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What's New In Wine Country

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

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

Our dining editor was tasked with finding the best, must-try dishes in Sonoma County — and these eats do not disappoint.

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

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

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Dining

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

Here are some go-to local spots for excellent tacos, enchiladas, molcajete and more.

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

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

Top Restaurants

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

From left, fried Rhode Island calamari, tuna carpaccio with nectarine and arugula, and the whole-roasted orata fish at Scala Osteria in Napa, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Most Sought-After Restaurant Seats in Wine Country, According to OpenTable

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

Clockwise from top left, Cajun Spiced Catch of the Day, Shrimp and Grits, Bacon + Cheddar Hushpuppies, Collards + Mac and Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken Dinner, Smoked Trout + Baby Lettuces from Easy Rider in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

19 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Beet and Butter Bean Hummus garnished with pickled carrot, toasted pistachios and mint, served with grilled ciabatta from chef Barney McGrath's Meatless Monday meals at Muir's Tea Room. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

24 Sonoma Restaurants for Delicious Plant-Based Meals

Kona Kampachi Ceviche with avocado, kohlrabi, citrus kosho from The Matheson in Healdsburg on Friday, November 5, 2021. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Best Restaurants in Healdsburg

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The Nico Pie with olive oil, mozzarella, roasted garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, cracked black pepper and shaved Parmesan from PizzaLeah Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Windsor. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A World-Famous Pizzaiola Is Throwing Pies in Windsor

PizzaLeah is a neighborhood pizzeria with plenty of secret sauce.

Chef/ownerJacob Harth will bring a world of culinary experience to Bistro Lagniappe Friday, April 25, 2025, opening this spring in the former home of Molti Amici in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

High Profile Chef Takes Over Molti Amici Location in Healdsburg

Croissants at Cafe Des Croissants on Lomitas Ave. in Santa Rosa. File photo: Crista Jeremiason

Local Bakery Chain Will Open New Location in Former Pharmacy Cafe

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

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

Tucked between ocean cliffs and towering redwoods, these scenic California sites were praised for their unbeatable views and wild seclusion.

Chili braised pork shoulder sliders on brioche with Napa cabbage slaw by chef Crista Luedtke of boon eat + drink at The Press Democrat’s North Coast Wine & Food Festival at SOMO Village in Rohnert Park, Saturday, June 10, 2017. (Will Bucquoy)

20 Top Chefs, Award-Winning Wineries Featured at Upcoming Local Festival

The entrance to the Spyglass Treehouse in Occidental.

Sonoma County Treehouse Named California’s Most Wish-Listed Airbnb

Top Wineries

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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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

New owners embrace the season in the wilds of Occidental's historic Western Hills Garden.

Adam Parks of Victorian Farmstead Meat Company in Sebastopol. (John Burgess)

‘It’s the Best Meat I’ve Ever Had’: Local Ranches, Butchers Supply Tasty Meats You Can’t Get From the Grocery Store

Reyna Yagi of Yagi Sisters Farm Sunday, January 26, 2025. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Local Pilot Program Offers a New Way to Support Small Farmers in Sonoma County

Home

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

The 46th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase includes top Bay Area designers transforming a historic mansion. Here are the local designers involved

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Cottage Near Historic Luther Burbank Gardens Listed for Sale

Great room. (Ned Bonzi / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Modern Luxury Meets City Views in Hillside Sonoma Home

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The sun shines on the exterior of Treehorn Books in downtown Santa Rosa, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

The Best Sonoma County Bookstores, Because Reading is Good for You

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)

This New Italian Restaurant Is a Rising Star in Kenwood

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

Salmon Benedict on the brunch menu at Sarmentine Bakery in Petaluma. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Say ‘Oui’ to Brunch at This Popular French Bakery in Petaluma

03/30/2011: D1: PC: Patisserie Angelica, in Sebastopol, features tea from Mariage Freres.

10 Best Places for Tea in Sonoma County

Brunch at Layla restaurant at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa in Sonoma. (Emma K Creative)

Best Mother’s Day Brunches in Sonoma County 2025

Kevin Munroe, left, and Barb Lang dig weeds at the Garden Volunteer Day, on the first Friday of every month, at the Laguna Environmental Center in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Earth Day in Sonoma County in 2025

A classic muffuletta sandwich by Bayou On The Bay during the Petaluma Music Festival's 11th annual Mardi Gras Party at Lagunitas Brewing Co. Taproom and Sanctuary in Petaluma Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

Cajun Fusion Pop-up Dinners off to a Strong Start at Popular Santa Rosa Bakery

Napa Getaway

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

The lineup of Bay Area restaurants and chefs is out for 2025.

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

Two Wine Country Restaurants Rank Among Most Expensive in US

At Donum Estates, Anne Moller-Racke takes in the view of the Carneros wine growing region, Friday Nov. 1, 2013, east of Sonoma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat)

Local Women Recognized by Wine Enthusiast for Revolutionizing the Wine Industry

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