Food + Drink Archives

Celebrate National Rosé Day in Healdsburg

June 2022

Healdsburg’s Bacchus Landing will give props to rosé with an event from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 11.

Doubling as a health foods store and deli, Shelton’s in Healdsburg has long been a dependable market for nutritious grub at a fair price. The sandwiches are piled high with fresh ingredients and the hot bar is always stocked with prepared specialty foods. (Courtesy of Shelton’s Natural Foods Market)

The Best Cheap Eats in Healdsburg

June 2022

Healdsburg is notoriously expensive. But if you know where to look, you can find a great deal. Here are 11 places to get a bite to eat for $10 or less.

Karly Church serves up a beer at the new Crooked Goat Brewing Co. taproom on Howard St. in Petaluma on May 17, 2022. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Crooked Goat Brewing Comes Home to Petaluma

May 2022

New taproom just west of downtown is a family-friendly hangout for craft beer lovers.

A Pita Bar with (clockwise from top left) herbs and salad, pita bread, farmer's market pickles, mint yogurt sauce, chicken and beef shawarma and tomatoes from Cristina Topham, owner of Spread Kitchen in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

New Lebanese Restaurant Opens in Sonoma

May 2022

Fresh pita with hummus, beef and chicken shawarma, chickpea and black bean falafel and beef and lamb kofta are on the menu.

Clockwise from top left, Cajun Spiced Catch of the Day, Shrimp and Grits, Bacon + Cheddar Hushpuppies, Collards + Mac and Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken Dinner, Smoked Trout + Baby Lettuces from Easy Rider in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The 50 Best Restaurants in Sonoma

May 2022

The best Sonoma County restaurants for every craving — handpicked by people who eat for a living.

A row of rare and restricted use books about wine and grape growing at the Sonoma County Wine Library in Healdsburg. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Wine Library a Haven for History Buffs

May 2022

The Sonoma County Wine Library doesn’t serve wine. But don’t let that stop you from a detour to this fascinating archive of wine history.

The Green Green Salad, featuring butter lettuces, spring greens, bacon lardons, sieved egg, sliced carrots and radish, croutons, My Father's Favorite Vinaigrette, preserved lemon crema at Marla Bakery pop-up at The Spinster Sisters in Santa Rosa. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

Pop-Up Spaces Are Spicing up Sonoma’s Dining Scene

May 2022

And food lovers reap the benefits.

Executive Chef Fiorella Butron of EDGE restaurant in Sonoma. (Courtesy. of EDGE Sonoma)

Sonoma’s Edge Restaurant Serves Up Flavors from Around the World

May 2022

EDGE in downtown Sonoma is making waves after morphing from private supper club to full-fledged restaurant last year.

Avinage Opens Up a World of Wine in Petaluma

May 2022

New downtown wine shop offers intriguing European selections, local gems and friendly vibes.

BBQ sandwich from Lombardi's in Petaluma. (Lombardi's)

15 Favorite Lunch Spots in Petaluma

May 2022

Whether you’re looking for a quick, filling meal on your lunch break or have time for a casual sit-down meal, there are plenty of delicious options in Petaluma.