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What's New In Wine Country

Spicy Fried Chicken with Mac N Cheese and pickles from Lou's Luncheonette in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat).

Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County

National Fried Chicken Day is July 6. Brined in buttermilk, dredged in flour and given a nice hot oil bath, there’s nothing quite like fried chicken.

Steak & Frites with sauce au Poivre, beef jus and garden salad from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

French Cuisine Meets California Flavors at New Sonoma County Bistro From Acclaimed Chef

7/15/2013: B1: PC: Sofia Pomares, 4, reaches for a French flag waved by her mother, Fabiola Pomares- Sotomayor, while celebrating Bastille Day at Chateau St. Jean on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Kenwood, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

Celebrate Bastille Day with French Treats and Local Festivities

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini addresses an audience at Terra Madre 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Terra Madre)

Slow Food’s International Festival Is Coming to the US for the First Time — and It’s in Northern California

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If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

Discover the best of Sonoma County's al fresco dining, from coastal patios to vineyard-side terraces.

Best Places to Eat, Drink and Stay on the Sonoma Coast, According to Locals

An outdoor patio overlooking the pond at the Bear Republic Brewing Co. brewpub in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

New Rohnert Park Restaurant to Open Soon in Former Bear Republic Location

Top Restaurants

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Lumache al Pesto with spring pea pesto, morel mushrooms and aged parmesan from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

25 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants in 2025

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

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The former 19Ten Bar & Provisions spot on Fourth Street will reopen this summer as Aroma de Cafe. Photo taken June 11, 2025. (Maci Martell / Sonoma Magazine)

Former Jack & Tony’s, 19Ten Bar Becomes Aroma de Cafe in Santa Rosa

The menu will remain the same at the new cafe location, with a mix of Latin and American brunch favorites.

A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich — or BEC — made on a fluffy plain bagel from a local New York City bagel shop in Brooklyn, New York. (Getty Images / iStockphoto)

What’s a BECSPK? It’s a New York Breakfast Classic and It’s Coming to Sonoma County

Salt & Straw Santa Rosa

New Ice Cream Shop Brings Wild New Flavors to Montgomery Village This Friday

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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Santa Rosa's Red, White, and BOOM fireworks show at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, on July 4, 2013. (Alvin Jornada / For The Press Democrat)

Where to Have a Fabulous Fourth of July in Sonoma County

For the first time in over five years, fireworks will sparkle over the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this Fourth of July.

While the rooftop bar will have a dark, moody vibe it will also be a great spot to catch sunset. (Appellation)

'It’s Really Coming to Life': Celebrity Chef's Healdsburg Hotel Nears Completion

The colorful flowers in the winery gardens of Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol make for a pretty backdrop for a selfie. (Lynmar Estate)

15 Sonoma Wineries With Gorgeous Gardens

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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

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

The Mountain Top Tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood. (Timm Eubanks/Kunde Family Winery)

6 Favorite Winery Patios in Sonoma County

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Mary Cecile Agneberg, the “MotherShucker,” brings a short knife and plenty of muscle when prying open mollusks at Trillium Winebar & Taproom Friday, February 28, 2025, on Main Street in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Tiny Wine Lounge in Guerneville Is Setting the Bar High

A tiny cafe and wine lounge in downtown Guerneville impresses with an extensive wine list, a raw bar and a gold medal-winning crab roll.

Wine tasting with mezze plate from Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)

This Rare White Wine Variety Can Take the Heat. Here’s Where to Try It

Customers dine at Little Saint in Healdsburg, a temple to the union of plant-based food, wine and live music. (Kim Carroll)

These Local Restaurants Encourage Guests to Stay Awhile After the Meal

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This new luxury five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in Kenwood is currently listed for $12,800,000—the highest price in the town’s history. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Take a Look Inside the Most Expensive Property in Kenwood

The newly constructed home and casita in Kenwood boasts floor-to-ceiling Sonoma Valley views, a saltwater pool and walk-in refrigerator.

Former Russian River Home of Kellogg Family Hits the Market

This modern three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3.36 acres in Santa Rosa is currently listed for $1,999,000. (Open Homes Photography)

Geometric House With Unique Modern Design Offers Dramatic Views in Santa Rosa

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Ashley Baker and David Ertmann are the new owners of BlendCraft in downtown Petaluma, where they serve date shakes which are famous in Palm Springs but rarely found outside of southern California. Photographed on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. (Crissy Pascual/Petaluma Argus-Courier)

13 Best Smoothie Spots in Sonoma County

Chef Domenica Catelli will use fresh items from her Geyserville restaurant garden when she cooks with a guest chef, Maneet Chauvan, at the opening reception of the Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Roving Restaurant Tour Returns to Sonoma County Fields This Weekend

Wine tasting at McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma. (McEvoy Ranch)

How a Newspaper Heiress Turned a Local Ranch Into a Dream Destination for Olive Oil and Wine

Wine tasting at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg. (Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery)

‘Join the Club,’ Says These Local Wineries Offering More Exciting, Exclusive Experiences

Nigiri Sushi and Sashimi Combo at Shige Sushi Japanese Kitchen in Cotati. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Sushi in Sonoma County

Fig salad with feta cheese and walnuts. (etorres / Shutterstock)

California Produces Nearly All of the Figs in the US. Here’s What to Do With Them

Burger from Lunch Box Sonoma County. The pop-up restaurant is among a handful of local restaurants that have signed on for a space at the new Livery on Main food hall in Sebastopol. Click through the gallery for more. (Courtesy of Lunch Box Sonoma County)

Burger Kings: 6 Favorite Local Spots for the Perfect Burger

A thoughtful connection to the outdoors and lots of space for cooking anchor the clean-lined, modernist main home. “In many ways, my house is a large kitchen with some bedrooms around it,” Stephen Singer explains. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Legendary Local Restaurateur and Artist Finds Balance at His Sebastopol Farm

Napa Getaway

Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)

Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery

The Pinot Noir specialist offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations.

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’

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

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