The Drink in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of The Drink)

Hot New Places for a Drink in Sonoma County

A collaborative wine tasting space in Healdsburg and a new distillery in Santa Rosa serve up excellent drinks, local bites and a fun atmosphere.

The dining room of The Villa restaurant, now closed. (The Villa)

Santa Rosa Restaurant The Villa Quietly Closes After 46 Years

Gaspare Bernardo was just 29 years old when he opened The Villa in 1976. Last week, the longtime owner and host shuttered the iconic hilltop restaurant, citing hiring issues and a dramatic drop in customers since COVID-19 began.