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Author: Heather Irwin

The Block

The Best Beer Gardens in Sonoma County

July 2025August 2025

Summer is for beer gardens. Here are some local favorites if you’re craving an afternoon of brews with your crew.

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)

Healdsburg’s Jimtown & Then Sum Finally Has Dim Sum

July 2025July 2025

When the doors opened a few weeks ago, there was no dim sum at Jimtown & Then Sum.

Abby Jones, left, and Mary Lochala enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting in a cabana at Flowers Vineyards & Winery near Healdsburg on Friday, July 25, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

House of Flowers Keeps Blooming in Healdsburg

July 2025July 2025

Sip cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a laid-back, luxurious setting at this lush Healdsburg winery.

Smoked Salmon Hash with house-smoked salmon, oven dried tomatoes, green onions and hash browns, two eggs any style and lemon horseradish sauce from J & M’s Midtown Cafe, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Hidden Gem Breakfasts in Sonoma County

July 2025July 2025

Our dining editor shares some of Sonoma County’s lesser-known breakfast spots.

Cold mezze dips of hummus, baba ganoush, labneh and muhamarra at Levant restaurant in Petaluma. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Homestyle Middle Eastern Restaurant Levant Opens in Petaluma

July 2025

The flavors of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine are on the menu at Petaluma's new Middle Eastern restaurant.

Teen Rodeo Champions Andres Puentes, 16, left, and Paula Puentes 12, at their family ranch in Napa, Calif. May 15, 2025 (Photo: Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

Charrería Is a Family Tradition for Winemakers Behind Sonoma’s Honrama Cellars

July 2025July 2025

When they're not making "wine with amazing grapes" at Sonoma's Honrama Cellars, the Puentes family rides with their award-winning charrería team.

If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

July 2025July 2025

Discover the best of Sonoma County's al fresco dining, from coastal patios to vineyard-side terraces.

Waterhawk Lake Club will open July 30 in Rohnert Park. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

Exclusive First Look at Waterhawk in Rohnert Park

July 2025July 2025

The new restaurant taking over the former Bear Republic location in Rohnert Park will open July 30.

Michelle Patino, a Kaiser ER nurse, helped to create a medical clinic at the Petaluma Fairgrounds for fire evacuees. Photo taken at the Petaluma Fairgrounds in Petaluma, on Thursday, November 9, 2017. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Rise and Fall of DEMA Founder Michelle Patino

July 2025July 2025

The hero nurse turned Sonoma County homeless services provider has faced FBI scrutiny and civil lawsuits after her company crumbled. Where did it all go wrong?

The Molcajete at Ah Huevo! in Santa Rosa Plaza on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Ah Huevo! Brings Showstopping Latin-Fusion Dishes to Santa Rosa Plaza

July 2025July 2025

The new Santa Rosa café is already a hit, featuring a laundry list of American and Latin-inspired dishes. The real showstoppers, however, are mimosas.

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