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With Tasting Rooms Closed, Local Wineries Move the Experience Online

March 2020

By Matt Villano

For many wineries in Sonoma County, news of a regional shutdown and shelter-in-place order due to coronavirus triggered confusion, freak-outs and serious anxiety.

At Comstock Wines in Healdsburg, it sparked a stroke of creativity.

Instead of panicking about losses in tasting-room revenue, General Manager Kelly Ferris and her team hit the drawing board and fast-tracked a plan to deliver their tasting room to the world. Their idea, “S.I.P. Comstock,” (a nod to “shelter in place”) is a series of weekly video tastings over Facebook Live during which Winemaker Chris Russi and other members of the hospitality team walk customers through some of the label’s wines.

The videos, which air on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting March 20, correspond with three-bottle shipments customers can pre-order to receive the wines in time to drink along with the video.

The Comstock crew tastes through one wine in each video. Videos are free to access; shipments are $125 apiece with an extra $1 for shipping.

“There is something different about tasting and learning about wines with the people who make the wines, rather than buying a bottle off the shelf,” Ferris said. “Now that we are unable to host guests on property, we still feel that the final personal connection is just as important. We’ll just do it differently.”

Comstock isn’t the only winery embracing virtual wine-tasting. With all Bay Area wineries forced to shut down tasting room operations for the foreseeable future, several wineries in Sonoma and Napa counties have opted to move their hospitality efforts into the virtual space.

Much like the Comstock experience, these virtual tastings mix direct-to-consumer sales with online videos and input from wine educators. The goal is to connect with customers at a time when many of them wish to consume wine but no one can leave the house.

At last check, nearly two dozen wineries on either side of the Mayacamas Mountains had launched virtual tasting programs in some capacity. More were expected to come online by the end of the month.

“People are getting creative,” said Wendy Hilberman, executive director for the Russian River Valley Winegrowers. “Given the current state of the world, given how much uncertainty there is right now, people need to look at different ways of marketing their product.”

One of the first wine brands to think about virtual tastings was The Good Life Wine Collective in Napa. Even before COVID-19 made national headlines, executives with the Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines labels that are part of the collective were contemplating ways to bring the Yountville tasting room experience to customers around the world.

General Manager Tracy McArdle said the labels went live with the program when guests started canceling appointments last week.

“Whenever someone called to cancel, we gave them the opportunity to reschedule with a video tasting,” she said. A handful of those customers rebooked with a virtual tasting. In the days since, others have signed up for tastings on Skype, Zoom or Facetime.

According to McArdle, Jessup and Handwritten work with customers to customize the wine selection based on their personal wine preferences. Once the wine is selected, the brands ship the wine and tasting notes. The brands also work with the wine club member or customer to assist with any culinary pairings, such as cheese or charcuterie. Finally, McArdle and her staff schedule the virtual tasting, selecting the platform that works best for the customer.

Other Napa wineries that soon will be offering virtual tastings include Parallel Wines, St. Supery and Biale, to name a few.

Here in Sonoma County, in addition to Comstock, some wineries moving tastings into the virtual space include Portalupi and Ferrari-Carano in Healdsburg, Dirty and Rowdy Family Wines and Belden Barns in Santa Rosa. Rene Byck, vice president and co-owner of Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, said his winery is looking into the offerings, too.

Gary Farrell Winery in Healdsburg is trying a different approach, a one-two video punch.

This week, the winery sent to wine club members and previous customers an email touting a six-bottle selection of single-vineyard wines from around the Russian River Valley. The email featured tasting notes for each wine and an edited video about each of the source vineyards.

Customers who purchase the $380 half-case (with $10 shipping) also have an exclusive opportunity to schedule private Zoom tastings with estate sommeliers Tyffani Kuhn and Kevin Patterson.

“For a brand like Gary Farrell Winery, with members throughout the country, we are always looking for opportunities to innovate and bring the experience of tasting in our beautiful salon directly to our guests when they cannot join us in person,” said Brian Shapiro, business development manager. “This is no different.”

Customers said they were excited about the opportunity to bring a bit of Wine Country into their living rooms.

Ashley Strickland Freeman, a food stylist and author in Charleston, South Carolina, describes herself as a “big wine-drinker” and a fan of Sonoma County. She said she loves the idea of supporting local wineries while continuing her wine education.

“I know a little bit about wine but am always wanting to learn more,” she wrote in a recent email.

Strickland Freeman added that with her 4-year-old in tow, often it’s difficult for her and her partner to visit breweries and wineries and enjoy the experience. For this reason, she noted, even without the threat of a global pandemic, virtual tastings appeal to her.

“With virtual tastings, [my son] can play Legos and [the grown-ups] can drink,” she wrote. “Everybody wins.”

A number of local wineries are also offering curbside pickup and delivery. Check websites for more information.

Amy’s Kitchen Ramps Up Production As Other Businesses Close

March 2020

By Heather Irwin

As businesses around the world go dark due to the coronavirus outbreak, Santa Rosa food manufacturer Amy’s Kitchen is redoubling efforts to keep grocery stores stocked and production humming.

With $600 million in sales worldwide, Amy’s Kitchen is among thousands of large food manufacturers considered “essential” for ongoing distribution of food to grocers around the country.

“We’re doing everything we can to ramp up production. The U.S. government has stressed the importance of food companies to continue to produce food,” said Jessica Adkins, Senior Director of Company Affairs for the organic and non-GMO food specialty company founded in Sonoma County.

Heading their production list: Soup. Though the company also makes frozen entrees and other specialty foods, their canned soups offer both social distancing for employees and are in high demand by consumers.

“The way we make it naturally allows for distancing for employees, and we’re seeing soup aisles quickly depleted right now. We are no longer in a situation of business as usual and are mobilizing our efforts as much as we can to ensure that people can continue to put food on their tables,” Adkins said.

She added that changes in production could make other Amy’s food products temporarily unavailable, but that they are fast-tracking as many products as possible.

“As stores restock, there is new food being made,” she said, adding that no supply lines of raw materials they typically use have been interrupted. “The situation continues to evolve, but we feel we are in a really good place.”

In recent weeks, Americans have seen grocery shelves empty with alarming speed due to hoarding and fears that food stocks may run low. Government officials have created special allowances for businesses whose function is crucial to ongoing food supplies to continue to operate.

This has caused a shortage of workers, and Adkins said the company is actively hiring. The company currently has 2,600 employees worldwide and three kitchens in Santa Rosa, Oregon and Idaho.

Like most businesses around the country, Amy’s had only days to prepare staff and production facilities to operate safely during the outbreak. Though they are held to rigid national standards for food production, the coronavirus requires even stricter measures. That meant allowing staff at high-risk for infection or uncomfortable in a work environment to stay home and providing adequate safety measures for those who remained.

Adkins said they have added heated tents outside to allow for distancing, are staggering breaks and lunches and not allowing any external visitors into the buildings. They’ve also asked non-essential employees to work at home.

Though much of the soup and meal production happen outside of Sonoma County, the Amy’s Kitchen facility in Santa Rosa is a command center and houses their research and development operations, new product development and supports their drive through restaurant in Rohnert Park. Adkins said safety procedures have also been rolled out here.

Amy’s Drive Thru has continued operation for pickup only.

Amy’s Kitchen is one of several national manufacturers in Sonoma County, including Traditional Medicinals, Guayaki, Miyoko’s Kitchen and others.

For more details about hiring, go to amys.com or call 707-568-4698.

These Sonoma County Breweries Are Offering Curbside Pickup and Delivery

March 2020

By Shana Bull

Now that shelter in place orders have been implemented in Sonoma and Napa counties, local businesses like wineries, restaurants, and breweries are pivoting their operations to focus on to-go and delivery orders.

(Here is a list of Sonoma County restaurants currently offering curbside pickup and delivery)

For those who would like to sip on a craft beer while supporting local businesses, orders can now be placed via email, phone or online and be picked up curbside at a number of breweries — listed in the above gallery.

