Dustin Valette, owner/chef of Valette in Healdsburg. (photos by Chris Hardy)

Back to His Roots

Dustin Valette opens his namesake eatery in a Healdsburg building once owned by his great-granddad.

(photo by Christopher Chung)

Beer Country: Sonoma Brews Makes News

With a history of hops production, pioneering brewers and daring newcomers, Sonoma beer producers wet the whistles of locals and tourists alike.

Fraser Ross pours a beer for the Friday crowd at Fogbelt Brewing Company. (Conner Jay)

Beer Country: Hot Kids on the Block

A new crop of up-and-comers is shaking up the local brewing scene with gutsy, adventurous offerings to quench just about any thirst.

Bartender Nate Hanes serves up the best beers the Fenn brothers can find at Beer Craft in Rohnert Park. (Photo by John Burgess)

Beer County: Beer Fanatic

Every single day, rain or shine, J.T. Fenn finds a new beer he’s absolutely in love with.