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Category: Sonoma Restaurants

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Sonoma County Restaurants That Closed in 2025

December 2025December 2025

Despite rising costs, staffing shortages and cautious diners, Sonoma County’s restaurant scene showed resilience in 2025.

Uni chawanmushi (egg custard with Hokkaido uni and roe) at Sushi Kosho's nine-piece nigiri tasting. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

Sushi Kosho Launches $89 Omakase Nigiri Tasting in Sebastopol

December 2025

Sushi Kosho’s new omakase-style tasting focuses on pristine fish, perfectly seasoned rice and an intentional rhythm that unfolds piece by piece.

Clam, Prawn & Sausage Sauté served with grilled sourdough from Catelli’s Restaurant Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 in Geyserville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Catelli’s Is an Italian Cornerstone of Rural Geyserville

December 2025

Nearly 90 years in the making, Catelli’s offers Italian-American comfort food, Sonoma County soul and a dining room that feels like home.

Sommeliers taste wines in a blind tasting competition during the Blind Bottle Bash at Flambeaux Wine in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of TOWN)

Star Wars Meets Wine Country at TOWN Dinner Series in Healdsburg

December 2025December 2025

The TOWN dinner series recently held its inaugural Blind Bottle Bash at Flambeaux Wine, featuring a friendly wine competition and sommeliers dressed in Jedi robes.

Rancher William Densberger feeds his herd of 100% Japanese Wagyu cattle Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2025, on a ranch owned by Adam Gordon at the base of Mount St. Helena in the Alexander Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Knights Valley Ranch Raises Wagyu for Exclusive List of Chefs

December 2025December 2025

The remote Sonoma County ranch raises 100% champion Wagyu cattle that only a handful of local chefs can get their hands on.

Pick's Roadside, the iconic Cloverdale burger spot, reopens in January 2026. (Pick's Roadside)

Century-Old Pick’s Drive-in Prepares for Reopening in Cloverdale

December 2025

The landmark drive-in will reopen in mid-January, bringing back classic burgers and root beer floats with some Sonoma County upgrades.

A wall full of nutcrackers on display over customers at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Where To Dine Out on Christmas in Sonoma and Napa

December 2025

From festive prix fixe dinners and holiday teas to Christmas Eve cocktail pop-ups, here’s where to dine out in Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Mendocino counties this holiday season.

Beef hot pot at Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-up preview. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

After a Fire and Rebirth, Is a Korean Menu Next for Bazaar Sonoma?

December 2025

A preview of Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-ups in Sebastopol showcase comforting dishes like savory pancakes, hot pots and fried rice.

Duroc Pork Chop Milanese with lemon caper butter sauce from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Best Sonoma County Restaurant Dishes of 2025

December 2025December 2025

Twelve months of incredible Sonoma County dining discoveries, distilled into the dishes that most impressed our Dining Editor.

A plate of beef cheek topped with artichoke dill pickle salsa verde sauce including crispy garlic chips, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, roasted potato salad, corn bread, and pickled fruits and veggies, are shown at Bob Costarella’s “Red Eye Barbecue” pop-up, held on Saturdays at Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli on November 15, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Red Eye Barbecue Brings Central Texas-Style Ribs To Hidden Roseland Pop-up

December 2025December 2025

Red Eye Barbecue may only surface once a week for now, but the ribs already feel like a Sonoma County secret worth chasing. Follow the smoke — and don’t miss the potato salad.

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