While we will do our best to keep this article up-to-date, changes happen daily so please call in advance to make sure the brewery is open. Also make sure to wash and sanitize your hands before and after you pick up your order, and please refrain from going out if you are sick.

Breweries that are temporarily closed:

Moonlight Brewing in Santa Rosa. Learn more on Facebook.
GravSouth Brew Co. in Cotati. Learn more on Facebook.
Parliament Brewing Company in Rohnert Park. Learn more on Facebook.
Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma. Learn more on Facebook.
Stumptown Brewery in Guerneville. Learn more on Facebook.

Craft Cocktail Hand Sanitizer Now Available From Local Distillery

March 2020

By Dana Rebmann

From Limoncello and whiskey to hand sanitizer — Prohibition Spirits Distillery is helping fill the shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned Sonoma distillery is now producing and selling craft cocktail hand sanitizers along with its popular spirits.

After hearing about the hand sanitizer shortage, Prohibition Spirits distiller and owner Fred Groth took a look at a bottle of sanitizer he had and noticed the main ingredient was alcohol. He got online and, following a formula recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, had the first lot of craft cocktail hand sanitizer ready on March 5.

“We had all the ingredients on hand. Alcohol, glycerin and essential oils and scents,” said Groth, who owns Prohibition Spirits Distillery with his wife Amy. “We had bottles from other projects and made labels we printed at home. Understanding alcohol, and having everything we needed, it was an easy transition.”

The couple sold about 800 bottles during the first week.

“It was really just a fun passion project in the beginning,” said Groth. “I had no idea of the need and demand.”

Craft Cocktail Hand Sanitizers come in four scents: Key Lime Margarita, Old Fashioned, Pina Colada, and Lemon Drop Martini. The alcohol content is 70%. (The CDC has advised hand sanitizer must contain at least 60% alcohol.)

“I wanted to have scents that were enjoyable and reminded me of the pleasures of alcohol. Drinking not cleaning,” said Groth.

The tasting room at Cornerstone Sonoma is currently closed, but drive-up service is available at the distillery, located at 21877 8th Street East in Sonoma, weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. The craft cocktail hand sanitizers come in 2-ounce spray bottles and cost $6 each. Along with hand sanitizer, Prohibition Spirits Distillery has about 40 types of spirits for sale. Orders are being accepted online. Free shipping is available for purchases of more than $100.

The Distillery is also working on getting the hand sanitizer onto shelves in other local businesses that are still open.

“As a small, local, family business, we need support. We need people to shop and buy locally and try to keep a sense of normalcy,” said Groth.

Know of any other local businesses getting creative to keep going and helping the community? Let us know in the comment section below.

25 Spectacular Photos of Spring in Sonoma County

March 2020

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

Today is the first day of spring but, instead of being outside enjoying the warmer weather, cute baby animals and wildflowers, most of us are hunkered down indoors due to the coronavirus. To bring a little sunshine into your lives, we’ve created a gallery with spring photos from around Sonoma County. Click through the above slideshow and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram.

Stuck at Home? Live Webcams Offer a Glimpse of Local Landscape and Wildlife

March 2020

By Dana Rebmann

As we shelter at home, well-positioned webcams throughout the Bay Area can bring the beauty of our Northern California backyard and its wildlife to our living room. Click through the above gallery for details.

Have a favorite webcam? Let us know in the comment section below.

Grossman’s Noshery Opens For Pickup With Matzoh Ball Soup, Fresh Bagels and Love

March 2020

By Heather Irwin

Grossman's To Go. Heather Irwin/PD — Grossman’s To Go. Heather Irwin/PD

If the world ever needed matzoh ball soup by the gallon, it’s now. Fortunately, Grossman’s Noshery and Bar in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square now has all the Jewish penicillin we’ll need.

Here's all the yummy takeout from Grossman's Noshery and Bar in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD — Here’s all the yummy takeout on my dining room table from Grossman’s Noshery and Bar in Santa RosaHeather Irwin/PD

Serving up an abbreviated menu of fresh bagels, seafood chowder, egg salad, chicken liver salad, matzoh soup, pastrami and other Jewish deli foods, Mark and Terri Stark’s newest restaurant is officially open — two days before the now-deflated grand opening was planned. With all restaurant dining rooms in Sonoma County closed until further notice, the Grossman’s has become a take-out only deli.

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Deli case at Grossman's Noshery and Bar in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD — Deli case at Grossman’s Noshery and Bar in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD

So, when the doors swung open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, a trickle rather than a crush of dedicated fans who’d been waiting in their cars were welcomed by Mark Stark with elbow bumps and jokes.

And then the power went out.

“Why does the universe hate us?” said one of the employees as the first few customers stood at the counter, in the dark, wondering just what was going on.

Within a minute, the power switched back on. Then fresh bagels came out on speed racks. The world may not, in fact, be ending.

Bagels are our savior. Grossman's Noshery and Bar in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD — Bagels are our savior. Grossman’s Noshery and Bar in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD

It’s been a long road for Mark and Terri, who lost Willi’s Wine Bar in the 2017 fires and have now shuttered all of their restaurants — including the new Willi’s — in the wake of coronavirus and Sonoma County’s latest shelter-in-place orders. The couple had planned a bit more fanfare for the much-anticipated deli, but for now, they’re just focusing on comforting the county with bagels, pastrami and Jewish noshes to keep us all from freaking about this fakakta world.

Grossman’s Deli is currently open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for takeout. 308 Wilson St., Santa Rosa at the Hotel La Rose, 707-595-7707.

Mark Stark and his first patron at Grossman's Noshery and Deli in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD — Mark Stark and his first patron at Grossman’s Noshery and Deli in Santa Rosa. No touching…Heather Irwin/PD

These Sonoma County Restaurants Are Offering Curbside Pickup and Delivery

March 2020

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

* PLEASE ADD MY RESTAURANT *
Include name of restaurant, address, phone number, website (link to takeout menu, online ordering or social media) and information about what service is offered — curbside pickup/takeout and/or delivery.

Bodega

The Casino Bar & Grill: Offering a special takeout menu every day, posted on Facebook. Fresh homemade bakery goods are also available Monday-Thursday, as well as cookie dough to go. 17000 Bodega Hwy, 707-876-3185, Facebook.

Bodega Bay

Huria’s: Pizza Napoletana and Mediterranean cuisine available for takeout. Orders can be placed by calling 707-377-4721. Pay via phone and pickup when ready. 1400 N. Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-377-4721, hurias.com.

Blue Water Bistro at The Links at Bodega Harbor: Takeout/Curbside Pickup/Limited Delivery. Delivery menu is here. Beer and wine to go as well. 21301 Heron Dr., Bodega Bay, 707-875-3513.

Cloverdale

El Milagro: Offering to-go specials. 485 S. Cloverdale Blvd, 707-894-6334, check Facebook for details.

Moe’s Eagles Nest Deli: Limited menu here. Phone orders only. Pick up, curbside, and delivery* (*$3 charge), 113 N. Cloverdale Blvd707-894-9290, moeseaglesnestdeli.com.

Piacere Italiano Steak and Seafood: Open for take-out service. Delivery available within city limits. 504 N. Cloverdale Blvd., 707-894-0885, piacereristorante.com.

Plank Coffee Kitchen: Online ordering for next-day pick-up. 227 N Cloverdale Blvd, 707-894-6187, plankcoffee.com.

Trading Post Restaurant: Online ordering and carry out daily. Wine to-go available. 102 S Cloverdale Blvd, 707-894-6483.

Cotati

Acme Burger: Online ordering, takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery. 550 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, 707–665-5620, acmeburgerco.com.

China Chef: Phone orders only, 707-664-1088. 7991 Old Redwood Hwy, Ste. 2B

Down to Earth Cafe: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Daily menu available on Facebook, call early to reserve. 8204 Old Redwood Hwy, 707-753-4925, dtecafe.com. (Windsor restaurant closed)

Marvin’s of Cotati: Curbside pickup. Breakfast and lunch available. 7991 Old Redwood Hwy., online menu.

Park Avenue Catering: Send food hearty “bowls” to essential workers, 25 order minimum, 48-hour notice required. 591 Mercantile Dr, 707-793-9645, parkavecater.com.

