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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 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.

Zucchini sometimes gets a bad rap as the overproduce of the garden, but its easy to love when you have a favorite way to use it. (The Press Democrat, file)

This Pizza Recipe Puts Zucchini Center Stage

July 2026

Now is the time to savor zucchini at its peak. Our favorite way to enjoy the underrated vegetable is in a summery pizza.

Hikers Jeffrey Hallack and Deborah Symes hike back to the trailhead of the recently opened Estero Americano Coastal Preserve Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Take a New Path at These Recently Opened Sonoma County Parks

July 2026

Sonoma County is home to hundreds of acres of pristine parkland. Here are three new local parks and preserves to explore.

The famous Lemon Cloud Pie from Betty's Bakery and Fish and Chips in Santa Rosa. (Photo by John Burgess/Sonoma Magazine)

15 Dazzling Lemon Treats in Sonoma County 

July 2026July 2026

Lemon brings a fresh, citrusy bite to any dish it graces. Here are our favorite lemon treats in Sonoma County.

Chef Roy Ellamar of AYA restaurant at Graton Resort & Casino. (Hardy Wilson)

New Savor Sonoma Culinary Festival Features ‘Top Chef’ Alums and Local Chefs

July 2026July 2026

Savor Sonoma brings Aarón Sánchez, Marcus Samuelsson, the Voltaggio brothers and top Sonoma County chefs to Graton Resort & Casino for two days of live-fire cooking, wine, cocktails and partying.

Queso Tacos with Birria from Jalapeños Mexican Grill on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Spice Is Right at These Sonoma County Restaurants

July 2026July 2026

Freshly ground, bloomed in oil or toasted over fire, spices build flavor in vibrant layers shaping dishes from all over the world, and there’s plenty here to savor.

Chicken Karaage, left, on a bed of tahini hummus and the butterflied trout, right, in a red curry and topped with cucumber yogurt at Dead Letter restaurant in Sonoma Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Team Behind Celebrated Sonoma Restaurant Launches Dead Letter

July 2026

Dead Letter opens near Sonoma Plaza with charcoal-fired dishes, surreal digital art, cocktails and a playful nod to the building’s postal past.

Farm Summer Squash with golden glory puree, oven fried zucchini, charred scallion, lemon, gochujang and nutmeg from Little Saint in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Why Little Saint Is Worth a Visit, Even if You’re Not Vegan

July 2026July 2026

Little Saint pairs Healdsburg chic with cozy Sunday-brunch energy, serving burgers, rice bowls, pastries and other comfort classics that just happen to be entirely plant-based.

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