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Tag: comfort food

Mac and cheese

Where To Get the Best Mac and Cheese in Sonoma County

July 2026July 2026

Hankering for a big bowl of comfort food? Here are 18 Sonoma County restaurants with our favorite mac and cheese.

The pupusa burger at Don Julio's Latin Grill in Rohnert Park Monday, April 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Don Julio’s in Rohnert Park Serves Standout Pupusas and Salvadoran Comfort Food

April 2026

Tucked into a forgettable Rohnert Park strip mall, Don Julio’s draws locals with handmade pupusas, home-style Salvadoran cooking and recipes passed down by feel.

The Parkside cheeseburger with garlic aioli and fries at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa Monday, April 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Parkside Eats Brings American and Mexican Comfort Food To Former Santa Rosa Taqueria

April 2026

The neighborhood didn't wait for a formal introduction to Santa Rosa's new Parkside Eats and it is already packed — for good reason.

Partners Hayley Cutri and chef Efrain Balmes at Sonoma Eats in Sonoma on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Parkside Eats To Replace Lepe’s Taqueria in Santa Rosa This Spring

January 2026June 2026

Parkside Eats will open this spring, taking over the former Lepe’s Taqueria space with a California comfort food menu influenced by Mexican flavors.

The Speakeasy Burger is a half-pound Angus burger with chopped bacon, chipotle aioli and greens on a brioche bun, from Speakeasy, Friday, February 7, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Speakeasy Serves Late Night Comfort Food in Petaluma

February 2025February 2025

Speakeasy’s after-hours comfort food eats include tacos, burgers, fried chicken and braised short ribs.

Shabu-shabu style hot pot. (Shutterstock)

Dive Into a Hard-To-Find Chinese Comfort Food at Santa Rosa’s Boiling Bowl

December 2024

Boiling Bowl combines traditional Chinese American cuisine and the conviviality of shared hot pots.

Short Rib Chili with Anaheim, pasilla and chipotle peppers from chef Chad Holmes of Chad's Soup Shack. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Are the Best Local Comfort Dishes for Winter Blues

November 2024November 2024

From hearty soups to quesabirria and meatballs, our dining editor found the best comfort classics in Sonoma County.

Portuguese Mac & Cheese at Tasca Tasca Portuguese Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar in Sonoma. (Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

Best Restaurants for Comfort Food in Sonoma County 2020

October 2020October 2020

We could all use a little comfort right now.

Portuguese Mac & Cheese at Tasca Tasca Portuguese Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar in Sonoma. (Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

Best Restaurants for Comfort Food in Sonoma County

November 2019December 2019

Whatever makes you feel all warm and cozy inside, we’ve probably found it at a Sonoma County restaurant.

Beef sliders at Fandees Restaurant in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Secret Sebastopol Diner is a Culinary Gem

August 2019August 2019

Hidden in the suburban camouflage of northwest Sebastopol is a blip of a restaurant you’ve probably never noticed.

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