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What's New In Wine Country

Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Jimtown 2.0 Is Finally Open in Healdsburg

Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and dim sum are on the menu at Healdsburg's historic Jimtown market.

Santa Rosa's Red, White, and BOOM fireworks show at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, on July 4, 2013. (Alvin Jornada / For The Press Democrat)
Where to Have a Fabulous Fourth of July in Sonoma County
Mary Cecile Agneberg, the “MotherShucker,” brings a short knife and plenty of muscle when prying open mollusks at Trillium Winebar & Taproom Friday, February 28, 2025, on Main Street in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
A Tiny Wine Lounge in Guerneville Is Setting the Bar High
A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties
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Dining

Server Mercedes DeWitt with the Buck’s Original (thick, upside down) Pan Pie with Pepperoni from Buck’s Place Friday, July 19, 2024, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
25 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants

Here are 25 unique reasons to love dining out in Sonoma County in 2025.

Wine tasting with mezze plate from Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)
This Rare White Wine Variety Can Take the Heat. Here’s Where to Try It
Customers dine at Little Saint in Healdsburg, a temple to the union of plant-based food, wine and live music. (Kim Carroll)
These Local Restaurants Encourage Guests to Stay Awhile After the Meal
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Top Restaurants

Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County
The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)
The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town
Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma
Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County
Gringas, a quesadilla with taco filling, from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County
The Meatball Sub on a toasted ciabatta roll with provolone and asiago cheese, marinara and french fried onions from Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
The Sonoma County Restaurants Locals Like to Keep Secret
A cheeseburger and fries from Superburger in Santa Rosa. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County
Orange Marinated Chicken Pupusa Burger with choice of two stuffed pupusa's filled with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cheese and chipotle cream from Don Julio's Latin Grill & Pupusas in Rohnert Park on Monday, August 31, 2020. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
25 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants to Try in Sonoma County
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BiteClub

The former 19Ten Bar & Provisions spot on Fourth Street will reopen this summer as Aroma de Cafe. Photo taken June 11, 2025. (Maci Martell / Sonoma Magazine)
Former Jack & Tony’s, 19Ten Bar Becomes Aroma de Cafe in Santa Rosa

The menu will remain the same at the new cafe location, with a mix of Latin and American brunch favorites.

A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich — or BEC — made on a fluffy plain bagel from a local New York City bagel shop in Brooklyn, New York. (Getty Images / iStockphoto)
What’s a BECSPK? It’s a New York Breakfast Classic and It’s Coming to Sonoma County
Salt & Straw Santa Rosa
New Ice Cream Shop Brings Wild New Flavors to Montgomery Village This Friday
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Greatest Hits

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
Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)
Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast
The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms
A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)
The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County
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Travel

While the rooftop bar will have a dark, moody vibe it will also be a great spot to catch sunset. (Appellation)
'It’s Really Coming to Life': Celebrity Chef's Healdsburg Hotel Nears Completion

The 108-room food and wine-focused hotel will feature a restaurant, rooftop bar, spa and fitness center.

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
Glamping accommodations at Safari West in Santa Rosa. (Sonoma County Tourism)
Local Spot Named No. 1 Place to Go Glamping in the US
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Top Wineries

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. (Pedroncelly 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
Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)
Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County
To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.
9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views
Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California
These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France
30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
The Mountain Top Tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood. (Timm Eubanks/Kunde Family Winery)
6 Favorite Winery Patios in Sonoma County
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Anna's Hummingbird at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. (Gareth Bogdanoff / Shutterstock)
Love Hummingbirds? Now’s the Time to See Them in Sonoma County

Hummingbirds never fail to enthrall us, attracting even nonbirders with their colorful feathers and effortless aerial acrobatics.

Fig salad with feta cheese and walnuts. (etorres / Shutterstock)
California Produces Nearly All of the Figs in the US. Here’s What to Do With Them
Burger from Lunch Box Sonoma County. The pop-up restaurant is among a handful of local restaurants that have signed on for a space at the new Livery on Main food hall in Sebastopol. Click through the gallery for more. (Courtesy of Lunch Box Sonoma County)
Burger Kings: 6 Favorite Local Spots for the Perfect Burger
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Home

This new luxury five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Kenwood is currently listed for $12,800,000—the highest price in the town’s history. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)
Take a Look Inside the Most Expensive Property in Kenwood

The newly constructed home and casita in Kenwood boasts floor-to-ceiling Sonoma Valley views, a saltwater pool and walk-in refrigerator.

Pool and patio
Former Russian River Home of Kellogg Family Hits the Market
This modern three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3.36 acres in Santa Rosa is currently listed for $1,999,000. (Open Homes Photography)
Geometric House With Unique Modern Design Offers Dramatic Views in Santa Rosa
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Trending

Chef Domenica Catelli will use fresh items from her Geyserville restaurant garden when she cooks with a guest chef, Maneet Chauvan, at the opening reception of the Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Roving Restaurant Tour Returns to Sonoma County Fields This Weekend
Wine tasting at McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma. (McEvoy Ranch)
How a Newspaper Heiress Turned a Local Ranch Into a Dream Destination for Olive Oil and Wine
Wine tasting at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg. (Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery)
‘Join the Club,’ Says These Local Wineries Offering More Exciting, Exclusive Experiences
Nigiri Sushi and Sashimi Combo at Shige Sushi Japanese Kitchen in Cotati. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)
Where to Get the Best Sushi in Sonoma County
Grilled cheese with birria on Texas Toast is a menu option at Galvan’s Eatery in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)
Cheap Eats Take Center Stage at Sonoma County Food Truck Contest
Mary Denham
This Hobbit-Size Wagon in Rural Petaluma Is Sonoma’s Unlikeliest Foodie Treasure
Sabich platter at Grossman's Deli in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)
11 Favorite Restaurants for Middle Eastern Food in Sonoma County
Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)
Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery
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Napa Getaway

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)
Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’

Following decades of mostly glowing reviews, The French Laundry and Thomas Keller’s Per Se restaurant have received some biting criticism over the past few years. But some disagree.

Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)
How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth
The tasting ranch at Hudson Ranch and Vineyards in Napa. (Hudson Ranch)
This 2,000-Acre Vineyard Estate Looks Like Arizona but Tastes Like Wine Country
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