Things To Do in Sonoma Archives

Sonoma County Town Named Among ‘Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA’

April 2023

This Sonoma County town is the top 12 small town to visit in the country, according to a recent ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

2/5/2014: D1: Adam Gaines, second from left, pours Keller Estate wines for, from left, Casey Burke, Lisa Nourse and Stephanie Simunovich of San Francisco. Keller Estate is one of the vineyards in the Petaluma Gap, an area where the Pacific winds blow through a break in the coastal range southeast to the San Francisco Bay. It is known for producing grapes with powerful flavors. PC: Adam Gaines, second from the left, pours samples of wine from the Keller Estate Winery for, starting from left, Casey Burke, Lisa Nourse and Stephanie Simunovich of San Francisco in Petaluma on Sunday, January 26, 2014. (Conner Jay/The Press Democrat)

It’s Sonoma County Wine Month! Here Are 6 Ways to Celebrate

April 2023

Sonoma County Wine Month kicks off wine event season, with local wineries offering special tastings, new releases, discounts, hikes, parties and other events.

Laksmie Silva 5, of Vallejo searches for eggs in the tall grass at the 30th annual Glen Ellen Easter egg hunt at Dunbar School. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Guide to Easter Egg Hunts in Sonoma County

April 2023

Kids of all ages can hunt for colorful, treat-filled eggs and meet the Easter bunny in a number of towns across the county.

Hiroko Ishida doesn’t sketch her designs in advance, preferring that the ideas take shape organically. (Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

Sonoma Ceramicist Honors Japanese Tradition with Subtle, Organic Forms

April 2023

Hiroko Ishida has presented her ceramics at exhibitions, fairs and farmers markets, attracting those who prize a naturalistic style rooted in Japanese cultural traditions.

Forage Wars: The Growing Controversy Over Sonoma’s Wild Foods

April 2023

It’s a jungle out there, with weekend hobbyists, professional foragers and Indigenous subsistence harvesters all vying for a piece of pricey (and delicious) bounty.

Brunch at Layla restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa in Sonoma. (Emma K Creative)

Where to Go for Easter Brunch in Sonoma County

March 2023

Sonoma County restaurants, chocolatiers and bakeries have special treats in store, from bottomless brunches and egg hunts to truffle-filled bunnies.

The court is reset for a new game during bocce league play at Campo Fina restaurant in Healdsburg, California on Thursday, July 14, 2016. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Molti Amici to Open in Former Campo Fina Space in Healdsburg

March 2023

The new owners plan to bring back the wood-fired pizzas, pasta and fiercely competitive games of bocce on the outdoor patio.

Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s L’oro di Napoli Serves Some of the Best Pizza This Side of the Atlantic

March 2023

You don’t have to travel 6,000 miles for a taste of Neapolitan pizza. You can enjoy it in downtown Santa Rosa. Plus, an enormous lasagna that's gone viral.

Bagels from Ethel's Delicatessen in Petaluma. (Courtesy of Ethel's Bagels)

Ethel’s Bagels Opening Petaluma Bakery in Mid-April

March 2023

The bakery will sell organic bagels along with Reuben sandwiches, breads and traditional Jewish sweets.

Alisse Cottle, left, and Jessica Borrayo of Brew Coffee and Beer House. (Loren Hanson Photography)

Santa Rosa’s Brew Coffeehouse to Open Second Location Next Week

March 2023

The new Brew will serve the same full food and drink menu as at the original coffeehouse and host rotating pop-up dinners.