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Trish Davis doesn't rely on machines when making her crusts. Each morning she rolls out the dough by hand at The Whole Pie in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

‘PG&E Can Make Or Break Us’ Say Struggling Sonoma County Restaurateurs

November 2019

Emptied walk-ins, lost staff wages, canceled events add up to big losses for local restaurants.

6 Sonoma County Restaurants You Need to Visit Right Now

November 2019

Dining editor Heather Irwin brings us up to date on the latest local restaurants and what to eat right now.

Bento Box with chicken Katsu at Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. Heather Irwin/PD

Taste of Tea: A Secret Healdsburg Tea House

November 2019

Healdsburg teahouse is a quirky combination of homestyle Japanese cuisine, teas and relaxing spa.

Former WOW Students at Evelyn Cheatham's memorial at Catelli's in Geyserville. Heather Irwin/PD

Memorial for Evelyn Cheatham: Laughter, Tears and a Huge Crowd

November 2019

There were sobs and sniffles at the gathering, but more memorable were the laughs at the visionary chef's larger-than-life personality, the sweet remembrances, and the unanimous agreement that she was one in a million.

Details of a Kincade Fire first responders' cake created by Costeaux Bakery's Karah Williams, Nerissa Sutton, Silva Nunez and Dioselena Madrano in Healdsburg. Heather Irwin/PD

A Heroic Cake for Kincade Fire First Responders

November 2019

Costeaux Bakery puts the icing on the cake.

Diantha Okrepkie and her grandson Tillman Okrepkie, 3, look over the pizza buffet at the newly reopened Mountain Mike's Pizza, Friday, July 5, 2019. During the 2017 Tubbs fire, the restaurant was damaged forcing the owners to close. On Friday they reopened at a new location on Cleveland Ave., one half-mile from the old location. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) 2019

Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Santa Rosa to Serve Free Meals to Evacuees and First Responders

November 2019

Just four months after reopening its Santa Rosa location that closed due to damage in the 2017 Tubbs fire, Mountain Mike's Pizza is serving up free meals to Kincade fire evacuees and first responders.

Worth Our Weight Executive Director Evelyn Cheatham worked with Paradise Ridge Winery to create the "Pizza in Paradise" lunch on Saturdays. (JOHN BURGESS/The Press Democrat) staffing John Burgess

Worth Our Weight Founder Evelyn Cheatham Dies

November 2019

The visionary chef and non-profit director, who passed Thursday night, was an inspiration for many.

Domenica Catelli hugs Osvaldo Jimenez of Moustache Baked Goods at the Healdsburg evacuation center. Heather Irwin/PD

Displaced Chefs Feed Hundreds of Kincade Fire Evacuees

October 2019

Huddled in the kitchen of the Healdsburg Senior Center, a small squad of chefs from around Sonoma County worked in sync, with few words, to prepare dinner for 200 on Thursday.

Dani Wilcox helps to prepare food at Valette. Heather irwin/PD

Sonoma County Chefs Respond to Kincade Fire

October 2019

Food is love in Sonoma County.

Reuben Sandwich, Mac's Deli and Cafe: It's a splurge to eat their hearty pastrami Reuben, but with a mess of fries on the side, $8.95 seems ridiculously reasonable. Breakfast is a winner, too, for two eggs with pastrami, home fries or hash browns, and a bagel for $8.95. 630 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-545-3785, visit on Facebook

25 Best Cheap Eats in Sonoma County

October 2019

From gyros and burgers to burritos and poke, here's 25 local restaurants with great value and great food.