bodega Bay. PC: A pair of gray whales make their way north during their migration past Bodega Head on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Sonoma Coast Named Best Place in the US for Whale Watching. Here’s When To Go

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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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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

Mercedes Hernandez has owned retail businesses and founded local festivals across Sonoma County. Now, she's working toward a bigger dream.

Lace lichen festoons the trees in Sonoma Valley Regional Park. (Julie Vader / Special to the Index-Tribune)

California’s State Lichen Is a Misunderstood Wonder. Here’s Where To See It in Sonoma County

5/24/2013: B5: PC: The Healdsburg Farmer's Market float during the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair 64th Twilight Parade held in downtown Healdsburg, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (Crista Jeremiason / The Press Democrat)

One of the State’s Oldest Farmers Markets Is Welcoming Its New Home in Healdsburg

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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

The renovated Alexander Valley home offers plenty of Wine Country must-haves, including a saltwater pool and Cabernet vineyard.

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

Patio. (Paul Rollins)

Local Storybook Estate Boasts Striking Lake Views and Traditional Style

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The Isaiah's Go To Burrito with crispy carnitas, pinto beans, Spanish rice, corn salsa, jalapenño salsa and organic mixed greens in a tomato tortilla from Viva Mexicana Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Burritos in Sonoma County

After Promise Center’s Easter services, Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, kids scramble for their share of 55,000 plastic eggs. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Easter in Sonoma County

The owners of Shokakko, an Asian street food truck, from left, Elijah Trujillo, Kazuya Makishima and Kayla Hendrix, Jan. 23, 2025 on their Thursday night at Old Caz Beer in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Popular Local Food Spots Are Closing, For Now

Chris Amadio, owner of Mamadio’s, makes about 200 cheesesteaks on his regular Friday night, March 7, 2025 pop-up at Parliament Brewing Co. in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Local Sandwich Pop-up Wins Top Honors at Annual Cheesesteak Festival in Rohnert Park

Stella and Glen Ellen Star chef/owner Ari Weiswasser

High-Profile Chef Opening a Smashburger Spot in Sonoma

A rendering of the interior of Hapa's on the Mainland, coming in 2026. (Wilson Ishihara Design)

Hawaiian Restaurant From Sweet T’s Owners Coming Soon to Santa Rosa

Lamb Shank Tagine with ras el hanout, apricots and almonds with a Moroccan Mint Tea Fizz from Juju’s, a French-Moroccan dinner pop-up in the Acorn Café space on the square in Healdsburg. Photo taken Thursday, March 19, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Michelin-Trained Chef Launches Local Moroccan-Inspired Pop-up

Fieldwork Brewing Company's line of NA beers are flying off the shelves. (Mo Alcaraz)

Sonoma County’s Best Beer Alternatives for Dry Spells

Napa Getaway

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

Across Sonoma and Napa counties, a new kind of book club is taking shape — one where stories are discussed over shared dishes, curated wines and a growing sense of community.

The Royal We tasting room brings together labels by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown including Caterwaul, Matthew Wallace, Aston Estate, Switchback Ridge, RIV, and Maybach Family Vineyards Thursday, March 5, 2026 in St. Helena. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

This Local Winery Is a One-Stop Destination for Top-Scoring Cabernets

Bouquet of white and red roses, gift box, glasses with pink or rose champagne or sparkling wine for pair for St. Valentines Day, wedding, gray background, selective focus

Celebrate the Season of Love With the Romance of a Sparkling Rosé

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