Kraut Pleasers

Greater Sonoma is in a bit of a pickle … and that’s a good thing.

(photos by Connor Jay)

All the Buzz – Local Honey

Industrious honeybees transform nectar from Sonoma's flowering field into a naturally delicious golden treat.

Dining Out

The holidays are over, treat yourself to a night out.

Armando Ceja is the winemaker for Ceja Vineyards in Sonoma. (photo by Beth Schlanker)

Vineyards to Vintners

The children of Mexican immigrants take their skills from working the vineyard fields and open their own wineries.

Local brews hook up with that perfect mate. (illustrations by Ryan Mesheau)

Ale, Meet Cheese

Local brews hook up with that perfectly cheesy mate.

A sampler flight of beers at Bear Republic Brewing Co., in Healdsburg. (photo by Christopher Chung)

What Ales You?

Embrace authentic winter brews: the amber and brown ales, the porters and stouts of the beer universe.

French mocha and cappuccino chocolates from Wine Country Chocolates in Glen Ellen. (Chris Hardy/Sonoma Magazine)

A Trip to the Dark (Chocolate) Side

Chocolate lovers are turning away from super sweet flavors of milk chocolate, trending more toward the bolder taste of dark.