SRJC Culinary Chair Betsy Fischer Reflects on the ‘Joy as a Teacher’
Betsy Fischer has worked in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Culinary Arts Program for 26 years. As she prepares to depart, she dispenses lasting advice for students.
Category: Food + Drink
10 Best Places for Tea in Sonoma County
Whether you're looking for a morning cuppa or an afternoon high tea service, here are our favorite tea spots in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa’s New Junction Beer Garden Feels Like an Old Friend
The former Villa restaurant has reopened as The Junction, a sprawling Santa Rosa beer garden with blistered pizzas, cocktails, fire pits and plenty to keep kids — and dogs — happy.
Where To Find the Best Big Summer Salads in Sonoma County
No wimpy greens, no bottled dressing, no dainty plates — because a real salad should be a meal, not a supporting player.
Sonoma and Napa Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Casual Tastings, Food Trucks
With the industry navigating a prolonged downturn, happy hour events are more than a trend; they’re a smart survival strategy.
Cookout at the Vineyard Brings Culture and Community to Wine Country
What started out as a one-day party has grown to a three-day celebration of wine, food and good times, held at three local wineries in June.
The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County
May 16 is National Barbecue Day! From flavor-bursting tri-tip to tender smoked brisket, here’s our guide to the top spots for barbecue in Sonoma County.
Graton Resort’s New SoCo Dough Co. Just Debuted a $275 Gold-Leaf Doughnut
A new doughnut shop at Graton Resort & Casino is leaning into Vegas-style excess with banana pudding-filled pastries, dirty milk drinks and a $275 gold-leaf doughnut served with vintage cognac.
Guy Fieri Is Coming to Pacific Market in Sebastopol
The Mayor of Flavortown will be in Sebastopol signing bottles of the tequila brand he founded with his rockstar business partner Sammy Hagar.
New Sonoma County Coffee Shops Serving Matcha, Vietnamese Coffee and Cold Brew
From Vietnamese egg coffee and horchata lattes to chicory cold brew and mushroom elixirs, Sonoma County’s newest coffee shops are turning caffeine into a buzzy lifestyle choice.