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The Failla Wines tasting room in a cottage on 11 acres Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 along the Silverado Trail north of St. Helena. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Failla Wines Showcases the Best of Sonoma in the Heart of Napa Valley

December 2025

The winery tasting room is cozy and homey, with knotted-wood walls and ceilings, and a stone hearth decorated with antlers.

A wall full of nutcrackers on display over customers at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Where To Dine Out on Christmas in Sonoma and Napa

December 2025

From festive prix fixe dinners and holiday teas to Christmas Eve cocktail pop-ups, here’s where to dine out in Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Mendocino counties this holiday season.

Various vintage and modern holiday-themed decor, trinkets and home goods at Mavis & Mavis in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / Sonoma Magazine)

Find Unique Gifts at These Sonoma County Boutiques for a Very Vintage Holiday

December 2025

Here are some of our favorite places in Sonoma County for quirky, nostalgic and cool vintage finds this holiday season.

Scott Keneally of Good Fire, Thursday, October 2, 2025, salvages wood from Sonoma County’s woodlands, which were cut for fire protection. Keneally then cuts, boxes and sells the firewood. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Locally Founded Nonprofit Is Fighting Fire With Firewood

December 2025

The Good Fire Project, a nonprofit created by a volunteer firefighter in Healdsburg, is repurposing forgotten felled trees into firewood.

The newly reopened Boat Shack at the end of the pier at Nick’s Cove in Marshall on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The Boat Shack at Nick’s Cove Pier Has Risen From the Ashes

December 2025

Nearly two years after a destructive fire, the beloved Nick's Cove boat shack in Tomales Bay returns.

Beef hot pot at Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-up preview. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

After a Fire and Rebirth, Is a Korean Menu Next for Bazaar Sonoma?

December 2025

A preview of Bazaar Sonoma's Korean pop-ups in Sebastopol showcase comforting dishes like savory pancakes, hot pots and fried rice.

Duroc Pork Chop Milanese with lemon caper butter sauce from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Best Sonoma County Restaurant Dishes of 2025

December 2025

Twelve months of incredible Sonoma County dining discoveries, distilled into the dishes that most impressed our Dining Editor.

Read the Room: Interior designer Stephanie Meyer of AVCO Design loves the way her client uses teal and turquoise to match the color scheme Meyer created in the room. The palette blends seamlessly, yet festively. AVCO Design, 10310 Cherry Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, 707-634-2775, avcodesign.com

Sonoma Designers Share Their Decor Tips for a Merry Holiday

December 2025

How do you deck the halls without burying them? We asked a few Sonoma designers for their tips and tricks to make the season visually merry.

A plate of beef cheek topped with artichoke dill pickle salsa verde sauce including crispy garlic chips, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, roasted potato salad, corn bread, and pickled fruits and veggies, are shown at Bob Costarella’s “Red Eye Barbecue” pop-up, held on Saturdays at Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli on November 15, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Red Eye Barbecue Brings Central Texas-Style Ribs To Hidden Roseland Pop-up

December 2025

Red Eye Barbecue may only surface once a week for now, but the ribs already feel like a Sonoma County secret worth chasing. Follow the smoke — and don’t miss the potato salad.

Sitting area of the great room. (Brian Roberts / Loud and Clear Commercial Media)

Modern Bodega Bay Home Enjoys Legendary Ocean Views

December 2025

The coastal home features panoramic views in every room along with luxury touches such as marble bathrooms, glass handrails and a dry sauna.