These snails aren’t the escargot variety. Instead, their red and white trail leads to the most thoughtful food around Sonoma County.

Tucked into a forgettable Rohnert Park strip mall, Don Julio’s draws locals with handmade pupusas, home-style Salvadoran cooking and recipes passed down by feel.

After establishing a career in high-end corporate design in New York, artist Jake Messing has returned to his roots in Healdsburg — with family and art at the forefront.