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Author: Heather Irwin

Robert Nieto, owners of Fleur Sauvage Chocolate, makes a chocolate box for his Valentines Day bonbon assortment Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Windsor. (Photo John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Chocolate Treats in Sonoma County

February 2024September 2024

From truffles and brownies to decadent chocolate cakes, here's where to get a sweet treat this Valentine's Day or any day of the year.

Shrimp and grits at The Parish Cafe in Healdsburg. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Mardi Gras Meals, Treats and Celebrations in Sonoma County

February 2024February 2024

From New Orleans classics like shrimp and grits to Swedish sweet rolls with almond paste and whipped cream, here's how to celebrate Mardi Gras in Sonoma County.

Winemaker Vanessa Wong of Peay Vineyards has a storied career that includes stints at Peter Michael Winery in Calistoga and France’s Château Lafite-Rothschild. Her signature wines—elegant, aromatic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that sings with beautiful citrus and mineral notes—attest to the rigor of her daily practice. (Kim Carroll)

North Bay Chinese Americans Pair Wine With Tradition on Lunar New Year

February 2024February 2024

We reached out to Asian Americans in the local wine community to find out what wines they’ll be pouring during the festivities.

Graton Casino's new casual American Bistro 101 has former Pullman Kitchen chef John Trunk at the helm. The all-day menu includes rotisserie chicken noodle soup, Maine lobster melt, seared ahi tuna Reuben, smash burgers, steak fries and a hearty bistro breakfast. (Bistro 101)

11 Brand New Sonoma County Restaurants You Gotta Try

February 2024February 2024

From classic Greek dishes to American bistro fare to top-notch pizzas, here are some new spots for dining out in Sonoma County.

Crab sandwich from Fishetarian in Bodega Bay. (Fishetarian)

Best Places to Get Fresh Dungeness Crab in Sonoma County

February 2024February 2024

From excellent crab sandwiches to meaty crab cakes to whole crab with melted butter and lemon, here are the best spots to get a taste of the delicacy right now.

Chef Douglas Keane of Cyrus. The Michelin-starred restaurant reopened in Healdsburg September 9, 2022 after being closed for about a decade. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Chef Douglas Keane Gets a Book Deal

February 2024February 2024

The charismatic co-owner of Geyserville's Cyrus restaurant recently sealed a book deal for a personal memoir and tell-all.

Working out of a refurbished chicken coop west of Sonoma, Jim Simpson named his business O.D.D. Parts Fabrication as a tribute to all that is Obsolete, Discontinued, and Difficult-to-Obtain in the automotive world. His shop and warehouse is an amazingly well-organized gearhead’s museum of lost treasures. (Erik Castro/For Sonoma Magazine)

This Local Machinist Makes Custom Parts for Some of the Most Expensive Cars in the World

February 2024

Collectors from around the world seek out Jim Simpson when an old, discontinued part breaks down on their Ferrari, Lamborghini or vintage Rolls-Royce.

Boscaiolo Pizza with fontina, mushroom medley and truffle from the Golden Bear Station Thursday, January 11, 2023 on Hwy 12 in Kenwood. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Golden Bear Station Restaurant in Kenwood is Cal-Ital Heaven

February 2024October 2024

An extraordinary menu and upscale experience featuring creative takes on simple pastas and pizzas from former Animo owners

Lamb roasted over a live fire with shiso, nori, and housemade ssamjang at chef Joshua Smookler’s Animo. (Kim Caroll/for Sonoma Magazine)

The 30 Best Restaurants in Sonoma County

February 2024March 2024

An insider's guide to the best restaurants in Sonoma County. No Yelp reviews, no Google-optimized lists — only authentic flavors.

Snake River Wagyu Babette with potato pave, alliums horseradish and black truffle from The Matheson in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Essential Sonoma County Restaurants

February 2024February 2024

The restaurants every local and visitor must try.

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