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Croissants at Sarmentine bakery in Petaluma Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Croissants in Sonoma County

January 2026January 2026

National Croissant Day is Jan. 30. Get ready for some flaky, buttery goodness in Sonoma County.

Meal at Stockhome restaurant in Petaluma. Courtesy photo, Elise Aileen Photography.

Petaluma, Napa Restaurants To Be Featured on ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’

January 2026

A Swedish restaurant in Petaluma and a barbecue smokehouse in Napa will be featured in an upcoming episode of KQED's Emmy Award-winning show.

From left, Stephanie Reagor, Emma Lipp, Lauren Feldman and Tanner Walle teamed up to open the Valley Swim Club restaurant in Sonoma. They also own Valley Bar + Bottle. Lipp and Reagor have earned Sonoma County’s only chef semifinalist nomination for the 2026 James Beard Awards. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma’s Valley Bar + Bottle Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot

January 2026January 2026

A tiny Sonoma restaurant has earned a rare James Beard semifinalist nod, standing alone in a year crowded with big-city names. Here’s who was nominated.

The Pollo al Horno featuring chicken, black beans, rice, and plantains at El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine in Santa Rosa Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s 12 Essential Dishes: The Default Orders Locals Swear By

January 2026January 2026

These aren’t Santa Rosa’s trendiest dishes. They’re the ones locals order on autopilot because they never let them down.

Chef Arnold Myint will host Thai dinners and a Valentine's dinner at the Flamingo in Santa Rosa. (Arnold Myint)

Chef Arnold Myint Hosting Thai Pop-Ups at the Flamingo

January 2026January 2026

The James Beard Award-nominated chef, cookbook author and drag icon will host a series of pop-up dinners in February at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort.

SingleThread's Kyle and Katina Connaughton will open SoNoMa by SingleThread in Kyoto this spring. Chef Keita Tominaga, formerly of Hana restaurant in Rohnert Park, will head the kitchen. (SingleThread)

Michelin-Starred SingleThread Is Bringing Sonoma to Kyoto

January 2026January 2026

Healdsburg’s three-Michelin-starred SingleThread is opening its first international restaurant, SoNoMa by SingleThread, in Kyoto in March 2026.

Great room in the Guest House. (Adam Potts)

A Penngrove Ranch on the Market Is a Homesteader’s Dream

January 2026

The ranch property includes a rustic guest house and a barn-turned-casita surrounded by natural gardens, hiking trails and seasonal creeks.

This two-bedroom cottage on a half-acre perched up from the Mendocino coastline is currently listed for $875,000. (Clear Shot Creations)

Mendocino Coast Cottage Spotlighted in The New York Times

January 2026

The 1960s cottage perched above the Mendocino coastline features a large wraparound deck and sunken spa to savor the tranquil setting.

Pecan Pie from Sweet T's in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Pie in Sonoma County

January 2026January 2026

Celebrate National Pie Day, Jan. 23, with a slice of sweet or savory pie at these Sonoma County spots.

Moroccan rice pudding topped with poached pomegranate and crushed almonds at Pearl Petaluma in Petaluma Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Why Diners Keep Seeking Out Pearl, a Tucked-Away Petaluma Bistro

January 2026

Open only for breakfast and lunch, Pearl is a quietly beloved Petaluma restaurant serving Levantine- and North African-inspired dishes built around bold spices, wood fire and a light touch.

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