A Santa Rosa Herbalist Blends Teas That Honor Her Nigerian American Roots
Jennifer Ilonzeh, owner of Santa Rosa-based Plant Magic by Ndidi, concocts seasonal teas and elixirs driven by a community of fellow plant lovers.
Category: What’s New in Wine Country
Sonoma County’s Best New Restaurants of 2024
Find out which Sonoma County restaurant openings caught our dining editor’s eye this year.
These Sonoma County Restaurants Closed in 2024
It’s been an especially tough year for Sonoma County restaurateurs. Here are the most significant local restaurant closures in 2024.
Aspiring Writers Find Inspiration at Sonoma County Retreat
Founded by accomplished author Lizzie Simon, the writers’ retreat is set to welcome another class this January at The Astro in Santa Rosa.
Hal Yamashita Leaves Napa Restaurant, Co-Owner Takes Over and Rebrands
The Napa Japanese restaurant will change location, get a new name and an expanded menu that includes udon, curry bowls and hamachi kama.
Sonoma County Dinner Series Is Once Again the Talk of the Town
The TOWN dinner series is back at it with a new round of downright fun food, wine and art experiences. Tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now.
Sonoma’s Wild Pigs Are on the Move in Early Winter. Here’s Where They’re Heading
First they came for the schools. Now they're coming for the ranchlands. Like most successful invasive species, wild pigs are survivors.
Local Nonprofit LandPaths Offers Eco-Friendly Holiday Fun
Santa Rosa-based nonprofit LandPaths hosts a “Great Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hunt” as well as other holiday events to support its conservation mission.
‘It’s West County Weird’: How Forestville Has Retained Its Rural, Funky Vibe
A new spirit is taking root in Forestville, though it maintains its sweet and lively west county charm.
8 Local Places to Taste Freshly Pressed Olive Oil
Sonoma County’s olive harvest kicked off in early October and continued through early December. Here are eight picks for the season.