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From left, Stephanie Reagor, Emma Lipp, Lauren Feldman and Tanner Walle teamed up to open the Valley Swim Club restaurant in Sonoma. They also own Valley Bar + Bottle. Lipp and Reagor have earned Sonoma County’s only chef semifinalist nomination for the 2026 James Beard Awards. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Restaurant Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot

A tiny Sonoma restaurant has earned a rare James Beard semifinalist nod, standing alone in a year crowded with big-city names. Here’s who was nominated.

The Pollo al Horno featuring chicken, black beans, rice, and plantains at El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine in Santa Rosa Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s 12 Essential Dishes: The Default Orders Locals Swear By

Chef Arnold Myint will host Thai dinners and a Valentine's dinner at the Flamingo in Santa Rosa. (Arnold Myint)

Tennessee Top Chef Hosting Thai Time at the Flamingo

SingleThread's Kyle and Katina Connaughton will open SoNoMa by SingleThread in Kyoto this spring. Chef Keita Tominaga, formerly of Hana restaurant in Rohnert Park, will head the kitchen. (SingleThread)

Michelin-Starred SingleThread Is Bringing Sonoma to Kyoto

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Pecan Pie from Sweet T's in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Pie in Sonoma County

Celebrate National Pie Day, Jan. 23, with a slice of sweet or savory pie at these Sonoma County spots.

Moroccan rice pudding topped with poached pomegranate and crushed almonds at Pearl Petaluma in Petaluma Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Word-Of-Mouth Restaurant Locals Keep to Themselves

The Olla Latté with piloncillo syrup, cinnamon and a dried orange slice Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from Cafe de la Olla in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

6 Delicious Hot Drinks To Get in Sonoma County Right Now

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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Partners Hayley Cutri and chef Efrain Balmes at Sonoma Eats in Sonoma Tuesday November 22, 2022. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Beloved Santa Rosa Taqueria Mourned by Neighbors Has New Owners

Parkside Eats will open this spring, taking over the former Lepe’s Taqueria space with a California comfort food menu influenced by Mexican flavors.

Pick’s Roadside in Cloverdale opens, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

The Teal Paint Is Gone, but Cloverdale’s 100-Year-Old Drive-in Is Back

A bowl of rice topped with beef. (ken6345 / Getty Images)

Santa Rosa’s Newest Japanese and Korean Fast-Casual Restaurant Is Truly Sizzling

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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Clam chowder on the docks at Rocker Oysterfeller's at the Wharf Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl

For the coast's annual Chowder Day, a dozen Sonoma County restaurants will fire up their giant kettles and dish out samples of their finest chowder.

A live dungeness crab at Oliver's Market in Santa Rosa, Thursday Nov. 17, 2016. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) 2016

The Ultimate Guide to Crab Feeds in Sonoma County

Coffee and pastry from Flying Goat Coffee. (Jenna Fisher)

10 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Sonoma County

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

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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From left, avocado toast topped with prosciutto and sprouts, and the Sweet Crunch toast with almond butter, bananas, strawberries, coconut and almonds from Succo Cold-Pressed in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Get the Day off to a Gorgeous Start at This Santa Rosa Juicery

Artfully presented toasts steal the show at this Santa Rosa juice shop known for its superfood-filled elixirs.

Snow clings to dormant trees, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, off Geysers Road. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

For a Productive Spring, Fruit Trees Need Time To Chill Out

Susan Preston in her studio near her home of 50 years in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

For Local Artist and Farm Owner, It’s Time ‘To Be a Little Spiky’

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Great room in the Guest House. (Adam Potts)

A Sonoma County Ranch for Sale Is a Homesteader’s Dream

The ranch property includes a rustic guest house and a barn-turned-casita surrounded by natural gardens, hiking trails and seasonal creeks.

This two-bedroom cottage on a half-acre perched up from the Mendocino coastline is currently listed for $875,000. (Clear Shot Creations)

Cozy Cottage on the Mendocino Coast Spotlighted in The New York Times

This renovated two-bedroom two-bathroom home sitting on the 11th hole of the South Bodega Harbour Golf Course is currently listed for $2,050,000. (Brian Roberts / Loud and Clear Commercial Media)

This Luxuriously Renovated Bodega Bay Home Is a Golfer’s Paradise

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Chappellet Winery in St. Helena. (Chappellet Winery)

This Napa Valley Winery Is Still King of the Hill

A 3-minute sand timer counts down as Chiang Dao Wild Mountain Green tea leaves steep in a pot at Two Trees Tea House in Occidental Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Inside the Secret Local Tea House Where Time Stands Still

Healdsburg Bagel Co. will open a new Jewish-style deli in Healdsburg this summer. (Drew Ross)

Where to Get the Best Bagels in Sonoma County

Euphoria non-alcoholic cocktail with Seedlip Grove, goji and schisandra berry, Euoporia Elixir, lime, preicly pear-hibiscu puree, jasmine water at Ferbar in Sebastopol. Heather Irwin/PD

Best Sonoma County Bars for Mocktails and Nonalcoholic Drinks

Lounging area of great room. (Bart Edson)

Ranch-Style Home in Sonoma Offers Modern Living With Vintage Charm

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen with Sapporo noodles, sesame, scallion, pork belly chashu, spicy ground pork, charred cabbage, wood ear mushrooms and a 6-minute egg from Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Warm Up with These Soups from Sonoma Restaurants

Homemade Bacon Spicy Vodka Bloody Mary with Tomatos, Olive and Celery. (Brent Hofacker / Shutterstock)

The Ultimate Guide to The Best Bloody Marys in Sonoma County

Pistachio Tiramisu with pistachio mascarpone, lady finger and coffee from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Hot Food Trends You Can’t Avoid in 2026

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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

The winery tasting room is cozy and homey, with knotted-wood walls and ceilings, and a stone hearth decorated with antlers.

Stewart Cellars tasting room in Yountville. (Douglas Friedman)

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

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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