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What's New In Wine Country

Lin Khuu, Tim Cahn and Minh Ta descend from Sentinel Point on the Sea to Sky Trail at Jenner Headlands Preserve, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Our Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Great Outdoors

Whether seeking thrills or something more chill, here are the places and experiences that make our outdoors such a great place to be.

The pumpkin cheesecake at Stellina Pronto in Petaluma Thursday, July 9, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Best Cheesecakes in Sonoma County, From Classic New York to Burnt Basque

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

These Local Dishes Were Made To Share

The sushi pairing experience at the Centennial Mountain tasting room, Friday, July 13, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

This Local Tasting Room Pours Rare Italian Wines — And Pairs Them With Sushi

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Dining

Where To Get the Best Mac and Cheese in Sonoma County

Hankering for a big bowl of comfort food? Here are 18 Sonoma County restaurants with our favorite mac and cheese.

Dahlinho de Tapioca, fried bite with aged gouda, parmigiana and chili jam from the new prix fixe tasting menu at The Lodge at Dawn Ranch Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Take a Bite of Perfection at These Local Restaurants

Spicy Sweet Chile Chicken Wings with peanuts, scallions and sesame seeds from The Mill at Glen Ellen. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

‘Check, Please! Bay Area’ Takes on Wine Country With a Special Sonoma, Napa Episode

Top Restaurants

Paella at Bravas Bar de Tapas in Healdsburg. (Jesse Cudworth)

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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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

Simple yet essential, bread is a daily must-have — whether it's holding together the perfect sandwich or toasted and slathered in butter.

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

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

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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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.

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

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'

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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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The JAD Experience will present a ballet performance at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma in July. (Sandy Lee)

Local Farm To Host Upcoming Ballet Beneath the Stars

The JAD Experience will present a world-class ballet, along with a farm-to-table dinner, for six star-studded nights this July in Petaluma.

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

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

Home

Living room. (Jeffrey Frisk)

Renovated Petaluma Farmhouse Sells for Over $3.3 Million

Dating back to the late 1800s, the home underwent a down-to-the-studs renovation, complete with beautiful landscaping and a party barn.

(Open Homes Photography)

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

Living room area. (Peter Lyons Photography)

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Chippy has soft opened in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

Acre Pizza Owner Opens a Fish-And-Chips Cafe in Sebastopol

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

Napa Getaway

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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