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What's New In Wine Country

They are up early making the bagels at Sonoma's Homegrown.
Real East Coast Bagels Finally Arrive in Sonoma County

Recently opened in the former Hippizzazz pizza space — near longtime Sebastopol favorite Grateful Bagel — Bonnie Bagels is banking on the East Coast classic.

Chicken Parmesan topped with spaghetti, pomodoro, bechamel, Parmesan and fresh herbs from Capriciano Osteria Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Santa Rosa’s New Italian Restaurant Is Already Packed With Eager Diners
California Naturalist Sarah Reid, second from left, shows a class examples while leading a Nature Journaling class on the bluffs above Shell Beach, north of Bodega Bay on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
Learn the Art of Nature Journaling With a Sonoma County Conservationist
Singing Frogs Little Gems Salad with vegan Caesar dressing, croutons, fried capers and nutritional yeast from Hazel restaurant Thursday, July 10, 2025 celebrating 10 years in Occidental. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)
Hazel Is Back in Occidental — And Somehow More Hazel Than Ever
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Dining

Crispy Duck Confit with bitter greens croutons, duck fat potato and brown butter vinaigrette from Lo & Behold Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Local Cocktail Bar Where Wine Country Lets Its Hair Down

This late-night Healdsburg spot is dark and moody, but in a cozy-nest way, not a sticky-table-and-some-guy-passed-out-at-the-bar way.

Screamin’ Mimi’s, which first opened 31 years ago in Sebastopol, was featured in The Washington Post as a top U.S. ice cream shop to build a vacation around. Photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Local Ice Cream Shop Among Washington Post’s Favorites To Build a Vacation Around
Spiced chocolate passion fruit cake and the Gunsmith cocktail at Taste Petaluma in Petaluma Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Taste Petaluma Is a New Hub for Local Wine, Food and Drinks
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Top Restaurants

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties
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
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BiteClub

The Complete Buckwheat Crepes with ham, mild Emmentaler cheese and a sunny-side-up egg from Sarmentine Bakery Petaluma Thursday, May 7, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Got a Craving for Crepes? This Petaluma Bakery Makes Them in the Traditional French Fashion

The baker at this favorite Sonoma County boulangerie trained at a French school devoted entirely to traditional Breton crepes.

Queso Birria Tacos from Café Carrusel Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
This Wildly Pink Santa Rosa Brunch Spot Makes Barbie’s Dreamhouse Look Restrained
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with collard greens, succotash cornbread waffle and crack butter with a Hibiscus Flower N/A cocktail from Saucy Mama’s Jook Joint Friday, July 18, 2026 in Guerneville. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Guerneville Soul Food Spot People Plan Vacations Around
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Greatest Hits

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
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
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Travel

The pool at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)
10 Cool Things To Do in Sonoma County When It’s Too Hot

Pull your head out of the freezer and check out these ways to beat the heat.

Hipcamp named the Olive Farm in Novato one of its “50 favorite places to camp in America right now.” (Courtesy of Hipcamp)
Local Spots Among Hipcamp’s 50 Favorite Places To Camp in US Right Now
bioluminescence
Tiny Organisms Are Illuminating Local Waters. Here’s Where To See the Glowing Phenomenon
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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
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Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma is both a multigenerational family home and a secluded resort that can host up to 48 overnight guests. (Eileen Roche)
This Hidden Sonoma Resort Doubles as a Family’s Multigenerational Homestead

A family homestead for five generations, Sonoma’s Westerbeke Ranch has hosted notable visionaries in its storied evolution from family home to retreat and conference center.

Nicolette Hayes at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen Monday, May 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Meet the New Jack London Park Partners Board Member Helping Expand Appreciation for the Renowned Local Author
James Beard Award-winning chef Charlie Palmer penned his cookbook "Wineland" with Healdsburg journalist Matt Villano, along with visuals by local photographer Emma Kruch. (Emma Kruch / Emma K Creative)
Acclaimed Local Chefs Celebrate Sonoma County Food in New Cookbooks
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Home

Vineyard at sunset. (Daniel Wilson / Sotheby's International Realty)
Produce Your Own Napa Cabernet at This Rebuilt Local Winery and Vineyard for Sale

Nestled on Napa's Atlas Peak AVA, the estate includes a three-bedroom home, fully permitted winery and 24.5-acre vineyard with valley vistas.

Pool and patio. (Jim Nevill / Sotheby’s International Realty)
Former Salesforce CFO Lists Sonoma Estate for $12.9 Million
A Glen Ellen estate with Dutch Cape style is currently listed for $12,0000. (Peter Lyons)
Bay Area Designer’s Cape Dutch-Style Home Hits the Market in Glen Ellen
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Trending

Amy Bush rides along the Sound of Music trail in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park & Open Space Preserve near Occidental on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
‘It’s a Magic Place’: A West County Park Expands for More Mountain Biking Recreation
Denise Bee tastes a Carricante Italian varietal while visiting from Hong Kong with her family at the Centennial Mountain tasting room, Friday, July 13, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
These Local Italian White Wines Are Just Right for Summer
The Fuel & Food Market, along Old Redwood Highway in Santa Rosa, sells Asian and Indian groceries. Photo taken on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
Fuel Your Car — And Your Belly — At These Local Gas Stations With Great Grub
The home at Monte-bellaria. (David Schloss / Inventive Films)
Live Among the Lavender at Sebastopol’s Famous Monte-Bellaria Estate
Chef Lee Desrosiers' signature "Hell Chicken" he slow-roasts over coals. (Conor Hagen)
This Local Chef’s Famous ‘Hell Chicken’ Might Be a Taste of Heaven on Earth
Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar, with locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, is worth a special trip. (Noble Folk)
Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County
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
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
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Napa Getaway

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

You don’t have to be young and hip to hang out at Benevolent Neglect — but a certain cool factor just might rub off on you if you do.

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
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
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