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Author: Heather Irwin

Shabu-shabu style hot pot. (Shutterstock)

Dive Into a Hard-To-Find Chinese Comfort Food at Santa Rosa’s Boiling Bowl

December 2024

Boiling Bowl combines traditional Chinese American cuisine and the conviviality of shared hot pots.

Espresso-braised pork belly, maitake mushroom, warming spices, pork jus from Songbird Parlour Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Glen Ellen. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Victorian-Inspired Songbird Parlour in Glen Ellen Offers ‘Posh Yet Approachable Dishes’

December 2024October 2025

Walking into Glen Ellen's Songbird Parlour is like a walk through the history of Sonoma Valley. Here's the best of its well-curated, hyperlocal menu.

Tiramisu French toast with whipped mascarpone, Raspberry, coffee ice cream and cocoa nibs on Goguette brioche from the Acorn Cafe Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Beyond the Grilled Cheese: The Best Kids Menus in Sonoma County

December 2024

Whether your child is a picky or adventurous eater, these Sonoma County restaurants have some of the best kids menus around with something for everyone.

An assortment of locally made gifts from Sonoma County artists and makers. (Chad Surmick / Sonoma Magazine)

Shop Local This Holiday Season With Gifts From Top Sonoma County Artists and Makers

November 2024November 2024

These unique local gifts make great alternatives to options from big box stores and giant online retailers.

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.

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