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Author: Heather Irwin

Mark and Terri Stark, owners of Stark Reality Restaurants, have invested $21,000 to incentivize all staff to get fully vaccinated. (Mariah Smith Photography)

Starks Are Betting on New Downtown Restaurant in Santa Rosa

September 2023October 2023

When the Starks announced that their eighth restaurant would open on Fourth Street, many asked why they’d take a risk on what’s been a tough location for many restaurants.

Challah French toast topped with clementine marmalade and sweeter creme fraiche from Marla Bakery. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

Much-Anticipated Marla Bakery Coming Soon to Santa Rosa

September 2023September 2023

Fresh-baked breads, pastries, a limited to-go menu, beer and wine will be available Thursday through Sunday.

Bistro Ralph: A lot of folks took this one hard, lamenting the end of chicken paillard, shoestring fries and chicken livers from the historic Healdsburg spot owned by Ralph Tingle. Replaced by Brass Rabbit.

Healdsburg’s Beloved Bistro Ralph Returns as a Pop-Up Dinner Series

September 2023September 2023

The restaurant closed in 2016. Now, chef Ralph Tingle is returning, with his chicken paillard and other favorite dishes.

This Secret Sandwich Shop in Petaluma Is Worth Seeking Out

September 2023September 2023

The crafty ultra-local fare and griddled sandwiches hooked us immediately.

Ruin an outfit stomping grapes at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

20 Fabulous Fall Festivals and Events in Sonoma County, 2023

September 2023September 2023

Ruin an outfit stomping grapes, sip some wine, eat some delicious food, dance to live music and other fun activities are coming up this fall.

Formerly of Noma in Copenhagen, executive chef Stu Stalker brings his twist on vegan fine dining weekends at Second Story, the new upstairs restaurant at Little Saint in Healdsburg, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Little Saint’s Second Story Restaurant Pushes Vegan Possibilities in Healdsburg

September 2023October 2024

Chef Stu Stalker's plant-based kitchen is haute cuisine without the meat, dairy or eggs.

Dos Tacos with two yellow tortillas, your choice of meat, topped with chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, arugula and micro greens from Barrio Fresca Cocina Mexicana in Sebastopol's The Barlow. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sebastopol Chef Turning His Tiny Taqueria Into Playful Spot for Fusion Tacos

September 2023September 2023

Chef Carlos Rosas is pivoting from Mexican street food to fusion tacos, with toppings like jambalaya, carne asada with tzatziki sauce, fish and chips or chicken and waffles.

Vegan Mob founder Toriano Gordon. (Toriano Gordon)

Celebrity-Favorite Meatless Barbecue Joint Coming to Sonoma County

September 2023September 2023

Actor Danny Glover's favorite vegan barbecue and soul food spot is opening a location in Santa Rosa.

Patio area at Dry Creek Kitchen restaurant at Hotel Healdsburg. (Dry Creek Kitchen)

This Sonoma County City Is ‘The Jewel of California Wine Country’

September 2023September 2023

Travel + Leisure magazine has picked its favorite town in Wine Country and listed the best places to eat, drink, stay and play during a visit.

Breakfast sandwich from Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen in Monte Rio. (Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen)

This Hidden Gem Cafe in the Redwoods Is a Delicious Pit Stop on the Way to the Coast

September 2023September 2023

Find chocolate peanut butter cream pie, French croissants with ham and Brie and one of the best shakshuka around at this funky cafe in Sonoma's west county.

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