Alesta Brings Refined Turkish and Mediterranean Food to Sebastopol
Alesta serves Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, warm hospitality and tableside theater in an unexpected Sebastopol strip-mall setting.
Author: Heather Irwin
Salt & Stone in Kenwood Offers Wine Country Views, Happy Hour and a Sprawling Menu
Salt & Stone pairs Kenwood vineyard views with oysters, martinis, early happy hour and a menu made for nearly everyone.
Healdsburg’s SingleThread Named One of North America’s Best Restaurants
Once again, Healdsburg's three-Michelin-starred restaurant has been recognized on the 50 Best organization’s North America list.
Hazel, Sonoma Eats Restaurants Reopening This Summer
An Oaxacan restaurant in Sonoma and a casual eatery and pie shop in Occidental are set to reopen in new locations this summer.
Glen Ellen Star Chef Opens Smash in Sonoma
Chef Ari Weiswasser, the restaurateur behind Glen Ellen Star and Stella, has opened Smash, a fast-casual restaurant on Sonoma Plaza devoted to lacy-edged smashburgers and a family-friendly vibe.
Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76
A longtime champion of thoughtful eating, Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement 40 years ago in Italy. Sonoma County became an early adopter.
The Best Burgers in Sonoma County
At Sonoma Magazine, we're always ready to celebrate a great burger.
SRJC Culinary Chair Betsy Fischer Reflects on the ‘Joy as a Teacher’
Betsy Fischer has worked in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Culinary Arts Program for 26 years. As she prepares to depart, she dispenses lasting advice for students.
Santa Rosa’s New Junction Beer Garden Feels Like an Old Friend
The former Villa restaurant has reopened as The Junction, a sprawling Santa Rosa beer garden with blistered pizzas, cocktails, fire pits and plenty to keep kids — and dogs — happy.
Where To Find the Best Big Summer Salads in Sonoma County
No wimpy greens, no bottled dressing, no dainty plates — because a real salad should be a meal, not a supporting player.