Where’s the Love? How the James Beard Awards Snubbed Sonoma Chefs
When the 2023 James Beard Award nominations were announced in January, there was only one nominee from Sonoma County across all categories.
Category: Food + Drink
Try a Foot-Long Machete Quesadilla at This Santa Rosa Taqueria
It's a forearm-length corn tortilla filled with meat (al pastor!), cheese, sour cream, tomato and cilantro.
Weekly Pop-Up Dinners in Petaluma Offer a Taste of the Coast
Chef Mark Malicki of Casino Bar & Grill is hosting Tuesday night dinners that reflect the coastal waters and seasonal bounty.
This Weekend Happy Hour in Petaluma Is One of the Best in the County
Also offered during the work week, it maxes out at $9.50.
New Ice Cream Shop, Burger Joint Coming to Healdsburg
Mysterious signs announcing “Something Sweet” and “Something Salty” have appeared on the papered-over doors of the former Brass Rabbit restaurant space.
The Petaluma Bartender Who Concocts Cocktail Recipes in His Sleep
Alfie Turnshek keeps a notepad by his bed, so when a drink recipe visits him, he stirs awake and writes it down.
Find Cult-Favorite Mexican Treats at This Tiny Candy Shop in Santa Rosa
You may have come across chamoy pickle kits on TikTok. This local store sells chamoy-coated watermelon Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, peach rings and more.
Like Seafood? New Santa Rosa Restaurant Has It in the Bag
If you love wearing a large plastic bib and eating with your fingers, this is your new favorite restaurant.
Santa Rosa’s Mandarin Kitchen Serves Comforting Pan-Asian Dishes
Favorite dishes include Savory Vietnamese Crepe, Hot and Sour Soup and Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake.
‘Drewish Deli’ Coming to Healdsburg
Nope, that’s not a typo. The name of the Jewish-style deli is a play on the owner's name.