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Author: Heather Irwin

Pick's Roadside, the iconic Cloverdale burger spot, reopens in January 2026. (Pick's Roadside)

Century-Old Pick’s Drive-in Prepares for Reopening in Cloverdale

December 2025

The landmark drive-in will reopen in mid-January, bringing back classic burgers and root beer floats with some Sonoma County upgrades.

The Failla Wines tasting room in a cottage on 11 acres Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 along the Silverado Trail north of St. Helena. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Failla Wines Showcases the Best of Sonoma in the Heart of Napa Valley

December 2025

The winery tasting room is cozy and homey, with knotted-wood walls and ceilings, and a stone hearth decorated with antlers.

A wall full of nutcrackers on display over customers at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Where To Dine Out on Christmas in Sonoma and Napa

December 2025

From festive prix fixe dinners and holiday teas to Christmas Eve cocktail pop-ups, here’s where to dine out in Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Mendocino counties this holiday season.

Various vintage and modern holiday-themed decor, trinkets and home goods at Mavis & Mavis in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / Sonoma Magazine)

Find Unique Gifts at These Sonoma County Boutiques for a Very Vintage Holiday

December 2025December 2025

Here are some of our favorite places in Sonoma County for quirky, nostalgic and cool vintage finds this holiday season.

Scott Keneally of Good Fire, Thursday, October 2, 2025, salvages wood from Sonoma County’s woodlands, which were cut for fire protection. Keneally then cuts, boxes and sells the firewood. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Locally Founded Nonprofit Is Fighting Fire With Firewood

December 2025

The Good Fire Project, a nonprofit created by a volunteer firefighter in Healdsburg, is repurposing forgotten felled trees into firewood.

The newly reopened Boat Shack at the end of the pier at Nick’s Cove in Marshall on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The Boat Shack at Nick’s Cove Pier Has Risen From the Ashes

December 2025December 2025

Nearly two years after a destructive fire, the beloved Nick's Cove boat shack in Tomales Bay returns.

Beef hot pot at Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-up preview. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

After a Fire and Rebirth, Is a Korean Menu Next for Bazaar Sonoma?

December 2025

A preview of Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-ups in Sebastopol showcase comforting dishes like savory pancakes, hot pots and fried rice.

Duroc Pork Chop Milanese with lemon caper butter sauce from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Best Sonoma County Restaurant Dishes of 2025

December 2025December 2025

Twelve months of incredible Sonoma County dining discoveries, distilled into the dishes that most impressed our Dining Editor.

A plate of beef cheek topped with artichoke dill pickle salsa verde sauce including crispy garlic chips, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, roasted potato salad, corn bread, and pickled fruits and veggies, are shown at Bob Costarella’s “Red Eye Barbecue” pop-up, held on Saturdays at Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli on November 15, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Red Eye Barbecue Brings Central Texas-Style Ribs To Hidden Roseland Pop-up

December 2025December 2025

Red Eye Barbecue may only surface once a week for now, but the ribs already feel like a Sonoma County secret worth chasing. Follow the smoke — and don’t miss the potato salad.

The Crash Test Dummies cocktail with mango, raspberry, tamarind, lime, sparkling water and a tajin rim from Jackson's Bar & Oven Friday, September 12, 2025 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Sonoma County Drinks That Are Light on Spirits, Heavy on Cheer

December 2025December 2025

Low- and no-alcohol drinks have evolved way past soda water and juice. Here are the best in Sonoma County to enjoy this holiday season.

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