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Author: Sofia Englund

Castello di Amorosa is one of the best Napa wineries for first-time visitors.

12 Unique Winery Experiences in Sonoma and Napa Wine Country

December 2023February 2024

Medieval fortresses and parterre gardens, swimming pools and outdoor art galleries, riding horses and trolleys — there’s plenty of reason to venture outside the tasting room in Wine Country.

Prime Burger Royale with comté cheese, onion marmalade, truffle mayo on a brioche bun with frites from Augie’s French Tuesday, November 28, 2023, on Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Augie’s French Bistro in Santa Rosa Is Last Restaurant for Starks. No, Really

December 2023March 2024

Augie’s has a welcoming atmosphere, classic-yet-approachable French cuisine and excellent service.

The location of the Meadowcroft Winery tasting room at Cornerstone Sonoma affords visitors an eyeful of holiday wonder and whimsy. The Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Snowmen festival was on Dec. 4, and the lights stay on through December. (Michelle Walker)

Eat, Drink and Be Merry! 25 Magical Holiday Experiences in Sonoma County

December 2023December 2023

It may not snow in Sonoma County, but the region becomes its own special winter wonderland as the holidays approach. Here are the best things to eat, drink and do.

Kyle and Katina Connaughton during the grand opening of Little Saint in downtown Healdsburg on April 22, 2022. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Local Husband-and-Wife Team Named Among ‘Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining’

November 2023December 2023

The couple made the Robb Report's list of "the restaurant industry’s most influential figures."

Sushi by Scratch is chef Phillip Frankland Lee's Omakase Speakeasy that serves up a whimsy of its namesake fare in 17 courses. The 10-seat Healdsburg restaurant is set to open in The Matheson on the Healdsburg plaza. (Scratch Restaurants)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Favorite Sushi Restaurant Is Coming to Sonoma County

November 2023November 2023

Begun as a pop-up, Sushi by Scratch now has locations in Beverly Hills, Montecito, Miami, Austin, Chicago, Montreal, Seattle and Los Angeles.

Fried chicken and French fries from Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken. (Bonchon)

Korean Fried Chicken Chain Bonchon Coming Soon to Sonoma County

November 2023November 2023

Bonchon is famous for its super crispy double-fried chicken. It also serves bulgogi fries, pork buns with katsu sauce and glass noodles with veggies and stir-fried beef.

Sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts, are enjoyed during Hanukkah. In Sonoma County, they also come in flavors like Meyer lemon and dulce de leche cream. (Shutterstock)

Celebrate Hanukkah Sonoma-Style with Helicopter Gelt Drops and Meyer Lemon Sufganiyot

November 2023December 2023

Sonoma County will celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with a variety of traditional — and not so traditional — events and culinary treats. Here's what's in store.

Birria Ramen from Jalapeño Mexican Grill on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Birria Ramen Is Multicultural Magic. Here’s Where to Try It in Santa Rosa

November 2023November 2023

Birria has become the latest food phenomenon. Now, it's capturing the attention of taqueria regulars.

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

2 Local Restaurants Named Among Top 100 in the US by OpenTable

November 2023November 2023

OpenTable has released its 2023 Top 100 Restaurants in America list. See which local restaurants made the cut.

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards in Healdsburg. (Kim Carroll)

Travel + Leisure Names Sonoma County One of the World’s ‘50 Best Places to Travel in 2024’

November 2023December 2023

Sonoma County’s popularity will only continue to grow next year, according to Travel + Leisure. Here's where the magazine recommends visitors eat, drink and stay.

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