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What's New In Wine Country

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

How does chef Lee Desrosiers make his New York Times-recognized "Hell Chicken" so mind-blowingly delicious? The devil, as the saying goes, is in the details.

Raspberry White Chocolate Tart, left, and a Mango-Passion Fruit Mousse Tart from Fleur Sauvage Chocolates Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Let’s Get Dessert: Our Favorite Sonoma County Sweets Right Now

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

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

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Dining

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Sonoma and Napa counties have an abundance of excellent restaurants. Here are the ones the Michelin Guide ranks supreme.

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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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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Festival goers of all ages, Saturday August 13, 2011 enjoyed the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2011

Get Ready for the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol Aug. 8-9

Sebastopol’s beloved Gravenstein apple gets its annual celebration with fresh fritters, pies, cider, chef tastings and plenty of local food.

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

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

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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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

Two North Bay sites were named among the handful of California spots on Hipcamp's recent guide to the highest rated campsites in America.

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Tiny Organisms Are Illuminating Local Waters. Here’s Where To See the Glowing Phenomenon

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 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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The Running Fence. (Photo by Wolfgang Volz, copyright Christo 1976)

A Return to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s ‘Running Fence’ After 50 Years

Memories of the 1976 "Running Fence" art installation that changed Sonoma County’s landscape still resonate.

This Pizza Recipe Puts Zucchini Center Stage

Hikers Jeffrey Hallack and Deborah Symes hike back to the trailhead of the recently opened Estero Americano Coastal Preserve Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Recently Opened Sonoma County Parks Make the Case for Taking a New Path

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Great room. (Sarah Colegrove / Bravari Real Estate Media)

A Russian River Home Recently Hit the Market for the First Time in Over 50 Years. It Already Sold

Nestled in the prized Russian River AVA, the 1970s-era Forestville home offers modernist design and views that stretch to Mount St. Helena.

New Sonoma Home Showcases Wine Country Living With Vineyards, Farmhouse Style

Living room. (Jeffrey Frisk)

Renovated Petaluma Farmhouse Sells for Over $3.3 Million

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The famous Lemon Cloud Pie from Betty's Bakery and Fish and Chips in Santa Rosa. (Photo by John Burgess/Sonoma Magazine)

15 Dazzling Lemon Treats in Sonoma County

Farm Summer Squash with golden glory puree, oven fried zucchini, charred scallion, lemon, gochujang and nutmeg from Little Saint in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Why This Local Plant-Based Restaurant Is Worth a Visit, Even if You’re Not Vegan

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 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

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

Where To Get the Best Mac and Cheese in Sonoma County

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

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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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