Saigon Café: Fresh and flavorful Vietnamese food available to go. Call to order. Menu here. 548 E Cotati Ave, Cotati, 707-664-5925 (left of Oliver’s Market). Monday – Sunday 11am-8pm.

Spring Thai: Online ordering by FoodJets. 538 E Cotati Ave, 707-665-5180, springthai.net.

Superburger: Online ordering for delivery or pickup by DoorDash. 8252 Old Redwood Hwy, 707-665-9790, superburger.com.

Twins Restaurant: Takeout or curbside breakfast and comfort food lunches. Pop-up takeout dinners in the works. Open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 572 E. Cotati Ave, 707-242-3075, Facebook.

Wing Man Food Truck: Open Thursday- Sunday noon – 8 p.m. for take out and delivery. Order ahead online. 101 E Cotati Ave, 707-794-9464, wingmanfoodtruck.com.

Forestville

Backyard: Limited menu, fried chicken boxes for Saturday pickup only. Phone orders only on Monday. 6566 Front St, 707-820-8445, backyardforestville.com.

Farmstand at Farmhouse Inn: Special weekly takeout menu for pre-order. Limited delivery. 7871 River Rd, Forestville, 707-520-0269, farmhouseinn.com/restaurant/farmstand

Forestville Pizza: Delivery and curbside pickup. Call 707-887-9574 to order or order online. 6490 Mirabel Rd.

Twist Eatery: Takeout available. Phone orders only, 707-820-8443, 6536 Front St., twisteatery.com.

Geyserville

Catelli’s Restaurant: Online ordering for curbside pickup Wed. through Sunday — offering family-style meals and individual servings of certain menu items, as well as wine, beer and cocktails to go. 21047 Geyserville Ave, 707-857-3471, mycatellis.com.

Diavola: Online ordering for Supper Club family-style meals, charcuterie, tasty cocktails and wine available for curbside pickup noon to 8 p.m. 1021 Geyserville Ave, 707-814-0111, diavolapizzeria.com.

Rustic Restaurant at Francis Ford Coppola Winery: Daily takeout menu from noon to 4 p.m., phone order only: 707-857-1445. 300 Via Archimedes, francisfordcoppolawinery.com.

Glen Ellen

Les Pascals Patisserie et Boulangerie: Open for dine-in and takeout. Closed Wednesday. 3798 Arnold Dr., lespascalspatisserie.com.

Glen Ellen Star: Online ordering for pickup Wed-Sun. 13648 Arnold Dr, 707-343-1384, glenellenstar.com.

Graton

Underwood Bar and Bistro: To-go menu served 4-8 p.m. daily. Check Facebook for updates to menu. 9113 Graton Rd, 707-823-7023, Facebook.

Willow Wood Cafe: Takeout. 9020 Graton Rd, 707-823-0233, willowwoodgraton.com.

Guerneville

Boon Eat + Drink: Curbside pickup, phone orders only. Takeout menu here. 16248 Main St, 707-869-0780, eatatboon.com/boon-dinner-menu.

Brot: Curbside pickup, phone orders only. 16218 Main St, 707-604-6102, brotguerneville.com.

Smart Pizza: Delivery, curbside and walk-in pickup, $20 minimum for delivery, $5 delivery fee. 16205 First St, 707-869-0651, smartpizzamenu.com.

Healdsburg

Agave Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar: Offering takeout and delivery during regular business hours. Cocktails to-go. 1062 Vine St., 707-433-2411, agave-mex.com

Baci Cafe and Wine Bar: Open for to-go orders. Menu and online ordering here. 336 Healdsburg Ave, 707-433-8111, bacicafeandwinebar.com.

Barndiva: Full to-go menu available with both free no-contact delivery and curbside pick-up noon-8:30pm. Meals and menus will change daily. Menu and online ordering here. 231 Center St, 707-431-0100, barndiva.com.

Brass Rabbit: Curbside pickup and takeout, no minimum. Takeout menus here, including wine, cocktails and a special Thurdsay meal kit. Phone orders only. 109 Plaza St, 707-473-8580, thebrassrabbithealdsburg.com.

Bravas Bar de Tapas: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. 420 Center St, Healdsburg, 707-433-7700, starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas.

Campo Fina: Order online — curbside pickup. Check out the fun “extras”. 330 Healdsburg Ave., 707-395-4640, campofina.com.

Dry Creek Kitchen: Open for takeout and outdoor dining Thursday through Monday. Reservations recommended for dine-in. Menu online here.317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-431-0330.

El Farolito: Offering takeout, online ordering here. Deliveries are a $50 minimum order. 128 Plaza St., 707-433-2807, elfarolito2000.com.

Guiso Latin Fusion: Special takeout menu here. 117 North St., 707-431-1302, guisolatinfusion.com

Healdsburger: Full-menu carryout orders and delivery, phone orders only. 48 Healdsburg Ave., 707-473-9604, healdsburger.com

Journeyman Meat Co: Menu online for curbside takeout. Phone orders only. Offering seven-day supply meat boxes as a “Safe Way to Meat Up” for $250. 404 Center St., 707-395-MEAT. 404 Center St., journeymanmeat.com

Kin Smoke: Full menu available for curbside pickup. Phone orders only, 707-473-8440. 304 Center St, kinsmoke.com

K R Catering Inc: Hot meals for $20 per person available for pickup on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Family style meals (5 persons or more) available seven days a week for pickup and delivery. See menus and order online. 250 Kennedy Lane
Healdsburg, 707-723-7150.

Mateo’s Cocina Latina: Offering takeout daily. No minimum order. Order online. Also offering free delivery within Healdsburg city limits with a $40 min. order. 214 Healdsburg Ave, 707-433-1520, mateos.hrpos.heartland.us.

Moustache Baked Goods: Take out orders (via Noble Folk) for next day pick up (including curbside), Friday – Monday, 1-5 p.m. Next day local delivery available, too. Open for same day pick up in Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Call ahead to pre-pay for contactless pick up: 707-395-4426. 381 Healdsburg Ave, thenoblefolk.com/s/order

The Noble Folk: Take out orders for next day pick up (including curbside), Friday – Monday, 1-5 p.m. Next day local delivery available, too. Open for same day pick up in Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Call ahead to pre-pay for contactless pick up: 707-395-4426. 116 Matheson St., 707-395-4426, thenoblefolk.com/s/order

SingleThread: Creative family-style meals from the three Michelin-starred restaurant. Order ahead on Tok. 131 North St, Healdsburg, 707-723-4646, exploretock.com/singlethreadfarms

Singletree Cafe: Curbside pickup and delivery available 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at no charge. Call 707-433-8263 to place your order. 165 Healdsburg Ave, 707-433-8263, singletreerestaurant.com/our-menu

The Taste of Tea: Offering takeout and curbside service Thursday – Monday, noon – 6 p.m. Accepting orders via phone. View menu here. 109 North Street, Healdsburg, 707-431-1995, thetasteoftea.com.

Valette: Nightly menus, plus family meals on Sunday. Curbside and pick-up service is available from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Menu here. 344 Center St, 707-473-0946, valettehealdsburg.com

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. 403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707-433-9191, starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/willis-seafood-raw-bar.

The Wurst: Offering carryout orders. 22 Matheson St., 707-395-0214, thewurst.com

Kenwood

Cafe Citti: Takeout available 5-8 p.m., rotisserie chickens available for pre-order as well as pasta, soups and salads. To-go menu here. 9049 Sonoma Hwy, 707-833-2690, cafecitti.com.

Palooza: Takeout menus for food and cocktails and curbside pickup. Order over the phone (you can pay by card in advance) and your food will be delivered to your car. 8910 Sonoma Hwy, 707-833-4000, paloozafresh.com/kenwood-menus.

TIPS Roadside: Family-style meals, cocktails, beer and wine for takeout and delivery, with menus here. For questions, email info@tipsroadside.com. 8445 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, tipsroadside.com.

