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Meet the Sommelier Behind One of Sonoma’s Hottest Wine Bars
Kasraa “Kaz” Khosrowmanesh oversees the drinks program at a natural wine bar that's been named among the best in America.
Gary Saperstein’s Favorite Places in Sonoma County
“When was the last time you were dancing in a vineyard?” Explore the best of Sonoma with the founder of Gay Wine Weekend.
Maison Porcella Is a French Feast in Sonoma County
Charcutier Marc-Henri Jean-Baptiste serves up sublime pâté, glistening rillettes, sausages and chunky terrines. Plus the best Croque Monsieur on this side of the Atlantic.
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.
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.
Forage Wars: The Growing Controversy Over Sonoma’s Wild Foods
It’s a jungle out there, with weekend hobbyists, professional foragers and Indigenous subsistence harvesters all vying for a piece of pricey (and delicious) bounty.
Petaluma Artist Creates Massive Stone Sculptures Worthy of British Royals
In 2019, Edwin Hamilton was elected to the prestigious, London-based Royal Society of Sculptors, which technically makes the current King Charles III his patron.
Farm-to-Glass Tequila Could Soon Be a Sonoma Thing
A husband-and-wife team are the first in Wine Country to attempt large-scale agave farming, with the intent of making their own tequila and mezcal.