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Wila Imhoff heads across the street to Crooked Goat Brewing with a to go Acre Pizza in Sebastopol's Barlow district. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Acre Pizza Opens in Sebastopol’s Barlow

February 2020

Detroit-style pizza is a specialty at Acre Coffee's new pizzeria.

Best Sonoma County Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

February 2020

Valentine's Day is almost upon us, and...oh no, you don't have a plan, right? Don't fret. There are both fine dining and casual options for every type of couple, gal pal group or squad.

The Taqueria Molcajetes crew with Guy Fieri in 2018. (La Prensa Sonoma)

Guy Fieri Favorite Opening in Rincon Valley

February 2020

Two new Mexican spots and a bakery opening in early 2020.

Winter cocktails Mixologist Kilo Munoz serving a Spirit Works Barrel Gin Old Fashioned The grain-to-glass operation within SebastopolÕs The Barlow, run by Ashby and Timo Marshall, Spirit Works does everything in house, from milling the grain to creating the mash to distilling its gin, vodka and sloe gin on site and aging some of it in barrel. Its gin is made from Hard Red Winter wheat infused with juniper berries and then a mix of botanicals, some of them traditional, some inspired by whatÕs possible in California, a bit of coriander, citrus and cardamom in the propriety blend for sure. With its Barrel Gin, wintery overtones of oaky darkness add depth and complexity to the citrus-laden botanicals. It goes down easy, simply, over ice, with bitters. 2 ounces Spirit Works Distillery Barrel Gin 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters sugar cube soda

Taste The Best Booze in Sonoma at Wine Country Distillery Festival

February 2020

Coming up this weekend in Santa Rosa: taste vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon and more from nearly 20 artisan distilleries.

Peche Melba crepe with preserved peach, berry jam, toasted almonds, chantilly cream with hard cider at Creperie Chez Solange in Larkfield. Heather Irwin/PD.

Holy Crepe: French Chef Opens Authentic Crepe Shop in Larkfield

January 2020

From Suzette to Nordic, there's a crepe and a cider for everyone at this Sonoma County creperie.

The Cleanest, Prettiest and Quirkiest Restaurant Bathrooms in Sonoma County

January 2020

Because the restroom can make or break your dining experience.

Gerard's Paella y Tapas in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess)

Gerard’s Paella in Downtown Santa Rosa is Closing, Again

January 2020

“I just don’t have the staying power,” said owner and chef Gerard Nebesky, who has been featured on Food Network and is a popular caterer at large festivals like BottleRock.

Eggs Benedict from Down to Earth Cafe. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

Down to Earth Cafe Brings Fancy Comfort Food to Windsor

January 2020

The new breakfast and lunch spot is already finding a steady stream of fans.

Hamburgers Twisted Horn Ranch Burger, Estero Cafe, $13: 14450 Hwy. 1, Valley Ford, 707-876-3333, facebook.com/esterocafe.

New Restaurants Coming to Sonoma County in 2020

January 2020

Just when you think Sonoma County can't possibly get any more delicious, a spate of new restaurants are on the horizon.

Sipsong-infused drinks at Duke's Spirited Cocktails in Healdsburg. In this photo, nonalcoholic cocktails Delicate Flower, Green Business, Sipsong Indira Tea & Tonic, and Hibiscus Sorrel. (Courtesy of Duke's Spirited Cocktails)

These Sonoma County Bars Make ‘Dry January’ Fun

January 2020

Hanging out with friends sober doesn’t have to be a bummer.