Karina Figueroa arranges a tray of pastries at Tia Maria Panaderia y Pasteleria in Santa Rosa. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Tía María a Pastry Standout in Santa Rosa

This tiny Mexican bakery and cake shop is a sweet neighborhood newcomer, owned by well-known baker Will Seppi of Costeaux Bakery in Healdsburg.

Della Fattoria restaurant in Petaluma, on Thursday, August 23, 2018. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Best Dinner Spots for Date Night

Fine wine, a mouthwatering meal and gazing into that special someone’s eyes—these are the ingredients for a romantic evening out. Petaluma brims with special restaurants to fit that bill, but here are five extra-intimate destinations to get those hearts going pitter-patter.