Monte Rio

Rio Cafe and Grill: Pickup and takeout. Call in order: 707-520-5017. Daily specials here. 20391 CA-116, Monte Rio, riocafetake2.com.

Occidental

Negri’s Italian Dinners and Joe’s Bar: Open for takeout and curbside pickup (food and cocktails) 4-8 p.m. (may vary, check Facebook for updates). Call 707-874-0301 to place your order. Fresh ravioli for sale as well. 700 Bohemian Hwy, 707-823-5301, Facebook.

Hazel Restaurant: Takeout and curbside pickup 5-8 p.m. Call 707-874-6003 to order. Menu here. Bohemian Hwy, 707-874-6003, restauranthazel.com

Penngrove

Grateful Greek Restaurant: Open for curbside/takeout or delivery (depending on order size). Wednesday – Sunday 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Call 707-664-5442 for curbside service.
10007 Main Street, Facebook.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse: Takeout and delivery menus here. All tips go to staff. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Facebook

Petaluma

Applebee’s Restaurant: Takeout & delivery with DoorDash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats or Postmates. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. 5301 Old Redwood Highway, 707-792-0500, applebees.com

Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant: Patio Open. Abbreviated pickup or delivery menu. Cocktails, beer and wine. 229 Water St North, 707-981-8330, brewstersbeergarden.com.

Bright Bear Bakery: Curbside and delivery orders through GrubHub. Also accepts orders for pick-up via text or call (707-787-7411), or via “contact us” button on website. 2620 Lakeville Hwy Ste 350, 707-787-7411, brightbearbakery.com.

Butcher Crown Roadhouse: Curbside pickup available Wed-Sun, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thurs-Sun 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Order and pay online. Takeout available during regular hours. Delivery via Petaluma Food Taxi at $5 flat fee, no hidden charges. 1905 Bodega Ave, 707-559-3735.

Cattlemens Steakhouse: Custom-cut raw steaks for home grilling and Take-Out meals available 4pm – 8pm. 5012 Petaluma Blvd. N. , 707-763-4114, cattlemens.com/restaurants/petaluma.

Charley’s Wine Country Deli: Curbside pickup. 601 S. Petaluma Blvd, 707-763-1714, charleyswinecountrydeli.com.

DaVinci’s Coffee Company: Operating an espresso cart at the Kaiser Permanente campus on 3900 Lakeville Hwy. Also roast their own coffee (100% organic), which is sold by the pound online — free delivery to Petaluma, Penngrove, Cotati, Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa. Order from davinciscoffeecompany.com.

Flowering Tea House: Call restaurant for pickup, takeout or delivery; or Doordash or beyondmenu.com for delivery. 1367 N. McDowell Blvd., Unit 110, Petaluma, 707-775-3088, instagram.com/floweringteahousepetaluma.

Fuji Sushi: Curbside pickup and takeout 4 to 8 p.m. Menu here. 253. N. McDowell Blvd., 707-778-8600, fujipetaluma.com.

Lombardi’s: Call 707-773-1271 for curbside pickup and takeout. Staff follows recommended guidelines for your safety. Menu here. 3413 N. Petaluma Blvd, 707-773-1271, lombardisbbq.com.

Lunchette: Takeout and curbside pickup. Order online. 25 Fourth St, 707-241-7443, lunchetteonline.com.

Mary’s Pizza Shack: Curbside pickup and delivery, $15 minimum for delivery. 423 N. McDowell Blvd, 707-765-1959; 359 East Washington St., 707-778-7200,maryspizzashack.com.

McNear’s Saloon: Curbside, takeout and delivery (via Petaluma Food Taxi). Call 707-765-2121 to place order. Only credit card payments and gift cards. Menu here. Open Wed – Sun, 11:30am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm. 23 N. Petaluma Blvd, 707-765-2121.

Pearl: Takeout and curbside pickup Wednesday – Monday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call in your order and let the restaurant know when you would like to pick it up. Daily menu available on website. 500 1st St, 707-559-5187.

Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap: Call and order, pay over the phone, call when you get there for curbside pickup. Open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (earlier if no customers). Closed Sunday and Monday. 701 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy C8, 707-765-9800, pongospetaluma.com

Rafy’s Pizzeria: Curbside pickup and delivery, Wed – Sun, 4-9 p.m. 615 E. Washington St, 707-559-5735, rafyspizza.com.

Ray’s Deli and Tavern: Curbside pickup Tues-Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Tues. 900 Western Ave, 707-762-9492, Facebook

Stockhome: Regular menu available for online ordering and pickup, as well as delivery through Petaluma Food Taxi. Daily specials and family meals available for takeout/curbside only. To order, call 707-981-8511. 220 Western Ave, 707-981-8511, stockhomerestaurant.com.

Street Social: Limited takeout menu for dinner pickup 4-8 p.m. Bahn Mi Thursdays, Comfort Food Fridays, Golden Fried Chicken Saturdays. Takeout menus here. Order online or call 707-774-6185 to order. 29 N. Petaluma Blvd Suite F.

Wild Goat Bistro: Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Lunch: 11:30am – 2pm, Dinner: 5pm-8pm. Call orders in at 707-658-1156. Will be partnering with Petaluma Food Taxi for delivery. Menu can be viewed here.

Wine or Lose Board Game Cafe: Curbside pickup of “Pay What You Can Menu” 5-8pm, plus new board games for sale. Pay what you can menu here. Call 707-773-4743 to order. 131 Kentucky St, 707-773-4743.

Wishbone: Curbside pickup available from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Brunch curbside Sunday 10am-1pm. Daily menu here. Text 707-306-0997 to order. 841 N. Petaluma Blvd, 707-763-2663.

Rio Nido

The Rio Nido Roadhouse: Open 7 days a week for pick-up and delivery (to Forestville and Guerneville). Lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. Cocktails to go. 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com.

Rohnert Park

Amy’s Drive Thru: Drive thru open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offering curbside service of full menu of plant-based, vegetarian, non-GMO burgers, burritos and casual fare. Place order by calling 707-755-3629. Meals will be prepared within ten minutes and available for pick up in a specially designated curbside parking spot. Menu here. Delivery available via Doordash and Grub Hub. First responders eat for free. 58 Golf Course Dr W, 707-755-3629, amysdrivethru.com.

Applebee’s Restaurant: Takeout & delivery with DoorDash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats or Postmates 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. 501 Rohnert Park Expressway, 707-206-0660, applebees.com

Big Daddy’s Diner: Open for takeout. 913 Golf Course Dr, 707-585-2944.

Bear Republic Brewing Co: Limited menu for takeout out and curbside pickup available noon – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday. Menu here. Call: 707-585-2722 and press 0 to place an order 5000 Roberts Lake Rd, 707-585-2722, bearrepublic.com.

El Fogon Taqueria: Pickup orders and delivery via DoorDash. 6650 Commerce Blvd # 5, 707-585-1623, elfogontaqueria.com.

Fleur Sauvage Chocolates: Offering free delivery to anywhere in Sonoma County. Payments by Venmo and Credit Card. Call 707-235-8679 or email fleursauvagechocolates@gmail.com to place an order (email or social media contact preferred). fleursauvagechocolates.com

Honey Badger Coffee House: Open for pickup. Hours may vary, check Facebook. 101 Golf Course Dr A-3, 707-585-6185.

La Hoya: Takeout and curbside pickup. 5979 Commerce Blvd, 707-206-9640.

Mary’s Pizza Shack: curbside pickup and delivery, $15 minimum delivery. 101 Golf Course Dr, 707-585-3500, maryspizzashack.com/locations/rohnert-park.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza: Dine-in, carryout and delivery. 6314 Commerce Blvd, 707, 303-7474, mountainmikespizza.com/locations/rohnert-park-commerce.

Quick Sushi: Sushi, sashimi and bowls available to go. Order and pay online. 449 Rohnert Park Express Way (next to Starbucks in the Target parking lot), 707-806-2666. Open Tuesday- Saturday 11-8 and Sunday 11-7.

Sally Tomatoes: Open for takeout and delivery, Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Order by 2:30 p.m. for delivery between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Weekly menu on Facebook. 1100 Valley House Dr, 707-665-9472.

