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Duck au Pruneaux, featuring black truffle mousseline, lambs quarters, and ume shu, served at Troubadour Bread & Bistro in Healdsburg on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

How a Small Healdsburg Sandwich Shop Earned a Michelin Star

Chef Sean McGaughey built Michelin-starred Troubadour on his own terms, pairing French-inspired tasting menus with Run-DMC, thrifted china and plenty of fun.

Group tables on the large patio at sunset at the Waterhawk Lake Club Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Dine With a View at These Sonoma County Restaurants

Nicole Herdman, left, and daughter Blair Leyva talk with Ben Brenner, a founding partner of Benevolent Neglect Wines in Napa, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

New Local Wine Lounge Has a Secret Room, Groovy 1970s Look and Dance Parties

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Chef Roy Ellamar of AYA restaurant at Graton Resort & Casino. (Hardy Wilson)

Celebrity Chefs Join Sonoma County Stars for New Food Festival at Graton Casino

Savor Sonoma brings Aarón Sánchez, Marcus Samuelsson, the Voltaggio brothers and top Sonoma County chefs to Graton Resort & Casino for two days of live-fire cooking, wine, cocktails and partying.

Queso Tacos with Birria from Jalapeños Mexican Grill on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Spice Is Right at These Local Restaurants

Chicken Karaage, left, on a bed of tahini hummus and the butterflied trout, right, in a red curry and topped with cucumber yogurt at Dead Letter restaurant in Sonoma Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Team Behind Celebrated Sonoma Restaurant Launches ‘Fun’ New Spot Offering Unusual Dishes