Things To Do in Sonoma Archives

Young Actors to Bring ‘Hamilton’ Redux to Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa

February 2020

Fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning musical will be able to enjoy and sing along to hits like "My Shot," "Helpless," and "History Has Its Eyes on You."

Best Sonoma County Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

February 2020

Valentine's Day is almost upon us, and...oh no, you don't have a plan, right? Don't fret. There are both fine dining and casual options for every type of couple, gal pal group or squad.

All You Need is Love, These Romantic Sonoma Hotels Take Care of the Rest

February 2020

Calling all lovebirds. Check into one of these swoon-worthy Sonoma County hotels.

Russian River Brewing Company owner Natalie Cilurzo offers a test of Pliny the Younger to the photographer before the release in Santa Rosa on Friday. (JOHN BURGESS / The Press Democrat)

Best Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA

February 2020

Get ready to explore some of the best Santa Rosa has to offer.

The Taqueria Molcajetes crew with Guy Fieri in 2018. (La Prensa Sonoma)

Guy Fieri Favorite Opening in Rincon Valley

February 2020

Two new Mexican spots and a bakery opening in early 2020.

Winter cocktails Mixologist Kilo Munoz serving a Spirit Works Barrel Gin Old Fashioned The grain-to-glass operation within SebastopolÕs The Barlow, run by Ashby and Timo Marshall, Spirit Works does everything in house, from milling the grain to creating the mash to distilling its gin, vodka and sloe gin on site and aging some of it in barrel. Its gin is made from Hard Red Winter wheat infused with juniper berries and then a mix of botanicals, some of them traditional, some inspired by whatÕs possible in California, a bit of coriander, citrus and cardamom in the propriety blend for sure. With its Barrel Gin, wintery overtones of oaky darkness add depth and complexity to the citrus-laden botanicals. It goes down easy, simply, over ice, with bitters. 2 ounces Spirit Works Distillery Barrel Gin 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters sugar cube soda

Taste The Best Booze in Sonoma at Wine Country Distillery Festival

February 2020

Coming up this weekend in Santa Rosa: taste vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon and more from nearly 20 artisan distilleries.

Peche Melba crepe with preserved peach, berry jam, toasted almonds, chantilly cream with hard cider at Creperie Chez Solange in Larkfield. Heather Irwin/PD.

Holy Crepe: French Chef Opens Authentic Crepe Shop in Larkfield

January 2020

From Suzette to Nordic, there's a crepe and a cider for everyone at this Sonoma County creperie.

Samantha Brown Shares Favorite Sonoma County Spots Before Upcoming Travel Show

January 2020

The popular travel show host visits Sonoma County in an episode of her Emmy Award-winning "Places to Love."

Hall Wines is one of the best Napa wineries for first-time visitors.

Hall Wines Combines Passion for Cabernet With Commitment to Sustainability

January 2020

The first LEED gold certified winery in California is making big leaps toward a greener future.

Gerard's Paella y Tapas in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess)

Gerard’s Paella in Downtown Santa Rosa is Closing, Again

January 2020

“I just don’t have the staying power,” said owner and chef Gerard Nebesky, who has been featured on Food Network and is a popular caterer at large festivals like BottleRock.