Sam’s Mediterranean Cafe and Deli: Curbside pickup Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place order on samsmeddeli.com. Delivery available via FoodJets, DoorDash and UberEats. 2000, 613 Martin Ave #111, 707-584-0220.

Sift Dessert Bar: Online ordering, next-day delivery and pickup. Quarantine whoopie cookie pack, cupcakes and more. 404 Mendocino Ave., Ste. A, 707-703-4228, siftdessertbar.com.

Shangri-La Café & Grill: Takeout available 11:30am -3:00pm – reopen at 5:00pm – 9:00pm (closed Sunday). 1706 E Cotati Ave, 707-793-0300, shangrila-cafe.com.

Smokin’ Bowls: Open for takeout and delivery via Doordash and Foodjets. Menu available here. 295 Southwest Blvd. Rohnert Park, 707-665-5265, smokinbowls.com.

Sonoma Sourdough Sandwiches: Takeout and curbside. Delivery now available 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5440 State Farm Dr, 707-585-9711, sonomasourdoughsandwiches.com

Taqueria Sol Azteca: Curbside pickup and to-go orders. Delivery offered through FoodJets. 1435 E Cotati Ave # C, 707-792-1859, taqueriasolazteca.com.

Vinoma Tapas Argentinas: Curbside pickup. 5085 Redwood Dr, 707-536-9215, vinoma.net.

Santa Rosa

Acre Coffee: Online ordering for pickup Monday-Sunday 8am to noon. 2365 Midway Drive, acrecoffee.com.

Americana: Weekly family meals available for curbside pickup and takeout on Friday. 205 Fifth St, 707-867-2220.

Applebee’s Restaurant: Takeout and delivery with DoorDash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats or Postmates 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. 2250 Santa Rosa Avenue, (707) 576-0552, applebees.com

Ausiello’s 5th Street Bar and Grill: Takeout and delivery of food and cocktails (like their famous Bloody Mary). Phone orders only. 609 5th St, 707-579-9408, ausiellos5thstreetgrill.com.

Betty’s Fish N’ Chips: Open for take out Tues. – Sat. 12:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. 4046 Sonoma Hwy #4128, 707-539-0899, bettysfishandchips.com

Bianchini’s Sandwich & Salad Market: Take out, curbside service, and delivery. 2240 Mendocino Ave, Ste C1, 707-542-3354, bianchinisdeli.com/santa-rosa.

Bird & The Bottle: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. 1055 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-568-4000, birdandthebottle.com.

Boudin Bakery: Open for curbside pickup 11am – 6pm daily though phone and online orders, and delivery through DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates, and Grubhub. 2345 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-303-4100, boudinbakery.com/location/boudin-sf-montomery-village.

Brew Coffee & Beer: Open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. See menu and order online here. 555 Healdsburg Ave, 707-303-7372, brewcoffeeandbeer.com.

Cascabel: 4pm-8pm takeout or delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. 909 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707-521-9444, cascabelbayarea.com/santa-rosa.

Cattlemens Steakhouse: Custom cut raw steaks for home grilling and takeout meals and to-go cocktails available 4pm – 8pm. 2400 Midway Drive, 707-546-1446, cattlemens.com/restaurants/santa-rosa.

Crepevine: 10am-3pm takeout, curbside pickup and delivery through Grubhub and Uber Eats. 740 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-577-8822, crepevine.com/locations/santa-rosa.

Cozy Plum Bistro: Curbside pickup and delivery. See menu and order pickup here. Order delivery here. 1899 Mendocino Ave., 707-526-3333, cozyplum.com.

City Garden Doughnuts: Order via online store for curbside pickup — opens at 7:30 a.m.; pickup starts at 8:30 a.m. Order early — doughnuts run out fast. 1200 Fourth St, 707-595-1932, citygardendoughnuts.com.

COOKIE…take a bite!: Offering free delivery and $5 shipping on gourmet cookie orders. Pre-order online or call to schedule pickup. 430 Larkfield Center, 707-291-1785, cookietakeabite.com.

Criminal Bakery and Noshery: Coffee and pastry to go Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pickup and free delivery (on orders of $60 or more to addresses in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol); delivery fees apply for orders less than $60, as well as to other areas of Sonoma County. All orders must be placed 4 days in advance. See menu and place order here. 808 Donahue St, 707-888-3546, criminalbaking.com.

Cumin: Takeout and delivery 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. See menu and order here. 170 Farmers Ln Suite 8, 707-771-8336, cuminsantarosa.com.

Dierk’s Parkside Cafe: Takeout available. Call 707-573-5955 to order. 404 Santa Rosa Ave, 707-573-5955, dierksparkside.com.

Emily’s Kitchen: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. takeout. 709 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 707-523-2234, emilyskitchensantarosa.com.

European Food Store & Deli: Takeout deli and European groceries . Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm (closed Monday).   2790 Santa Rosa Ave, europeanfoodsonoma.com/index.html.

Flower + Bone: Open every Friday night for curbside pickup/takeout. Chef Dalia is making food to eat now and food to warm up for later. New menu every week; $24 per person. 640 5th street, 707-708-8529, call to place your order.

Fogbelt Brewing: This restaurant and taproom is offering curbside pickup of food and beer. Order by calling ahead and they will bring your order to your car. More information here. 1305 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, 707-978-3400, fogbeltbrewing.com.

Fountain Grove Deli: Pickup/takeout and delivery available via DoorDash and GrubHub, in addition to daily deliveries to the Round Barn area, Kaiser Medical Center, Sutter Hospital — more locations can be added as needed. 3554 Round Barn Blvd # 202, 707-573-4797, fountaingrovedeli.com.

Gerard’s Paella: Daily paella dishes. Online ordering, curbside pickup or delivery. 701 Fourth St., gerardspaella.com.

Grossman’s Noshery & Bar: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. 308 ½ Wilson Street at Hotel La Rose in Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, 707-595-7707, grossmanssr.com.

Homerun Pizza & Sports:  Pick up, delivery and curbside . Hours: 11:30am – 8:00pm, 7 days a week. 484 Larkfield Center, 707-527-6600, homerunpizzalarkfield.com.

Juice on the Square: Curbside pickup 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone orders only. 1305 Cleveland Ave, Suite B, 707-800-7953, juiceryco.com.

Juncture Taproom and Lounge: Takeout and curbside service 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call to order; orders accepted from 2 p.m. Only card payments. Regular food menu and daily specials, growlers. 4357 Montgomery Dr, 707-293-9702, Facebook.

La Gare French Restaurant: Curbside pickup nightly 5-8 p.m. Take a bottle of house wine home for $20. Every order receives complimentary chocolate mousse. See menu here. Phone orders only, accepted starting at 2 pm for 5-8 pm curbside pickup. 208 Wilson St, 707- 528-4355, lagarerestaurant.com.

Los Tres Chiles:  Curbside and delivery (through 3rd parties). 2765 Yulupa Ave, 707-304-5724 ,  lostreschiles.com.

Mac’s Deli & Cafe: Open for takeout 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Many of the usual menu items available. Menu online. Phone orders only. 4th Street, 707-545-378-5630, macsdeliandcafe.com.

Mary’s Pizza Shack: Curbside pickup and delivery, $15 minimum for delivery. 535 Summerfield Rd., 707-538-1888; 615 Fourth St., 707-571-1959; 3084 Marlow Rd., 707-573-1100, maryspizzashack.com.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Takeout and delivery available. 2188 Santa Rosa Ave, 707-545-9866, menchies.com.

Mi Ha Vietnamese Restaurant: Open for takeout, Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.385 Aviation Blvd #B, 707-527-8882, Facebook.

Miracle Plum: Produce, dairy, perishables, and wine available for curbside pickup and delivery, no minimum. Call 707-708-7986 to order. 208 Davis St, miracleplum.com.

Monti’s: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. Montgomery Village Shopping Center 714 Village Ct, Santa Rosa, 707-568-4404, starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/montis.

