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Author: Maci Martell

Bianca Nicastro serves as an associate judge during the North Coast Wine Challenge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Region’s Best Wines Go Head to Head in the Annual North Coast Wine Challenge. Here’s How to Enter

March 2025March 2025

The Press Democrat's annual North Coast Wine Challenge is calling on local producers to enter by March 21. Here's how to enter.

Valette in Healdsburg was the only North Bay restaurant to make OpenTable's 2015 list of 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America. (JOHN BURGESS/The Press Democrat)

Valette Celebrates Its First Decade in Healdsburg

March 2025March 2025

Chef Dustin Valette talks gray hair, why scallops are a permanent fixture on the menu and the special role his dad plays in the dining room.

St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery in Napa. (St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery)

Sonoma, Napa Wineries Mix It Up With Beer

March 2025April 2025

To meet new demands, Sonoma and Napa wineries are partnering with breweries to expand their offerings.

Apple Crumb pie with ice cream at Hazel Restaurant in Occidental, Friday, January 24, 2025. Pies at Hazel are baked once a week every Friday. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

The Best Places To Go for a Classic Sonoma County Experience

March 2025March 2025

From favorite watering holes only locals know about to legendary experiences you have to try at least once, here is just a handful of our favorite Sonoma County classics.

Raspberry Lemon Tart with pomegranate jam, and lemon cream from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

New and Coming Soon Sonoma County Restaurants

March 2025March 2025

Despite industry challenges, more than a dozen new Sonoma County restaurants are on the horizon.

The Classic 1/2 Pound Burger with roasted garlic aioli, pickles, lettuce, red onion, tomato and cheddar and a side of Truffle Fries from Palooza Brewery and Gastropub Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Palooza Gastropub Is a Hidden Gem in Kenwood

March 2025March 2025

Come for the food, stay for the views at this Kenwood community hub.

Jambalaya at The Parish Cafe in Healdsburg. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Sonoma County

February 2025March 2025

Not ones to turn down a good time, Sonoma County has a handful of celebrations in store for people to bask in the revelry of Mardi Gras.

The historic Harbor House Inn in Elk was built in 1916 and recently updated with a $10 million remodel. Guests can relax on the dinning room deck with stunning views of the sea stacks and their caves. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Mendocino Coast’s Sustainable Cuisine at Harbor House Inn

February 2025March 2025

The coastal restaurant has gained a reputation in haute dining circles for its obsessive sea-to-table ethos.

Farm Beef Burger with Fries and a beer for a casual meal at sunset on the back deck of the Sea Ranch Lodge Restaurant Friday, February 21, 2025, on the northern Sonoma coast. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Winter Food Retreat to the Sonoma and Mendocino Coast

February 2025March 2025

For a winter retreat, visit these off-the-beaten-path coastal restaurants in Sea Ranch and beyond.

Unless it’s raining, the expansive terrace is the place to be at Martinelli Winery & Vineyards in Windsor. (Martinelli Winery & Vineyards)

Martinelli Winery & Vineyards Pours a Taste of History in Windsor

February 2025February 2025

Zinfandel put this pioneering winery on the map, but Burgundian grapes are now stars of the show.

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