Sonoma Magazine: Things to Do in Sonoma

Skip to content

$14.99 for 6 issues

What’s New in Wine Country
BiteClub
Dining
Wine
Home
Travel
Magazine
Newsletters

Sonoma Magazine

What’s New in Wine Country
BiteClub
Dining
Wine
Home
Travel
Magazine
Newsletters

For Subscribers

Where to Buy
Subscribe
Change Mailing Address
Pay Bill
Renew
Give a Gift

What's New In Wine Country

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

Classic dishes don't need introduction nor reinvention. From an old Julia Child staple to the pinnacle of burgers, here are some of our favorite classics served in Sonoma County.

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

Pork Belly with bánh mi veggies, Vietnamese fish sauce glaze, sambal aioli and peanuts from Salt & Stone in the heart of the Sonoma Valley Monday, June 1, 2026 in Kenwood. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Things Our Dining Editor Ate in June

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

More What's New In Wine Country

Dining

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

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

After a three-year makeover reportedly costing more than $100 million, Mondavi owner Constellation Brands is placing a major bet on Napa Valley's future.

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

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

Top Restaurants

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

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

More Top Restaurants

BiteClub

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

Raising Cane’s, the Louisiana-based fast-food chain with a devoted following for its chicken, plans to open its first Sonoma County location.

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

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

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

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

More Greatest Hits

Travel

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'

Travel + Leisure recently highlighted 10 of California’s most underrated destinations, steering readers away from the tourist magnets that dominate travel itineraries. One of those places is in Sonoma County.

World Cup fans celebrate at the final whistle at the USA beat Iran, 1-0, at AusielloÕs 5th Street Bar & Grill in Santa Rosa Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The US advances to the knock out round where they play the Netherlands next Saturday. (John Burgess/Press Democrat)

Where To Watch the World Cup in Wine Country

A bee flies around a rhododendron at Hidden Forest Nursery in Sebastopol on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Rhododendrons Are Blooming in All Their Rosy-Pink Glory Across the County. Here’s Where To See Them

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

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

More Top Wineries

Subscribe Today

Get your magazine delivered directly to your home!

Magazine

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

The heart of the home is the kitchen, where Josh Silvers, chef and owner of Jackson's Bar and Oven, can continue to play.

Rancher Charity Epperson and her rare Icelandic sheep at Wild Things Ranch in Cazadero. (Charity Epperson/Courtesy Wild Things Ranch)

Local Women Farmers Making a Difference in Agriculture

Mai Nguyen stands amid a field of gazelle rye, which she planted earlier in the winter in west Sonoma County, Friday, March 13, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Meet the Sebastopol Farmer on a Quest To Revive a Regional Grain Economy

Home

Living room area. (Peter Lyons Photography)

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

Nestled in Santa Rosa’s Alta Vista hills, the renovated home offers design time travel to the 1970s and ’80s, blended with modern comforts.

This 160-year old Greek Revival style home in downtown Healdsburg is currently listed for $3,895,000. (Open Homes Photography)

One of Healdsburg’s Oldest Existing Homes Hits the Market

A variety of ceramic pieces by Jee Park, of Seoul Sister Studio, in Healdsburg on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Local Ceramists Create Tableware for Some of Sonoma County’s Best Restaurants

Trending

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

The Baxman pizza, named after Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman, at Wonderland Pizzeria features toppings selected by Baxman. Photo taken in Monte Rio on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

This New Monte Rio Pizzeria Spent a Year Perfecting the Pie. It Shows

The Wagyu Ribeye with chimichurri, mashed potatoes and broccolini at Seared in Petaluma Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Best Happy Hour Is a Steakhouse With Serious Crowd Appeal

Located in Alexander Valley, minutes from downtown Geyserville, DeLorimier Winery has a guest house and two suites for those who would like to stay among the vines. (DeLorimier Winery)

8 Sonoma Wineries Where You Can Spend the Night

Raspberry Mousse with chocolate crumble, fermented raspberry sauce and mint oil from the Bohemian Bistro Friday, June 12, 2026 in Occidental. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

This Tiny Occidental Restaurant May Be West County’s Next Big Dining Destination

Slow Braised Lamb Shank with silky potatoes, lamb jus, gremolata and pickled peppers from Alesta Modern Mediterranean Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20+ New Sonoma County Restaurants To Know About Right Now

Colombian-born Bibiana Gonzalez treats guests to barrel samples at the Wines by Bibiana tasting room Monday, June 8, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

At This Local Tasting Room, Coffee and Wine Share the Spotlight

Bocce and kids at Larson Family Winery

Where To Celebrate Father’s Day in Sonoma County

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

More Napa Getaway

Search

Most Popular Stories

Get the Magazine

Where to Buy
Subscribe
Change Mailing Address
Pay Bill
Renew
Give a Gift

More About Us

About Sonoma Magazine
Advertise With Us
Contact Sonoma Magazine
Job Opportunities
Our Newsletters
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

Follow Us

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
RSS

Do Not Sell My Personal Info

Cookie Settings