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Outdoor wine tasting and picnic at Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)
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At Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg, make a reservation in the Creekside Lounge with its individual, private spaces furnished with Adirondack chairs overlooking the banks of Dry Creek. The open-air retreat is perfect for a picnic, or upscale snacks from the tasting room. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)
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Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)
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Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg is home to a herd of goats and sheep. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)
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The 24-acre Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg is a natural wonderland, home to a herd of goats and sheep and a hikeable restored creek, as well as a riparian ecosystem that welcomes seasonal steelhead and coho salmon, osprey, red-tail hawks, golden eagles, blue herons, white cranes, ducks and otters. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)
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Trattore Farms in Geyserville. (Trattore Farms)
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At Trattore Farms in Geyserville, winter season tastings likely include a Pinot Noir, a reserve Zinfandel, and a Counoise. Ask about winemaker dinners, and classes for olive oil devotees — Trattore Farms also grows, mills, and bottles over a dozen different olive oils. (Trattore Farms)
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Wine tasting with a view at Trattore Farms in Geyserville. (Sonoma County Tourism)
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An olive oil sampler served at Trattore Farms and Winery, Friday Oct. 18, 2024, in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)
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Unti Vineyards in Healdsburg. (Unti Vineyards)
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Left to right, Mick and George Unti of Unti Vineyards in Healdsburg. (Unti Vineyards)
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Unti Vineyards in Healdsburg. (Unti Vineyards)
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The living roof covering the Nalle Winery tasting room Friday, August 5, 2025, in the Dry Creek Valley. The roof still grows the original rosemary planted in 1984. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Outdoor tasting at Nalle Winery in Healdsburg. (Heidi Adler)
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Wine tasting with mezze plate from Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)
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A fireplace at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)
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Mezze plate by Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)
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The Marine Layer tasting room in Healdsburg. (Gretchen Gause)
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Director of winemaking Rob Fischer racks Picpoul wine from a puncheon to a tank at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
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Rob Fischer, director of winemaking, is behind the Press Democrat’s wine of the week winner, the Marine Layer, 2018 “Aries” Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. (Marine Layer)
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Lemon Ricotta Hotcake with Acorn house lemon curd, whipped ricotta, oat crumble and lemon lavender ice cream from the Acorn Cafe Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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The Acorn Cafe has opened in the former Oakville Grocery location on the square in Healdsburg Thursday, October 3, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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The Acorn Cafe continues the trend of ordering at the counter Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Acorn Cafe owner Beryl Adler makes the thickest pancakes around using a very hot frying pan and whipped ricotta in the batter Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Healdsburg. Serving size in the photo may appear larger than the single giant Lemon Ricotta Pancake on the Healdsburg square cafe menu. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Tiramisu French toast with whipped mascarpone, Raspberry, coffee ice cream and cocoa nibs on Goguette brioche from the Acorn Cafe Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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‘Shop Local’ Benedict with Journeyman bacon, brown butter hollandaise and Acorn breakfast potatoes from the Acorn Cafe Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Fried chicken teriyaki sandwich from Acorn Cafe in Healdsburg. (Acorn Cafe)
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Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick/The Press Democrat)
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During a family and friends pre-opening night, Chef Doug Keane works the kitchen at Cyrus in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick/The Press Democrat)
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Sonoma Duck, Kosui pear and turnips are plated for service at Cyrus in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)
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Beef, squash and maitake are plated for service at Cyrus in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick/The Press Democrat)
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Guests enjoy the Kitchen Table while chatting with chef Douglas Keane at Cyrus in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick/The Press Democrat)
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During a family and friends pre-opening night, guests enjoy the dining room with sweeping views at sunset of the Alexander Valley at Cyrus in Geyserville on Thursday September 8, 2022. (Chad Surmick / Press Democrat)
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A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
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A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)
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Mont Blanc with candy cap mushroom and parsnip from Cyrus Restaurant pastry chef Josh Gaulin, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Geyserville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Taquitos Ahogados, two chicken and two potato, in a creamy chipotle sauce, topped with lettuce, sour cream and spicy avocado sauce from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday November 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. The restaurant has since relocated to a larger spot on Healdsburg Avenue. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Traditional moles and regional Mexican cuisine from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Tacos al Carbon with carne asada, a double tortilla with melted cheese in between, sour cream, guacamole & pico de gallo from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Estofado de Res with Arrachera steak, potatoes, jalapeños, onions and peppers.from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday November 1, 2024 in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Mole Verde Pipian, braised chicken breast in house made green pumpkin seed mole sauce from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Traditional pre-Hispanic Mole Rojo with a mix of spices perfected by co-owner Julio Velazquez’s mom from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Encacahuatado, pork ribs cooked in a peanut mole sauce from El Milagro Healdsburg, a block west of the square Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in downtown Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Frittata with Little Gem Salad and a Mimosa for brunch at the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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The retail wine section focuses on eclectic local choices as well as international labels at the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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The Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop feels like an east coast lounge with a music theme, dance parties and a retail wine shop Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Black Truffle Campanelle Pasta with a mushroom cream sauce and shaved Grana Padano from the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024, in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Up Beet Salad with pepitas and goat cheese from the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Album covers decorate the walls and guests are encouraged to DJ on the record player during their meal at the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Braised Short Ribs with polenta and broccolini and a red wine Demi Reduction sauce from the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024, in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Mortadella Sandwich with Stracciateela cheese, red onion and arugula on a Ciabatta roll with fries from the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024 in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Sour Cream Cheese with Santa Rosa Plum with Elena Vermouth at the Beet Restaurant and Wine Shop Friday, September 13, 2024, in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Lisa Mattson walks Dante, an Italian Greyhound, on a trail in the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)
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Boygenius fans line up before a sold-out show at Little Saint in Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)
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The Second Story, an upstairs event venue at Little Saint in Healdsburg, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
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Boygenius plays at Little Saint in Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)
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Musician Phoebe Bridgers gives a surprise performance at Little Saint in Healdsburg on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)
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The Second Story, an upstairs event venue at Little Saint in Healdsburg, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
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Customers dine at The Second Story, upstairs at Little Saint in Healdsburg, a temple to the union of plant-based food, wine and live music. (Kim Carroll)
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'Hands with Balls,' a past sculpture by Santa Rosa artist Peter Crompton that was once on the Cloverdale Sculpture Trail. (Peter Crompton)
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A fairy door can be found on some stairs outside of the Camellia Inn in Healdsburg on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)
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A fairy door near the main doors to the Healdsburg Museum in Healdsburg on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)
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A small fairy door near the entrance of the Stafford Gallery in Healdsburg on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)
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A fairy door near the entrance to the Toy Chest in Healdsburg on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)
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Nicole White’s her passion for honey from around the world led her to open, La Ruche, a new honey and mead tasting room Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Nicole White’s passion for honey from around the world led her to open, La Ruche, a new honey and mead tasting room Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Chef Rocio Valentin, left, and Imer Benavides taste exotic honey hope to pair with food at La Ruche, a new honey and mead tasting room Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Crunchy honey almond seed cookies from owner of La Ruche, a new honey and mead tasting room Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Baked Brie with Honey Caramelized Apples topped with walnuts and a drizzle of rosemary honey from Nicole White, owner of La Ruche, a new honey and mead tasting room Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
