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Author: Heather Irwin

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.

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 muhammara 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.

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.

Fried Chicken Sandwich with spicy pickled slaw, jalapeños, ranch, hot sauce and fries from The Burrow Wednesday, July 9, 2025 just off the square in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Burrow Opens in Healdsburg With Family-Friendly Food and Atmosphere

July 2025July 2025

The cozy café at Healdsburg's former Wurst restaurant offers a chef-driven menu for parents plus a kid-tested menu and play area for the little ones.

Morgan Filler, founder of See Her Swim, with friends Autumn Fuentes, in pink, and Ayla Mills, in black, at Dillon Beach near Tomales Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

See Her Swim: Former Pro Swimmer From Petaluma Designs Swimwear With Style and Substance

July 2025July 2025

Recognizing a need for high-performance swimwear that's also stylish, a former world champion swimmer in Petaluma launched a brand that stands up to the task.

Volunteers, from San Jose, Marie Taylor Harper (left) and Mary Ann May-Pumphrey snap a 'selfie' at the 45th Gravenstein Apple Fair at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol. (Will Bucquoy/For The Press Democrat)

Here’s What To Expect at the 52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol

July 2025July 2025

The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol celebrates all things Grav, a cherished symbol of Sonoma County’s agricultural legacy.

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