Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76
A longtime champion of thoughtful eating, Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement 40 years ago in Italy. Sonoma County became an early adopter.
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Glen Ellen Star Chef Opens Smash in Sonoma
Chef Ari Weiswasser, the restaurateur behind Glen Ellen Star and Stella, has opened Smash, a fast-casual restaurant on Sonoma Plaza devoted to lacy-edged smashburgers and a family-friendly vibe.
Santa Rosa’s New Junction Beer Garden Feels Like an Old Friend
The former Villa restaurant has reopened as The Junction, a sprawling Santa Rosa beer garden with blistered pizzas, cocktails, fire pits and plenty to keep kids — and dogs — happy.
Where To Find the Best Big Summer Salads in Sonoma County
No wimpy greens, no bottled dressing, no dainty plates — because a real salad should be a meal, not a supporting player.
The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County
May 16 is National Barbecue Day! From flavor-bursting tri-tip to tender smoked brisket, here’s our guide to the top spots for barbecue in Sonoma County.
Graton Resort’s New SoCo Dough Co. Just Debuted a $275 Gold-Leaf Doughnut
A new doughnut shop at Graton Resort & Casino is leaning into Vegas-style excess with banana pudding-filled pastries, dirty milk drinks and a $275 gold-leaf doughnut served with vintage cognac.
Guy Fieri Is Coming to Pacific Market in Sebastopol
The Mayor of Flavortown will be in Sebastopol signing bottles of the tequila brand he founded with his rockstar business partner Sammy Hagar.
New Sonoma County Coffee Shops Serving Matcha, Vietnamese Coffee and Cold Brew
From Vietnamese egg coffee and horchata lattes to chicory cold brew and mushroom elixirs, Sonoma County’s newest coffee shops are turning caffeine into a buzzy lifestyle choice.
After 17 Years, Santa Rosa’s El Coqui Still Feels Like the Best House Party in Town
With sangria, salsa and a loyal following, El Coqui has spent nearly two decades bringing Puerto Rican comfort food and cha-cha-cha charm to Santa Rosa.
Comforting Korean Soul Food at Seoul to Tokyo Kitchen in Santa Rosa
A war-born Korean stew packed with Spam, American cheese and tofu becomes a deeply personal, communal dish at Santa Rosa’s Seoul to Tokyo Kitchen.