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What's New In Wine Country

Farmhouse Sonoma owner Pemba Sherpa’s carpenter brother created tables and other touches from barn wood found at his Napa home to create a quaint environment in the old Palms restaurant location Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Local Restaurateurs Win American Dream Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community

The local immigrant business owners were honored for their entrepreneurial achievements, educational initiatives and public service.

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)
Popular Local Taco Truck Opens Late-Night Drive-Thru
Plums ripen in a tree at Piano Farm in Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)
Santa Rosa Plums Are an Enduring Local Creation. Here’s the Simplest Way To Use Them
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)
20 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County
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Dining

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

Celebrate all things French this Bastille Day, July 14, at local events, restaurants and patisseries.

Spicy Fried Chicken with Mac N Cheese and pickles from Lou's Luncheonette in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat).
Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County
Steak & Frites with sauce au Poivre, beef jus and garden salad from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
French Cuisine Meets California Flavors at New Sonoma County Bistro From Acclaimed Chef
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Top Restaurants

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties
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
Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County
The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)
The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town
Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma
Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County
Gringas, a quesadilla with taco filling, from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County
The Meatball Sub on a toasted ciabatta roll with provolone and asiago cheese, marinara and french fried onions from Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Sonoma County Restaurants Locals Like to Keep Secret
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BiteClub

An outdoor patio overlooking the pond at the Bear Republic Brewing Co. brewpub in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
New Rohnert Park Restaurant to Open Soon in Former Bear Republic Location

Brewsters Beer Garden is taking over Rohnert Park's former Bear Republic and will reopen it as Waterhawk Lake Club.

Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Jimtown 2.0 Is Finally Open in Healdsburg
The former 19Ten Bar & Provisions spot on Fourth Street will reopen this summer as Aroma de Cafe. Photo taken June 11, 2025. (Maci Martell / Sonoma Magazine)
Former Jack & Tony’s, 19Ten Bar Becomes Aroma de Cafe in Santa Rosa
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Greatest Hits

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
The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms
A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)
The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County
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Travel

The River Electric property in Guerneville
Peek Inside The River Electric, a New Camp Resort and Swim Club on the Russian River

In a nod to sunshine-filled, worry-free days of summer camp, Guerneville's new camping resort boasts two pools, a restaurant and 40 furnished tents under the redwoods.

Best Places to Eat, Drink and Stay on the Sonoma Coast, According to Locals
Santa Rosa's Red, White, and BOOM fireworks show at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, on July 4, 2013. (Alvin Jornada / For The Press Democrat)
Where to Have a Fabulous Fourth of July in Sonoma County
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Top Wineries

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. (Pedroncelly 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
To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.
9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views
Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California
These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France
30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
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Mary Cecile Agneberg, the “MotherShucker,” brings a short knife and plenty of muscle when prying open mollusks at Trillium Winebar & Taproom Friday, February 28, 2025, on Main Street in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
A Tiny Wine Lounge in Guerneville Is Setting the Bar High

A tiny cafe and wine lounge in downtown Guerneville impresses with an extensive wine list, a raw bar and a gold medal-winning crab roll.

Wine tasting with mezze plate from Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)
This Rare White Wine Variety Can Take the Heat. Here’s Where to Try It
Customers dine at Little Saint in Healdsburg, a temple to the union of plant-based food, wine and live music. (Kim Carroll)
These Local Restaurants Encourage Guests to Stay Awhile After the Meal
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Home

Kitchen. (Peter Lyons)
Storybook Bohemian Cottage on Salmon Creek Hits the Market

The 1940s-era Occidental home includes charming vintage details along with new Schoolhouse Electric lighting and a Fireclay tile hearth.

Home and grounds.(Adam Potts Photography)
Modern Napa Valley Farmhouse Blends Rustic Charm With Wine Country Luxury
This new luxury five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Kenwood is currently listed for $12,800,000—the highest price in the town’s history. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)
Take a Look Inside the Most Expensive Property in Kenwood
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Trending

While the rooftop bar will have a dark, moody vibe it will also be a great spot to catch sunset. (Appellation)
'It’s Really Coming to Life': Celebrity Chef's Healdsburg Hotel Nears Completion
Ashley Baker and David Ertmann are the new owners of BlendCraft in downtown Petaluma, where they serve date shakes which are famous in Palm Springs but rarely found outside of southern California. Photographed on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. (Crissy Pascual/Petaluma Argus-Courier)
13 Best Smoothie Spots in Sonoma County
Chef Domenica Catelli will use fresh items from her Geyserville restaurant garden when she cooks with a guest chef, Maneet Chauvan, at the opening reception of the Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Roving Restaurant Tour Returns to Sonoma County Fields This Weekend
Wine tasting at McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma. (McEvoy Ranch)
How a Newspaper Heiress Turned a Local Ranch Into a Dream Destination for Olive Oil and Wine
Pool and patio
Former Russian River Home of Kellogg Family Hits the Market
Wine tasting at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg. (Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery)
‘Join the Club,’ Says These Local Wineries Offering More Exciting, Exclusive Experiences
Salt & Straw Santa Rosa
New Ice Cream Shop Brings Wild New Flavors to Montgomery Village This Friday
Asparagus Salad with local strawberries, whipped feta, espelette, almonds and lemon curd citronette from Poppy restaurant Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Glen Ellen. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)
This Glen Ellen Bistro May Be One of the Best New Restaurants of 2025
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Napa Getaway

Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)
Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery

The Pinot Noir specialist offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations.

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’
Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)
How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth
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