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Chris Amadio, owner of Mamadio’s, makes about 200 cheesesteaks on his regular Friday night, March 7, 2025 pop-up at Parliament Brewing Co. in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Mamadios Wins Top Honors at Annual Cheesesteak Festival in Rohnert Park

March 2026

At Parliament Brewing’s annual cheesesteak festival in Rohnert Park, this local sandwich pop-up's secret to success is sticking to tradition.

Stella and Glen Ellen Star chef/owner Ari Weiswasser

Stella, Glen Ellen Star Chef Opening a Smashburger Spot in Sonoma

March 2026

The chef behind Stella and Glen Ellen Star plans to open a fast-casual burger and fried chicken restaurant at the historic Taub Outpost building this spring.

A rendering of the interior of Hapa's on the Mainland, coming in 2026. (Wilson Ishihara Design)

Hawaiian Restaurant Hapa’s on the Mainland Opening in Santa Rosa This Year

March 2026

Along with their Hawaii native business partner, the owners of Sweet T's plan to open the Hawaiian restaurant in Santa Rosa's former Cricklewood space.

Lamb Shank Tagine with ras el hanout, apricots and almonds with a Moroccan Mint Tea Fizz from Juju’s, a French-Moroccan dinner pop-up in the Acorn Café space on the square in Healdsburg. Photo taken Thursday, March 19, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Michelin-Trained Chef Launches Juju’s, a Moroccan-Inspired Pop-up in Healdsburg

March 2026

After years in elite kitchens, chef Jason Pringle returns to his roots with a Moroccan-inspired pop-up in Healdsburg, cooking from his grandmother's recipes in a borrowed cafe space.

If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

24 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

March 2026

Discover the best of Sonoma County's al fresco dining, from coastal patios to vineyard-side terraces.

The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn dining room in Forestville. (Farmhouse Inn)

Forestville’s Farmhouse Inn Restaurant Changes Direction

March 2026

The west county restaurant is moving away from its Michelin-starred format with a revised menu and a new chef at the helm.

A festival attendee dipping into Truffle Tremor, a soft-ripen goat milk cheese during the 11th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival held at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma Sunday. March 26, 2017. (Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)

2026 Artisan Cheese Festival Returns March 22

March 2026

A festival of tastings, tours and seminars drawing artisan cheesemakers from around Northern California happens this weekend in Santa Rosa.

Former French Garden Restaurant Reopening in Sebastopol

March 2026

The new Sebastopol restaurant — formerly the French Garden then Gravenstein Grill — will center on dishes finished tableside with fire.

Hazel restaurant Thursday, July 10, 2025 celebrating 10 years in Occidental. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Local Chefs Breathe New Life Into Former Hazel Space in Occidental

March 2026

A Napa Valley chef is teaming up with Acme Burger's founders to open a new venture in the longtime Occidental space that housed Hazel restaurant.

A selection of food from pop-up vendors at Old Caz Beer in Rohnert Park. Clockwise from top left, Mamadios' Italian roast pork sandwich; burgers and fries from The Spot food truck; Hawaiian plate lunch from The Poke Truck; Philly cheesesteak from Mamadios; tacos from Galvan's; fried chicken sandwich, fried soft shell crab sandwich, Spam musubi and waffle fries from Shokakko. (Eileen Roche)

Beyond Beer: These Sonoma County Breweries Serve Excellent Food

March 2026

For breweries with in-house kitchens, these are our picks for dishes that are even better when washed down with a cold one.