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What's New In Wine Country

The ice cream vendor is on the move for hours each day, from one end of Roseland to the other. (Erik Castro / for Sonoma Magazine)

‘I Sell Happiness’: Cycling Roseland Ice Cream Vendor Delivers a Smile with Every Treat

Meet the respected vendor pushing a cart of homemade ice cream 3 miles a day along Roseland's Sebastopol Road.

Justin Gill adds his Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce onto grilled rib-eye in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Founder of Popular Local Barbecue Sauce Shares Favorite Sonoma County Spots

Malaysian cooking expert Mei Ibach. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Want to Become a Successful Chef? This Local Instructor Has the Secret Recipe

Three-way Smoker Combo with ribs, chicken, brisket and sides of Mac N' Cheese and Okra/Corn/Cherry Tomato Saute from Sweet T's Restaurant + Bar in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County

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Baked and toasted French toast with strawberry sauce and vanilla cream with a plant-based protein smoothie from Baked on the River in Guerneville, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Cheeky Russian River Bakery Reopening Soon

The popular Guerneville café will reopen this spring. Check out when and where the Russian River bakery is set to open.

Delta Asparagus Salad with fresh ricotta, fennel pollen, prosciutto, focaccia croutons and arugula at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. (Winston Lai)

Acclaimed Chef Takes Over the Kitchen at Healdsburg Restaurant

New French Bakery Coming to Santa Rosa

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Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

Gringas, a quesadilla with taco filling, from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

The Meatball Sub on a toasted ciabatta roll with provolone and asiago cheese, marinara and french fried onions from Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Sonoma County Restaurants Locals Like to Keep Secret

A cheeseburger and fries from Superburger. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County

Orange Marinated Chicken Pupusa Burger with choice of two stuffed pupusa's filled with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cheese and chipotle cream from Don Julio's Latin Grill & Pupusas in Rohnert Park on Monday, August 31, 2020. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants to Try in Sonoma County

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Short Rib Lasagna from Grata Italian Eatery chef/owner Eric Foster Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Windsor. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Best-Kept Secret for Italian Comfort Food

You won’t find it in the guidebooks, but locals know this Italian restaurant is the real deal.

The Smashburger and a side of fries from Jilly’s Real Food Roadhouse Friday, April 4, 2025, overlooking the Russia River on Highway 1 near Jenner. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Get Burgers and Classic Comfort Food at These Local Newcomers

Smoked Salmon Hash with house-smoked salmon, oven dried tomatoes, green onions and hash browns, two eggs any style and lemon horseradish sauce from J & M’s Midtown Cafe, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Hidden Gem Breakfast Spots in Sonoma County Are Worth Seeking Out

Greatest Hits

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

The Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 in Sonoma County

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

Top 10 Hikes in Sonoma County

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Travel

Wine Country Adapts to Changing Tourism Trends with a New Focus — Families

These Sonoma and Napa resorts offer varied kid-friendly programming, from arts and crafts to interactive summer camps.

AutoCamp's luxury tent and patio site near Guerneville along the Russian River in Sonoma County. (Madison Kotack / for Mesa Lane Partners)

These Local Spots Named Among the Best Places To Go Glamping in California

cars in the vineyard at the Napa Valley 750 in St. Helena

Sammy Hagar’s Son Leads Vintage Car Rally Through Wine Country — And It Rocks

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Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

Rick Goodson, right, poured barrel samples for Masha Yelsukova, left, and Amira Dahdouh at Sunce Winery, Sunday, March 11, 2018. The Wine Road Barrel tasting weekends offer the opportunity to sample wines straight from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. (Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)

Young Drinkers Don’t Want Grandpa’s Cabernet. These Local Wineries Are Offering Something a Little Different

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

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Farmer and musician Arann Harris. (Paige Green Photography/ Courtesy Arann Harris)

Did You Know Petaluma Has Its Very Own Singing Farmer? His Shows Are Pure Joy

Known as Farmer Arann, he puts on shows and music education programs at his family’s Windrush Farm just west of Petaluma.

Nicole Buttitta prepares flower bouquets at her potting shed in Sebastopol. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Local Floral Designer Transports Customers to Europe — One Bouquet at a Time

Chef Kim LaVere planned the perfect late spring menu for events such as Mother’s Day, graduations and other gatherings. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Healdsburg Chef Shares a Vibrant Late-Spring Menu for the Ultimate Garden Party

Home

This five-bedroom and six-bathroom dwelling and guesthouse on six acres in Sonoma is currently listed for $8,800,000. (Peter Lyons)

Traditional Spanish-Style Home In Sonoma Hits the Market

The grand five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Sonoma includes a guesthouse, pool, greenhouse and wine cellar.

This three-bedroom, five-bathroom Sebastopol home with a ¼-acre culinary garden is currently listed for $3,395,000. (Brian McCloud Photography)

New York Fashion Designer’s Sebastopol Home Hits the Market

Guerneville resident and JKA Design principal John Anderson designed this pentroom for the 46th Annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase benefiting the University High School scholarship fund. The home tour is open to the public through May 26. (Christopher Stark)

Sonoma Designers and Artisans Featured In San Francisco’s Decorator Showcase

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Napa Valley winemaker Paula Kornell. (Leigh Ann Beverley)

When One of the Largest Wine Corporations in the US Collapsed, This Small Local Winemaker Paved Her Own Path

Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa received two separate four-star ratings from Forbes: one for the entire property and another for the recently refurbished Spa at MacArthur. (MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa)

Tight Budget, Tense Mind? 6 Ways to De-Stress for Less in Sonoma County

Dining al fresco at The Restaurant at Auberge de Soleil in Rutherford. (The Ingalls)

Three Napa Valley Restaurants Named Among OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Spots

Spring colors envelop John Leipsic of Larkspur and Wendy Robbins of Massachusetts as they tour the Western Hills Garden in Occidental, Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat)

Why This Hidden Garden in Occidental Is a Must-Visit This Spring

The Villa at Bartholomew Estate in Sonoma is a reproduction of the original Haraszthy Villa. (Bartholomew Estate Winery)

This Beautiful Winery Estate Is a Mini Getaway Minutes From the Sonoma Plaza

Nicole White’s her passion for honey from around the world led her to open, La Ruche, a new honey and mead tasting room Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Healdsburg’s New Honey Tasting Room Offers ‘Plenty to Geek Out About'

(Amanda Cornelius)

Cottage Near Historic Luther Burbank Gardens Listed for Sale

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Two North Coast Campgrounds Named Among the Best in the U.S.

Napa Getaway

Set in a charming brick house, the Lola Wines tasting room offers a chill atmosphere and energetic wines in Calistoga. (Lola Wines)

This Charming 1892 Brick House Is Home to One of Wine Country’s Best Tasting Rooms

It is the kind of place that inspires visitors to slow down and chill, all while exploring an array of vibrant and delicious wines.

The fries at Moro, a Moroccan street food restaurant in the Oxbow Public Market in Napa, Monday, April 29, 2024. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Get Ready to Eat Your Heart Out at This Year's BottleRock

A dinner spread at SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell / Sonoma County Tourism)

Two Wine Country Restaurants Rank Among Most Expensive in US

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