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The Roasted Garlic Ranch Burger with Valley Ford Estero cheese and housemade ranch dressing from Americana restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

19 Best Restaurants for Newcomers to Sonoma County

July 2025July 2025

These restaurants all share a focus on local ingredients, friendly service and sense-of-place dining that define what it is to eat in this mecca of taste.

Truffle fries from Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa. (Willi's Wine Bar)

Where To Get the Best French Fries in Sonoma County

July 2025July 2025

July 11 is National French Fry Day! Here's where to celebrate in Sonoma County.

Onion Soup Gratinee with croutons and melted gruyère from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

The Best French Restaurants, Cafes and Bakeries in Sonoma County

July 2025July 2025

Say bonjour to decadent croque monsieur, fabulously flaky croissants and excellent French fare at these favorite spots in Sonoma County.

Farmhouse Sonoma owner Pemba Sherpa’s carpenter brother created tables and other touches from barn wood found at his Napa home to create a quaint environment in the old Palms restaurant location Friday, May 9, 2025, in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma, Napa Restaurateurs Receive American Dream Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community

July 2025July 2025

The local immigrant business owners were honored for their entrepreneurial achievements, educational initiatives and public service.

A plate of tacos includes four types: al pastor, veggie, fish, and shrimp, at El Roy’s Express Mex truck No. 2 on Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

El Roy’s Opens Late-Night Drive-Thru in Santa Rosa for Tacos on the Go

July 2025July 2025

The popular taqueria’s new drive-thru serves up street tacos, super burritos and its signature Mexidogs straight to your car window — no shoes required.

Spicy Fried Chicken with mac and cheese and pickles from Lou's Luncheonette in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County

July 2025August 2025

Brined in buttermilk, dredged in flour and given a nice hot oil bath, there’s nothing quite like fried chicken.

Steak & Frites with sauce au Poivre, beef jus and garden salad from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s New Bijou Restaurant Is California-Inspired With a French Accent

July 2025July 2025

Petaluma's new Bijou — a more casual cousin to Table Culture Provisions’ fine dining experience — is the latest from acclaimed chef Stéphane Saint Louis.

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini addresses an audience at Terra Madre 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Terra Madre)

Slow Food’s Terra Madre Festival Is Coming to Sacramento

July 2025July 2025

This marks the first time a satellite version of Slow Food's flagship event will take place in the United States in its 20-year history.

Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Jimtown and Then Sum Is Officially Open in Healdsburg

July 2025July 2025

Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and dim sum are on the menu at Healdsburg's historic Jimtown market.

The former 19Ten Bar & Provisions spot on Fourth Street will reopen this summer as Aroma de Cafe. Photo taken June 11, 2025. (Maci Martell / Sonoma Magazine)

Railroad Square’s 19Ten Bar Becomes Aroma de Cafe

June 2025

The menu will remain the same at the new cafe location, with a mix of Latin and American brunch favorites.

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