Naked Pig: Open Friday – Sunday 11am-2pm, serving full menu that can be ordered online or via phone. Curbside pickup/takeout available. 544 Mendocino Ave., 707-978-3231, thenakedpigcafe.com/online-store

Norm’s Kitchen: Open for takeout daily 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. See menu here. 478 Larkfield Rd. Santa Rosa, 707-579-4007, Facebook.

Omelette Express, Open for takeout and delivery. Call 707-525-1690 to order pickup or order delivery via DoorDash. 112 4th St, 707-525-1690, omeletteexpress.com.

Osake Japanese: Online ordering for pickup or call 707-542-8282. 2446 Patio Ct, Santa Rosa, osake-sushi.com.

Ozzie’s Grill: Open everyday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m, for take-out. Order online. Delivery via FoodJets. 799 Montecito Center, 707-538-0775, ozziesgrill.com.

Raku Ramen & Rolls: Open 11:30am-8pm for takeout, curbside pickup or delivery through Doordash and UberEats. 2424 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-623-9668, rakuramenandrolls.com.

Ricky’s Eastbound: Online ordering for curbside pickup or delivery Tuesday-Friday 5 to 7 pm. Family-style meals. 5755 Mountain Hawk Dr., 707-843-5143. rickyseastbound.com.

Riviera Restaurant: Take out, lunch and dinner Monday – Friday, dinner on weekends if possible. To-go menu here. 75 Montgomery Drive, 707-579-2682, rivieraristorante.net.

Rosso: Takeout, pickup and delivery noon- 7 p.m., Monday – Saturday. Delivery via FoodJets. 53 Montgomery Dr, 707-544-3221, rossopizzeria.com.

Round Table Pizza: Open 11am-9pm for takeout, curbside or delivery. 2424 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-528-1200, ordering.roundtablepizza.com/site/rtmontgomeryvillage.

Russian River Brewing Company, Santa Rosa: Open for takeout of food and beer from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Order Pliny bites and pizza with your favorite IPA (call to order). 725 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-545-2337, russianriverbrewing.com.

Sandy’s Take & Bake Pizza: Open Mon – Sat from 11 am – 5 pm. Order online. 2015 Elizabeth Way, 707-528-1919, sandystakeandbakepizza.com.

SEA Thai Bistro & Bar: Open 11:30am-8pm for takeout and curbside pickup. 2350 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-528-8333, seathaibistrobar.com.

Spring Lake Chinese Restaurant : Open for takeout 11:30am – 9:00pm (closed Sunday) . 4219 Montgomery Dr, 707-539-1462.

Sonoma Bagel & Deli: Open 6am-3pm for takeout. 515 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-526-1631.

The Spinster Sisters: Open Wednesday – Saturday for curbside pickup of family meals. See menus and preorder here. Wine can be added to orders. 401 S A St, 707-528-7100, thespinstersisters.com.

Stark’s Steak & Seafood: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. 521 Adams St, Santa Rosa, 707-546-5100, starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/starks-steak-seafood.

Steele and Hops: Open noon-8pm for to-go food, family meals and cocktails. Delivery via DoorDash and GrubHub. See menu here. 1901 Mendocino Ave, 707-523-2201, steeleandhops.com.

Superburger: Takeout and delivery via Doordash. 1501 Fourth St, 707-546-4016, originalsuperburger.com.

Taqueria Las Palmas: Takeout and delivery. 415 Santa Rosa Ave, 707-546-3091.

Togo’s Eatery:  Open 11:00am – 7:00pm. Takeout and online orders – delivery via Grubhub.  1537 Farmers Ln, 707-528-8143 . togos.com/locations/santa-rosa/1537-farmers-ln

Tomatina: Open noon-8 p.m. for takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery through Doordash. 2323 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, 707-583-0035, tomatina.com/locations/northbay/santa-rosa.

Trattoria Cattaneo: Open for delivery or take-out, 3-8pm, 7 days a week. Call 707-542-9050 to place your order. 2700 Yulupa Ave, 707-542-9050, Facebook.

Tudor Rose Tea Room: Open for pickup of full high tea menu plus mimosas Monday through Sunday, 11am-2pm. 733 4th Street, 707-535-2045, tudorrosetearoom.com.

Ulia’s Delicatessen: Take-home dinners available for pickup 11-3 p.m. Call 707-525-8542 to order. Menus on Facebook. 130 Stony Point Rd, Facebook.

Union Hotel Restaurant: Online ordering, curbside pickup, delivery. Pizza, pasta, wine, beer, cocktails. Open daily at noon. 280 Mission Blvd., 707-538-6000, unionhotel.com.

Urban Pizza Company: Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery Mon, Weds, Thurs, and Sun: 11:30a.m. – 9:00p.m. and Fri – Sat: 11:30a.m. – 10:00p.m. Closed Tuesday. 500 Mission Blvd. Unit B, 707-978-4668 urbanpizzasantarosa.com

Victory House at Epicenter: Open for takeout and delivery on applicable apps. A la carte menu items available 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily, as well as discounted and family-style options. 3215 Coffey Ln, 707-757-9041.

Vitality Bowls: Open for takeout, delivery and curbside pickup. Order online. 1880 Mendocino Ave. Suite G, 707- 540-0655.

Walter Hansel Bistro: Patio open. Takeout menu available. Call 707-546-6462 to place order. Wed-Sun 4:30pm – 7:15 p.m. 3535 Guerneville Rd, 707-546-6462. walterhanselbistro.com

Willi’s Wine Bar: Order online for takeout. Continuing to increase operating hours, check website for most up-to-date hours of operation. 1415 Town and Country Dr, Santa Rosa, 707-526-3096, starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/willis-wine-bar.

Wine Country Cafe & Deli: Drive-through open 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Serving espresso and sandwiches. 5855 Sonoma Hwy, 707-230-2462.

Zoftig Eatery: Open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery via Grubhub and Foodjets. Temporary hours: Monday-Friday 10:30am-6pm. Call 707-521-9554 to place your order or order online. 57 Montgomery Dr, 707-521-9554, zoftigeatery.com.

Sebastopol

Barrio Fresca Cocina Mexicana: Takeout and curbside pickup. 6760 McKinley St #140, 707-329-6538, trustmetaco.com/menu.

Criminal Bakery and Noshery: Coffee and pastry to go 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pickup and free delivery (on orders of $60 or more to addresses in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol); delivery fees apply for orders less than $60, as well as to other areas of Sonoma County. All orders must be placed 4 days in advance. See menu and place order here. 992 Gravenstein Hwy South (next to Fircrest Market), criminalbaking.com.

East West Cafe: Open for takeout. 128 N Main St, 707-829-2822, eastwestcafesebastopol.com.

El Coronel Mexican Restaurant: Open for takeout, pickup and free delivery ($25 minimum) 11:00am – 9:00pm. Menu here. Call 707-829-7010 or text 707-483-5087 to order. 1015 Gravenstein Hwy S, 707-829-7010, elcoronelrestaurant.com.

Eye Candy Chocolatier: Order online and contactless pickup outside the shop door or delivery via DoorDash. 6761 Sebastopol Ave, 707-888-0568, eyecandychocolatier.com.

Farmer’s Wife: Open for takeout and curbside pickup noon-6 p.m. Delivery through Doordash. Call 707-827-3306 to confirm and place your order. Restaurant industry people eat gratis. 6760 McKinley St Unit 120 (The Barlow), 707-827-3306, thefarmerswifesonoma.com.

Fern Bar: Pickup of family meals Friday-Sunday, 4-8 p.m. Cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks available, too. See menu and order here. 6780 Depot St #120, Sebastopol, fernbar.square.site.

Food Mechanic: Offering curbside pickup Monday — Saturday, 11am-3pm. See menu and order online here. 980 S. Gravenstein Hwy, 707-827-6044, foodmechanic.com.

Fork Roadhouse & Catering: Open for pickup of family meals (order Thursdays for pickup Fridays 4-5 p.m.) and a la carte orders (Fridays/Saturdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.). See menus here. Call 707-634-7575 to order. 9890 Bodega Highway, Sebastopol, forkcatering.com.

