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Chef Lee Desrosiers' signature "Hell Chicken" he slow-roasts over coals. (Conor Hagen)

Local Chef’s ‘Hell Chicken’ Might Be a Taste of Heaven on Earth

July 2026

How does chef Lee Desrosiers make his New York Times-recognized "Hell Chicken" so mind-blowingly delicious? The devil, as the saying goes, is in the details.

Raspberry White Chocolate Tart, left, and a Mango-Passion Fruit Mousse Tart from Fleur Sauvage Chocolates Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Our Dining Editor’s Favorite Sonoma County Sweets Right Now

July 2026

From chocolate croissants to soft serve, these are our favorite sweets in Sonoma County that are the perfect reason to eat dessert first.

The pool at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)

10 Cool Things To Do in Sonoma County When It’s Too Hot

July 2026July 2026

Pull your head out of the freezer and check out these ways to beat the heat.

Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar, with locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, is worth a special trip. (Noble Folk)

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County

July 2026July 2026

Whether it's hot, cold or somewhere in between, it's always a good time for ice cream. Here are the best places to get a cool, sweet scoop in Sonoma County.

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the Bay Area

July 2026July 2026

Sonoma and Napa counties have an abundance of excellent restaurants. Here are the ones the Michelin Guide ranks supreme.

Duck au Pruneaux, featuring black truffle mousseline, lambs quarters, and ume shu, served at Troubadour Bread & Bistro in Healdsburg on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

How Troubadour Became Healdsburg’s Newest Michelin-Starred Restaurant

July 2026July 2026

Chef Sean McGaughey built Michelin-starred Troubadour on his own terms, pairing French-inspired tasting menus with Run-DMC, thrifted china and plenty of fun.

Group tables on the large patio at sunset at the Waterhawk Lake Club Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Best Outdoor Dining Patios in Sonoma County

July 2026July 2026

Slather on the sunscreen and settle in at these local outdoor dining destinations, where people come for the best food with a view.

Nicole Herdman, left, and daughter Blair Leyva talk with Ben Brenner, a founding partner of Benevolent Neglect Wines in Napa, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

New Benevolent Neglect Wine Lounge Has a Secret Room, Groovy 1970s Look and Dance Parties

July 2026July 2026

You don’t have to be young and hip to hang out at Benevolent Neglect — but a certain cool factor just might rub off on you if you do.

Festival goers of all ages, Saturday August 13, 2011 enjoyed the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2011

Get Ready for the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol Aug. 8-9

July 2026

Sebastopol’s beloved Gravenstein apple gets its annual celebration with fresh fritters, pies, cider, chef tastings and plenty of local food.

The Running Fence. (Photo by Wolfgang Volz, copyright Christo 1976)

A Return to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s ‘Running Fence’ After 50 Years

July 2026

Memories of the 1976 "Running Fence" art installation that changed Sonoma County’s landscape still resonate.

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