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What's New In Wine Country

Tacos de Asada topped with grilled skirt steak, huitlacoche cream and roasted scallions wrapped in a homemade corn tortilla at chef Carlos Mojica's dinner pop-up at Aroma de Cafe in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Secret Santa Rosa Pop-up Features One of Sonoma County’s Top Young Chefs

Chef Carlos Mojica’s Latin-Italian fusion dinners are hidden inside a Railroad Square brunch cafe.

Outdoor wine tasting and picnic at Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)

13 Favorite Sonoma Wineries for Picnics

The Silver Oak Alexander Valley tasting room in Healdsburg. (Silver Oak)

Best Wineries in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon

True West Film Center's artistic director John Cooper in downtown Healdsburg, May 22, 2025. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Former Sundance Director Building Community at Healdsburg’s New True West Film Center

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Dining

Poolside dining at Lazeaway Club at the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa. (Flamingo Resort)

The Best Poolside Restaurants and Bars in Sonoma

Our favorite summertime pool spots for taking a cool dip and snacking on some solid grub.

The Wohler Bridge over the Russian River northeast of Forestville. (Sonoma County Tourism)

Favorite Things To Do by the Russian River

Dogs are welcome at Mutt Lynch Winery in Windsor. (Mutt Lynch Winery)

33 Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

Top Restaurants

1/21/2012: B1: PC: Jamie Spaletta, prepares to take an order, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2012

Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

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)

25 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

The Roasted Garlic Ranch Burger with Valley Ford Estero cheese and housemade ranch dressing from Americana restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Restaurants for Newcomers to Sonoma County

Onion Soup Gratinee with croutons and melted gruyère from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

There’s a New Wave of French Restaurants in Sonoma County

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

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Cars parked by Sonoma Plaza in downtown Sonoma, flanked by historical buildings. (Michael Vi / Getty Images)

Popular Local Restaurateur to Take Over Longtime Sonoma Restaurant

While the concept for the new Sonoma restaurant is still in development, the owner and chef hint at a late 2025 opening.

Chef Mark Miller prepares his entry for the Lord of Rice competition at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens in Santa Rosa on Thursday, September 19, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

6 Top Chefs, 6 Judges and a Whole Lot of Rice at Upcoming Sonoma County Competition

Pancakes from the North, features thin Swedish pancakes, lingonberries and vanilla cream, maple syrup, and butter, at Baked on the River in Guerneville on Thursday, August 7, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Reborn Russian River Café Serves Eclectic Blend of American Comfort Food and Swedish Classics

Greatest Hits

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

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

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

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Travel

Glass Beach, Fort Bragg

North Coast Beach Named a Must-See Roadside Attraction by HGTV

Among all the landmarks across California, HGTV.com named this north coast beach the most fascinating roadside attraction in the state.

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)

6 Serene Gardens in Sonoma County

Montgomery High School junior Rima Makaryan, 16, paints details on the "Dreamer" mural she created at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, on Saturday, March 30, 2019. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Over 25 Amazing Sonoma County Murals and Where to Find Them

Top Wineries

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

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

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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Joanna Grawunder and Mark Jensen built a modern, multilevel Russian River retreat in the footprint of a dilapidated Depression-era cabin. (Joe Fletcher / for Sonoma Magazine)

‘Like Finding Pompeii’: Local Architect Couple Reimagines Russian River Retreat, Uncovers Hidden Gems

The modern, multilevel home at the base of Healdsburg’s Fitch Mountain invites casual camaraderie along the river.

Aged Tuna Crudo with in a watermelon reduction from Farmhouse Sonoma in the old Palms restaurant location Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Local Restaurant Is the Community Hub Sonoma Needed

Mike Zakowski, owner and baker of The Bejkr, sells his bread, scones, and fresh wood-fired pretzels Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Sonoma Farmer’s Market. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Rise of Sonoma County’s Bread Makers

Home

Pavilion. (Paul Rollins / Sotheby’s International Realty)

$26.5 Million Napa Estate Hits Market as Region’s Second-Highest Listing

The newly built Napa estate features eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and includes a vineyard, fitness pavilion and infinity pool.

This circa-1936 two-bedroom, two-bathroom Cazadero home is currently listed for $513,200.(John Genovese)

Cozy Cottage in West Sonoma County Is a Dream Love Nest in the Redwoods

Orangerie. (Daniel Wilson / Photovino)

Sonoma Home of Apollo 9 Astronaut Lands on the Market

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L'Oro di Napoli in Petaluma

This Historic Local Town Was Named a Must-Visit Food Destination by Mashed

Eggnog Waffles with Brandy Butter Saturday, December 7, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Where to Find the Best Waffles in Sonoma County

People attend a Petaluma Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Montagne Russe Winery and Record Lounge in Petaluma Thursday, July 31, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

New Tasting Room Boosts Petaluma’s Downtown Wine Scene

Guy Fieri tries blueberry pancakes at Hank's Creekside in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Guy Fieri’s Favorite Sonoma County Restaurants

The Tomato Bruschetta Pizza from Psychic Pie Thursday, May 12, 2025, in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Popular Sebastopol Pizza Spot Is Having a Tomato Moment With a Summer-Only Pie

The beer menu is written on a large chalkboard behind the bar at Crooked Goat Brewing, in Sebastopol, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Russian River and More: Best Sonoma County Breweries for First-Time Visitors

Schoolhouse Beach at Sonoma Coast State Park near Bodega Bay. (Sonoma County Tourism)

From the Russian River to the Coast: Here Are the Best Beaches in Sonoma County

A fresh poke bowl with ahi tuna, sweet onions, edamame and Macadamia nuts at Salt & Sea at The Barlow in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

New Restaurant Brings Hawaiian Poke and Japanese Sandwiches to The Barlow

Napa Getaway

The Picobar at Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection in Calistoga is an outdoor, poolside cafe. Photo taken on Thursday, September 23, 2021. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

2 Local Spots Named Among World’s Best by Travel + Leisure

In Travel + Leisure's 30th annual World's Best Awards, two Wine Country destinations were ranked among readers' all-time favorites.

Salma Hayek and her husband Francois-Henri Pinault. (Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock)

Discover Which Celebrities Are Making Wine in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford. (Emma K Creative)

The Wraparound Porch at This Napa Valley Winery Is the Best Place To Taste

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