Ginger Thai: Open for takeout Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 3:00pm (Lunch) 5:00pm – 9:00pm (Dinner) Sat & Sun 5:00 – 9:00pm. 234 S Main St, 707-824-2259, ginger-thai.com.

Handline: Open for pickup Thursday – Sunday. See menu and order here. 935 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol, handlinerestaurant.square.site.

Hippizzazz Pizza: Pickup 4 to 10 p.m. Mon-Thu, 12-10 p.m., Fri-Sun. Full menu available, 707-634-6530, hippizzazz.com.

La Bodega Kitchen: Take and bake hearty fare available for curbside pickup in parking lot, by appointment. Call 707-827-18322 to order. Today’s menu. 295 Gravenstein Hwy South, 707-827-1832.

Martha’s Old Mexican Restaurant: Open for take-out. Closed Tuesdays. See menu and place order here. 305 N. Main St., 707-823-4458.

Mary’s Pizza Shack: 790 N. Gravenstein Hwy, 707-829-5800, curbside pickup and delivery, $15 minimum for delivery, maryspizzashack.com/locations/sebastopol.

Mombo’s Pizza: Open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery. 560 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, 707-823-7492, slicelife.com/restaurants/ca/sebastopol/95472/mombos-pizza/menu

Muir’s Tea Room: Porch pick-up. Pre-order here. 330 S Main St, 707-634-6143, muirstearoom.com.

The Nectary: Pick-up/takeout available daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 6760 McKinley Ave #130, 707-829-2697, thenectary.net.

Papas and Pollo: Curbside pickup. Hours: 12:00pm – 8:00pm daily. 915 Gravenstein Ave, 707-829-9037. papasandpollo.com.

Pascaline Patisserie and Cafe: Fantastic little French patisserie keeping the sweets and cakes flowing. Orders need 24-hour lead, but you can pre-order a chocolate cake royal, with chocolate chiffon, praline crunch and dark chocolate mousse, breakfast cake, butter croissants, cookies and more. 4552 Gravenstein Hwy N. Sebastopol pascaline-preorder.com.

Portico Italian Social Food: Handmade pastas and Italian foods. Open for takeout. See menu here. 110 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472, 707-888-9136, porticosocialfood.com/menu.

Ramen Gaijin: Dine-in reopens on June 12 (reservations here) . Takeout from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Phone orders: 707-827-3609 or online ordering at ramengaijin.com. 6948 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol.

Sequoia Burger: Open for pickup everyday, 11am – 7pm. See full menu here. 1382 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, 707-829-7543.

Smokehouse Bistro: Takeout. Hours: 12:00pm – 7:00pm (closed Monday). 6811 Laguna Park Way, 707-829-3277, smokehousebistro.net.

Sushi Koshō: Takeout available 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily (except Tuesday). Call to place your order for pickup. 6750 McKinley Ave, 707-827-6373, koshosushi.com.

Viva Mexicana: Pickup and delivery in Sebastopol, from noon to 6:30 p.m. Order online. 841 S. Gravenstein Hwy, 707-823-5555, vivamexicana.com.

Woodfour Brewing: Kitchen open for takeout, plus direct to home beer delivery service. 6780 Depot St, 707- 823-3144, woodfourbrewing.com.

Sonoma

Baker & Cook: Open for takeout and curbside pickup 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed through Sunday, 18812 Hwy 12, Sonoma, 938-7329, bakerandcooksonoma.com

Basque Boulangerie Café: Take out and delivery, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Order online here. 460 1st St E, 707-935-7687, basqueboulangerie.com.

Black Bear Diner: Offering specially priced family meals — including breakfast combos — in addition to a limited menu with Black Bear Diner favorites such as Ribeye Steak and Bob’s Big Bear Burger. Find the menu and place your order online. 201 W. Napa St. #34, blackbeardiner.com. Open 7am-8pm daily.

Cafe La Haye: Abbreviated takeout menu. See menu here. Email info@cafelahaye.com or call 935-5994. 140 E Napa St, 707-935-5994, cafelahaye.com.

Cochon Volant: Takeout and delivery barbecue in the Springs. See menu and order here. 18350 Sonoma Hwy, 707-509-5480, cochonvolantbbq.com.

Delhi Belly: Take out, regular hours. Order online here. 522 Broadway, 707-343-1003, delhibellybistro.com.

Delicious Dish: Takeout dinners for two, curbside pickup. Order online or call 707-721-4231 to place your order. 8709 Arnold Dr, 707-721-4231, deliciousdishsf.com.

Della Santina’s: Curbside pickup and delivery noon-8:00 pm. Order online. 133 E Napa St, 707-935-0576, dellasantinas.com.

Depot Hotel Restaurant: Open for takeout, “backdoor” pickup and delivery through Doordash. See takeout menu here. Call 707-938-2980 to order. 241 1st St W, Sonoma, depotsonoma.com.

El Huerto of Sonoma: Take out and delivery through 3rd party. Regular hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7 days a week. 19213 Sonoma Hwy, 707-934-8791, Facebook.

The Fig Cafe: Open Fridays 4-7 p.m. for pickup. 13690 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-938-2130, the-fig-cafe-to-go.square.site.

Gourmet Taco Shop: Take out only. Monday-Saturday 11:00am to 7:30pm Sunday 8:00am to 2:00pm. 19235 Hwy 12, (707) 935-1945, Facebook.

HopMonk Tavern: Open for curbside pickup and delivery (via Doordash and UberEats). See menus here. 32oz Mason Jars are available with fresh Hopmonk house beers, specialty drafts, and cocktails. Orders can be placed by calling 707-935-9100 Monday-Sunday from noon-7 p.m. Pick up in parking lot – cash or credit. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, hopmonk.com/order-sonoma.

Homegrown Bagels: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Offering bags of Fresh Baked Bagels and tubs of whipped cream cheese. 201 W Napa St #21, Sonoma.

Jacobs Restaurant: Pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches on website. 1266 Broadway, 707-996-4024.

La Casa Restaurant: Takeout Mexican. 121 E Spain St, 707-996-3406, lacasarestaurants.com

Layla at MacArthur Place: Alfresco and indoor dining from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. New casual all-day menu. Reservations recommended. 29 E. MacArthur St., Sonoma, 707-938-2929.

Las Diablitas Taco Shop: Takeout tacos, family packs, menu here. 18976 Sonoma Hwy, 707-580-5492, Facebook.

Mary’s Pizza Shack: Curbside pickup and delivery, $15 minimum for delivery. 8 West Spain St., 707-938-8300, maryspizzashack.com.

Murphy’s Irish Pub: Limited takeout menu, family-style meals. Beer, wine and cocktails available to go. 464 1st St E, 707-935-0660. Curbside and delivery, sonomapub.com.

OSO Sonoma: Takeout, limited menu and special of the day. E. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-931-6926, ososonoma.com.

Picazo Cafe & Deli: Delivery, curbside and food truck. 9100 Arnold Dr, 707-931-4377, picazocafe.com.

Salumeria Ovello: Roasted chicken, charcuterie boards, porchetta and more. Takeout and curbside pickup. 248 West Napa St., Sonoma, 707-721-1478, ovello.square.site

Taub Family Outpost: Offering takeout from a window on W. Napa St. from 8am-8pm, Monday-Saturday. Order in person, over the phone or, to avoid all payment transactions at the window, online at taubfamilyoutpost.com. Coffee/espresso and pastries; breakfast 8am-11am; all-day menu and daily specials from 11am-8pm; wine selections (buy 5 get the 6th bottle free); and cocktails bottled up and ready to go. 497 1st Street West, Sonoma, 707-721-1107, taubfamilyoutpost.com.

Valley Ford

Dinucci’s Italian Dinners: Offering curbside pickup and delivery (Bloomfield, Dillion Beach, Valley Ford, Bodega, and Bodega Bay) Thursday-Monday 4-7:30 p.m. Weekly specials such as Sonoma Mountain Burger, pizzas, seafood, and more. Weekly craft cocktails, local beer and wine to go. 14485 valley Ford Estero Rd, 707-876-3260, dinuccisrestaurant.com.

