Seafood Pappardelle with scallops, prawns, lobster meat, Calabrian peppers, arugula, fresh tomatoes and a saffron lobster butter sauce from the historic Swiss Hotel Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 on the square in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

At Sonoma’s Swiss Hotel, Regulars, History and One Secret Cocktail Keep the Tables Full

Chris Amadio, owner of Mamadio’s, makes about 200 cheesesteaks on his regular Friday night, March 7, 2025, pop-up at Parliament Brewing Co. in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Cheesesteak in Sonoma County

The view from the patio area at The Junction, located at the former site of The Villa, in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Landmark Restaurant With the Best Views in Santa Rosa Is About To Reopen

Baklava served for the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat, file)

Amid War in Their Homeland, Iranian Restaurateurs Invite Sonoma County to Nowruz Dinners

From left, the Pickle Plate, Yakitori (from top: Chicken Tsukune, Hokkaido Scallop, Broccoli and Wagyu Short Rib) and Maguro Poke from Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sebastopol Is One of the Hottest Food Scenes in the North Bay

A rendering of Aya, a 28,000-square-foot restaurant and bar designed with two terraces overlooking Sonoma Mountain and the surrounding hills. It is scheduled to open in May. (Graton Resort & Casino)

Graton Casino Unveils Next Phase of $1 Billion Expansion With $40 Million Rooftop Restaurant and Sports Bar

Eggs Florentine at Bijou Restaurant in Petaluma Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The $16 Benedict That’s Bucking Sonoma County’s Brunch Inflation

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

Where to Get the Best Pie in Sonoma County

Favorite Churros and Hot Chocolate?

Where do you get 'em in Sonoma County?

By biteclub

January 2011