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Server Marlen Flores speaks with customers at La Fondita restaurant in the Roseland neighborhood of Santa Rosa, California, on Friday, February 15, 2019. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Popular Mexican Restaurant La Fondita Coming to Downtown Santa Rosa

February 2020

Longtime Roseland restaurant offers affordable, homemade Mexican cuisine.

Street Social is Petaluma’s Most Exciting New Restaurant

February 2020

With just six tables, this tiny Petaluma restaurant is cooking up gigantic flavors in an unexpected location.

Seafood Ramen with a medley of scallops, shrimp and squid in a shiso ponzu broth from Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Best Ramen Spots in Sonoma County

February 2020

Noodle soup translates into warmth and happiness in just about any language, but in Japan, it’s called ramen.

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.