Mixology: Get Your Drink On

Want to sip something different during the holidays? Head to these local watering holes for a comforting cocktail created with warmth in mind, or shake one up yourself. Three top-notch bartenders offer distinctive drinks they serve this time of year. El Dorado Kitchen Sonoma “To me, a well-crafted cocktail, with the perfect balance of ingredients […]

Sonoma’s Best Fall Hard Ciders

  Sonoma County is known primarily for its wine, but it also has a ripe history of orchards. As early as ten years ago, a drive through the county’s orchards would’ve resulted in not-so-attractive photos of apples rotting on the ground. These days, the orchards have been rejuvenated through ciderists making popular hard ciders. Check […]
(photo by Christopher Chung)

Beer Country: Sonoma Brews Makes News

With a history of hops production, pioneering brewers and daring newcomers, Sonoma beer producers wet the whistles of locals and tourists alike.

Fraser Ross pours a beer for the Friday crowd at Fogbelt Brewing Company. (Conner Jay)

Beer Country: Hot Kids on the Block

A new crop of up-and-comers is shaking up the local brewing scene with gutsy, adventurous offerings to quench just about any thirst.