Geneva Melby, pictured, and Ryan Miller will open The Redwood, a natural wine bar, in Sebastopol in late 2022. (The Redwood)

Natural Wine Bar Coming to Sebastopol

The Redwood will focus on natural wines, with small bites and wine tasting during the day and a full restaurant menu and wine at night.

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.