Estero Cafe: Pre-order family-style meals on Friday. 14450 CA-1, 707-876-3333, Facebook.

Windsor

Applebee’s Restaurant: Takeout and delivery with DoorDash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats or Postmates. 8931 Brooks Road S., 707- 836-0642, applebees.com

Charlie’s Restaurant: To-go and curbside pick up daily. 1320 19th Hole Dr, (707) 838-8802, windsorgolf.com

Corks & Taps: Offering curbside pickup, as well as delivery via Grubhub, Doordash and Uber Eats, 1001-1007 McClelland Dr., (707) 837-5654, corksandtapssc.com

El Gallo Negro: Takeout, drive-thru or delivery 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Menu here. 8465 Old Redwood Hwy, 707-838-9511.

Flavor Burger: New burgers spot. 6560 Hembree Lane, 707-836-4096, Facebook.

KC’s American Kitchen: Patio Open and takeout daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9501 Duvander Ln. on the Windsor Town Green, kcsamericankitchen.com

Kin: Family-style meals and regular menu. Wine available. Pickup only. 740 McClelland Dr, 707-837-7546, kinwindsor.com

Omelette Express: Call for takeout. Delivery available via DoorDash, weekends only. 150 Windsor River Rd #9204, 707-838-6920, omeletteexpress.com.

Pizza Leah: Hand-crafted pizza. Curbside pick-up and take out, plus growler fills and $20 bottles of wine. 9240 Old Redwood Hwy. Windsor, 707-620- 0551, Instagram.

Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar: Limited menu, family-style meals, cocktails to go. Curbside pickup. 9098 Brooks Rd S, 707-687-5185, sweettssouthern.com.

Superburger: 9238 Old Redwood Hwy #126, 707-620-0745, pickup and delivery via DoorDash.

Farmer’s Markets

Open countywide. Considered an essential food source. See list of markets here.

Healdsburg Farmers Market, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. — noon. West Plaza parking lot.

Petaluma, Tues 10am-1:30pm

Santa Rosa, Wed 9am-1pm

Sebastopol, Sun 10am-1:30pm

Michael Franti Launches ‘Stay at Home World Tour’ to Entertain People in Their Living Rooms

March 2020

By Dana Rebmann

Michael Franti and Spearhead performs on the JaM Cellars Stage during the second day of BottleRock Napa Valley, in Napa, California, on Saturday, May 26, 2018. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

As many are staying home to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, staying upbeat remains a daily challenge.

Thankfully, several people are now taking to social media to share their talents and lift spirits. For example, Big Bottom Market co-owner and cookbook author Michael Volpatt is offering virtual cooking classes every day at 3 p.m., and East Bay musician Michael Franti and his family are giving people near and far a reason to sing and dance.

Since the Franti family can’t entertain fans in person during the coronavirus pandemic, they have launched a Stay at Home World Tour with daily Facebook video performances. Their first performance was this Saturday, March 14.

“If you’re feeling low, now’s your chance to get up, dance and shake it off a little with the people you love,” said Franti in a Facebook post.

The Franti’s Stay At Home Concert World Tour Day 2

SOUND ON ? DAY 2 FRANTI’S STAY AT HOME CONCERT WORLD TOUR!!!: so here’s the second installment of our Stay At Home Concert World Tour – bringing the music to you wherever you’re hunkered down!!! Sara is an emergency room nurse and wanted to give y’all a little briefing on the importance of Social Distancing. Then we follow it up with a new song called “I’m On Your Side” that I wrote with the mighty Sean McConnell with the intention of creating an anthem for bringing people of all walks of life together during these turbulent times. Sing along and share it with your friends and keep an eye out for more Baby Taj finger snapping, the moment he decides to deliver mama her yoga pants and then discovers something very interesting about my old guitar in the middle of the song!!! Never a dull moment at our place!!! Great filming by @kirin_power !!!

Posted by Michael Franti and Spearhead on Monday, March 16, 2020

During their Stay at Home World Tour, Franti, his wife Sara and young son Taj, will treat Facebook fans to a different song every day. The mini-show typically lasts about 5 minutes. On day one of the virtual music tour, they performed the much-loved hit “Say Hey (I Love You)” and, on day two, a new song called “I’m On Your Side.”

Just five hours after posting the third Facebook video installment of the tour, it had more than 54,000 views. From Australia to Puerto Rico to Napa, comments and thanks were pouring in from around the world.

The Franti family has a long history of doing good throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Their “Do It For The Love” nonprofit organization makes “music wishes” come true by bringing people with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges and wounded veterans to live concerts.

In November 2017, Michael Franti and Spearhead performed in a benefit concert organized by BottleRock Presents (the producer of the annual music festival in Napa) to support North Bay fire victims.

In addition to seeing the performances on Facebook, you can also watch on Instagram @michaelfranti.

California Urges All Restaurants to Close Dining Rooms, Takeout or Delivery Only

March 2020

By Heather Irwin

Just before 10 p.m. Monday night, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) outlined new regulations urging all California restaurants to close their dining rooms indefinitely to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Pick-up, delivery and drive-through service will not be affected.

Just one day earlier, Gov. Gavin Newsom asked all bars and nightclubs to close and restaurants space out tables over worries about community transmission in enclosed spaces. As the pandemic continues to affect life around the world, it did not come as a surprise that the CDPH extended more broad-reaching guidance yesterday.

“We know this isn’t easy,” said state Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, reacting to the news. “Thank you for your cooperation.”

The drastic public safety move will likely leave thousands of local food industry workers — from servers and cooks to bar staff and dishwashers — without work indefinitely as restaurateurs move to simpler menus and shed staff to comply with the most recent recommendations.

“We laid off everyone except our two salaried sous chefs. Hardest day of my “hospitality” life,” said Chef Matthew Williams of Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol.

Having weathered fires, floods, and evacuations, local restaurants are now facing a whole new set of economic challenges. Bracing for what seemed inevitable after restaurant closure orders in New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Washington and Illinois, most Sonoma County restaurants and food purveyors — from high-end luxury spots in Healdsburg to small bakeries and pizzerias — have already pivoted to providing curbside takeout or delivery.

Others, however, have decided to close entirely. Sondra Bernstein’s Girl and the Fig in Sonoma, and Trading Post in Cloverdale proactively decided to close their businesses on Monday.

Bernstein, whose Sonoma-based businesses include The Girl and The Fig, Fig Cafe and Wine Bar, Girl and the Fig Caters, Suite D, The Fig Rig and Fig Cakes and Sweets, said she is taking a cue from the many cancellations across the country.

“Our staff needs the work,” Bernstein said, “We know this will be a financial challenge for all of us, but we know it is the right decision on this day. We want to do what we can do to curb the spread of germs and the virus, and we believe that this is in the best interest of public health.”

Already operating on thin margins, restaurant owners can ill-afford even a few days without customers. The prospect of weeks or months of disrupted service could result in many restaurants throwing in the towel. Some, like Gaijin’s Williams said they are already looking into loans set up by the Small Business Administration to help them get through.

Restaurant workers may face an even bleaker future. The vast majority are paid low wages and do not qualify for paid vacations, family leave or significant sick time. It’s a problem that’s long plagued an industry where workers typically live paycheck to paycheck. The only real solution is to file for unemployment — assuming they are documented workers who qualify for assistance.

On Monday, Gov. Newsom issued an executive order authorizing local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slow foreclosures and protect against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by COVID-19 until late May.

It’s a temporary stopgap for an increasing number of Californians who’ve lost wages or been laid off due to COVID-19.

“People shouldn’t lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Newsom. “Over the next few weeks, everyone will have to make sacrifices – but a place to live shouldn’t be one of them. I strongly encourage cities and counties take up this authority to protect Californians.”

A federal bill that would provide free coronavirus testing, paid leave and sick time for struggling workers affected by COVID-19 job loss was approved by the House of Representatives but remains in the Senate. The bill would also provide aid for food and childcare.

This is a developing story, which will be updated.