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.