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What's New In Wine Country

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’

Following decades of mostly glowing reviews, The French Laundry and Thomas Keller’s Per Se restaurant have received some biting criticism over the past few years. But some disagree.

The space-age greenhouse, built by the couple with help from family, has become a local landmark in Guerneville. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Sustainability Goes Punk at This Rural West Sonoma County Farm

Wine Country Home of Late Williams-Sonoma CEO up for Sale

Doughnuts from Johnny Doughnuts, which will replace City Garden Doughnuts in Santa Rosa. Courtesy photo.

Where to Get the Best Doughnuts in Sonoma County

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A guest at Pick's Drive-In carries his meal and drinks back to his truck in downtown Cloverdale Tuesday June 14, 2022 (Chad Surmick / Press Democrat)

Cloverdale's Pick’s Drive-In Bought by Tech Entrepreneur Aiming to Revive Iconic Spot

San Francisco-based software developer and venture capitalist Chris Fanini wants to preserve the restaurant’s vintage charm while making some much-needed modern updates.

The Forbes Travel Guide has honored SingleThread Farms and Restaurant in Healdsburg with its top five-star luxury rating in 2025. (Garrett Rowland/Sonoma County Tourism)

Local Restaurant Makes Prestigious 2025 World's Best Restaurants List

Fried chicken fry-days at Marla SR in Santa Rosa. (Marla SR)

Santa Rosa Cafe Offers Crispy Fried Chicken Fix Every Friday

Top Restaurants

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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Spaghetti & Sunday Red Sauce with roasted onion, garlic, basil and San Marzano tomatoes from Acre Pasta, Friday, May 30, 2025 in Sebastopol’s Barlow District. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

With Excellent Dishes Under $15, This New Pasta Spot Could Be Sonoma County’s Best Deal

Local restaurateur launches new restaurant focused on simple, fresh homemade pasta dishes – nonna style.

A Strawberry Cheesecake Premium Roll at Pink Sugar Creamery in Santa Rosa Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

What Is Stir-Fried Ice Cream and Why Do Santa Rosa Teens Love It?

Lumache with porcini cream, Mycopia mushrooms and scallions at Acre Pasta at The Barlow in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

New Italian Spot Soft Opens in Sebastopol With Affordable, Family-Style Dishes

Greatest Hits

At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)

The Best Sonoma Wineries for First Time Visitors

Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)

Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

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

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Travel

Glamping accommodations at Safari West in Santa Rosa. (Sonoma County Tourism)

Local Spot Named No. 1 Place to Go Glamping in the US

From a Florida dude ranch to yurts in the Great Smoky Mountains, this Santa Rosa glamping spot ranked No. 1 in the United States.

Preston is the kind of place that invites you to bring family and friends. Play some bocce. Sit underneath a shady tree and chat with your neighbor. And, of course, enjoy some really good wine. (Airyka Rockefeller)

Gather the Crew for Italian-Style Fun at This Charming Local Winery

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

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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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A selection of dishes from Everest Restaurant Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Cotati. (Photo by John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

From the Himalayas to Wine Country, Sherpa Restaurateurs Take Local Dining to New Heights

Spanning back to the 1990s, this group of restaurateurs has been bringing the culture of Nepal to the people of Wine Country.

Table Culture Provisions’ co-owner/chef Stéphane Saint Louis inside the construction zone of his new casual dining, full-bar Bijou restaurant Friday, April 4, 2025, in downtown Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Popular Local Chef's Dining Journey Comes Full Circle With Upcoming Petaluma Restaurant

The Stony Point Strawberry stand in north Petaluma Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Strawberry Stands Carry a Surprising Story

Home

Pool in the courtyard. (Peter Lyons)

Peek Inside a $2.99 Million Occidental Home With Pool, Spa and Stunning Views

An Occidental home, on 20 acres near the Grove of Old Trees, has hit the real estate market. It enjoys distant views of the Pacific Ocean.

Dining are off the kitchen. (Brian McCloud)

Eichler-Inspired Midcentury Gem on 2.6 Lush Acres Hits the Market in Sebastopol

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

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Nicole HItchcock and Sue Bird holding basketball jerseys

Why 2 Local Wineries Are Teaming Up with the WNBA—and What It Means for Local Fans

Think Your Pet’s the Cutest? Prove It In Sonoma Magazine's Contest

The new Truett Hurst tasting room in Healdsburg. (Rob Scheid)

From Rural Estate to Urban Wine Destination, Acclaimed Local Winery Begins a Bold New Chapter

Burger at The Sea Ranch Lodge. (Stephanie Russo/The Sea Ranch Lodge)

The Best Burgers in Sonoma County

The Healdsburg Plaza. (Sonoma County Tourism)

This Sonoma County Town Was Named Among the Best in the West

Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)

How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth

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

Napa Getaway

The tasting ranch at Hudson Ranch and Vineyards in Napa. (Hudson Ranch)

This 2,000-Acre Vineyard Estate Looks Like Arizona but Tastes Like Wine Country

Upon visiting the Napa winery, you may find yourself wondering, Bugs Bunny style, if you somehow took a wrong turn at Albuquerque.

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

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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