Pastis-scented steamed mussels and fries at The Girl & the Fig in Sonoma. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Where to Eat Now in Sonoma County

From food that’s good for you to juicy burgers, fries and milkshakes, these are the best spots for a bite right now.

Your Best Bet for a Burger Red

This Rhone red’s concentrated cherry flavors and high-toned note of cranberry make it a great wine for burgers.

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen with Sapporo noodles, sesame, scallion, pork belly chashu, spicy ground pork, charred cabbage, woodier and a 6 minute egg from Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol is Worth the Wait

Ramen with handcrafted noodles and succulent pork chashu is the star of this west county restaurant’s authentic, outrageously delicious Japanese fare.