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John Ash memorial at Vinarosa Resort and Spa in Santa Rosa, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

A Salute to Late Chef John Ash, ‘The Father of Wine Country Cuisine’

November 2025November 2025

The late, legendary chef dedicated his career to clean, sparkling cooking that riveted us with its artistry and clever wine pairings.

Growler’s Alexi Kulikouskly skates with the puck during their practice at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa on Jan. 2, 2024. (Abraham Fuentes/ For The Press Democrat)

The Santa Rosa Growlers Hockey Game Is the Hottest Ticket in Town

November 2025November 2025

The team's founders and owners are on a mission to turn Santa Rosa into a hockey town — and it seems to be working.

Nick Peyton, maitre d' and partner at Cyrus restaurant, won a 2025 special Michelin Service Award Thursday July 24, 2025, in Geyserville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Nick Peyton is Sonoma County’s Consummate Host

November 2025

As maître d’ of Michelin-starred Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville, his job is to make every guest feel like a celebrity.

Amanda McKenna launched her wine label, Yarrow Wines, at the start of the 2025 harvest season. (Beth Schlanker / for Sonoma Magazine)

Facing a Wine Market Slump, Sonoma County Winemakers Dare To Dream

November 2025

Launching a new wine brand is always a risk, but this new crop of wine entrepreneurs is undaunted by an industry in decline.

Artist Cristina Hobbs working in her converted-farmhouse studio. (Eileen Roche / for Sonoma Magazine)

Nature Plays a Starring Role in Sonoma County Artist’s Home and Work

November 2025

An artist’s and winemaker’s converted farmhouse with a crafting shed in west county gives their family space to create and connect.

Traditional French cuisine from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Brigitte Bistro To Be Featured on ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’

October 2025

The Petaluma bistro's French chef wants to "make you feel special." His upcoming episode on KQED will show how he does it.

Artist Rick Oginz in his home studio in Sonoma. Photo taken on Friday, July 18, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Sonoma Artist Rick Oginz Revives Jack London’s Dream Home in Detailed Watercolor

October 2025

An artist in the Valley of the Moon explores the fine line between civilization and nature at Jack London’s Wolf House.

Brandon Dawson, center, celebrates after winning the Safeway 52nd annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Giant-Pumpkin Grower Brandon Dawson Shares Top Sonoma County Spots

October 2025

When he's not busy growing the largest pumpkin in California, Brandon Dawson finds respite and family fun at these local destinations.

Some of the Kenwood pillow-fight artifacts collected by Pillowfight Coffee proprietors Joshua and Ashley Breinlinger. Photo taken at Pilllowfight Coffee in Kenwood Village on Highway 12 on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Robbi Pengelly / The Sonoma Index-Tribune)

These Amazing Sonoma County Feats Made It Into the Guinness World Records

October 2025October 2025

Here are all the Sonoma County people, places and traditions that have made it into the Guinness World Records.

Private chef Jessie Keilt is the daughter of Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. After spending the previous day on stage introducing Dead & Company, Keilt created a meal for Trixie Garcia, daughter of Jerry, and Reya Hart, daughter of Mickey, at the family home of longtime friend and Sonoma County winemaker Phil Coturri Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Local Chef’s Grateful Dead-Inspired Harvest Dinner Bridges Art and Food

October 2025October 2025

A Sonoma County chef who grew up in the extended Grateful Dead family creates a menu to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary.

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