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Author: Heather Irwin

Owners John and Gesine Franchetti at Franchettis' Wood Fire Kitchen, Catering & Events located on Dutton Avenue in Santa Rosa. May 12, 2016. (Photo: Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)

Franchettis’ Gasthaus in Santa Rosa Closing in December

November 2024December 2024

Owners John and Gesine Franchetti call the planned Dec. 31 closure 'a bittersweet ending.'

Sequence of Spot Prawn: Bisque made with the shells, grilled tail with rose geranium, prawn head XO at Enclos restaurant in Sonoma. (Bonjwing Lee)

Michelin Ambitions for New Sonoma Restaurant Enclos

November 2024December 2024

Chef Brian Limoges’ multicourse, terroir-driven menu has been making waves in the culinary world even before its first official service.

Stony Hill winery in St. Helena, Napa Valley

Revamped Napa Winery Combines Classic Wines and Midcentury Glamour

November 2024December 2024

Mountaintop views and a stylishly designed tasting room await at this historic Spring Mountain winery in St. Helena.

Orange wines are often more complex than whites, boosting their versatility with food, yet they are less likely than many red wines to overwhelm delicate dishes. (Shutterstock)

Three Orange Wines From Sonoma County To Try for the Holidays

November 2024

Add a little adventure to the Thanksgiving table this year with a bottle or two of orange wine.

Fresh cranberry sauce with tangerine and mint from chef John Ash, Nov. 23, 2022. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

How to Spice up Your Homemade Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

November 2024

Ditch the canned sauce and make this tangy-sweet cranberry salsa for the Thanksgiving table.

Healdsburg Plaza is aglow Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, with holiday colors. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Healdsburg Named Coziest Town in California and One of the Best for Christmas in US

November 2024December 2024

Healdsburg was named one of the top 10 best Christmas towns in the country, as well as the coziest town in California. Here are some festive activities and places to enjoy the holiday.

Short Rib Chili with Anaheim, pasilla and chipotle peppers from chef Chad Holmes of Chad's Soup Shack. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

These Are the Best Local Comfort Dishes for Winter Blues

November 2024November 2024

From hearty soups to quesabirria and meatballs, our dining editor found the best comfort classics in Sonoma County.

Sora Napa at the Meritage Resort & Spa. (Photo: Bob McClenahan)

Anytime is Bubbly Time in Sonoma and Napa

November 2024December 2024

Here are our favorite sparkling wine and Champagne tasting rooms in Sonoma and Napa to explore the local world of bubbles.

Coffee and a croissant. (Shutterstock)

New Kenwood Cafe Pays Homage to Town’s Former, Epic Pillow Fights

November 2024November 2024

Plus, new pizza and rolled ice cream shops join the Sonoma County restaurant scene.

The Duke Ellington Nutcracker transports the famous tale to a 1940s jazz club, with guest musicians from the Marcus Shelby Orchestra and both professional and student dancers. (Kate Nagle/Courtesy New World Ballet)

‘This Isn’t the Typical Ballet’: Local Orchestra, Ballet Studio To Present a Jazz Nutcracker

November 2024

New World Ballet’s version of the holiday classic brings ballet to the underserved — and gets audiences up out of their seats with a jazzy spin.

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