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What's New In Wine Country

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

The perfect burger is about everything working together in harmony. Here are 6 favorites to try in Sonoma County.

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

Grilled cheese with birria on Texas Toast is a menu option at Galvan’s Eatery in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Cheap Eats Take Center Stage at Sonoma County Food Truck Contest

This Hobbit-Size Wagon in Rural Petaluma Is Sonoma’s Unlikeliest Foodie Treasure

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Dining

Sabich platter at Grossman's Deli in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

11 Favorite Restaurants for Middle Eastern Food in Sonoma County

From casual downtown hangs to elevated restaurants, here are a few favorite spots for kebab, falafel, mezze and more.

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

Sailor, left, and Lila Burt of Sebastopol check out the pizza varieties while their parent order at Acre Pizza in Sebastopol's Barlow district. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Local Pizza Spot Goes Viral After Dave Portnoy Review

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 in Santa Rosa. (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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New Ice Cream Shop Brings Wild New Flavors to Montgomery Village This June

With summer sun coming on strong, the new Salt & Straw ice creamery at Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village is one of June’s most anticipated openings.

The Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The landmark Jimtown Store closed Dec. 30, 2019. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Iconic Jimtown Store Reopens with New Name, New Owner — and Fresh Flavors

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

Where to Get the Best Doughnuts in Sonoma County

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

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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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

This rural west county farm built on reclaimed land centers community, resilience and sustainability in solarpunk-style.

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

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

Home

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

The unusually shaped modern home includes a half-acre Chardonnay vineyard and access to neighboring Safari West wildlife preserve.

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

Pool in the courtyard. (Peter Lyons)

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

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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’

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

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

Flying Ace Kitchen & Taproom at Sonoma County's Charles M. Schulz airport. (SSP America)

Santa Rosa Restaurant and Taproom in Unlikely Spot Gets a Makeover — and Takes Off

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

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

Napa Getaway

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

There’s some excellent fare to be found at BottleRock Napa Valley, if you know what you’re looking for.

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

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

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