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Pizza, fried chicken sandwich and salads are among the favorite dishes at the newly opened Junction in Santa Rosa. (Photo: Jessica Paul @jessicapaulphoto )

Santa Rosa’s New Junction Beer Garden Feels Like an Old Friend

May 2026

The former Villa restaurant has reopened as The Junction, a sprawling Santa Rosa beer garden with blistered pizzas, cocktails, fire pits and plenty to keep kids — and dogs — happy.

Mofongo, fried green plantains crushed with fresh garlic and olive oil with housemade Pique de Piña from El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine Friday, May 8, 2026 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

After 17 Years, Santa Rosa’s El Coqui Still Feels Like the Best House Party in Town

May 2026May 2026

With sangria, salsa and a loyal following, El Coqui has spent nearly two decades bringing Puerto Rican comfort food and cha-cha-cha charm to Santa Rosa.

Army Stew, center, surrounded by a variety of dishes at Seoul to Tokyo restaurant in Santa Rosa Monday, May 4, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Comforting Korean Soul Food at Seoul to Tokyo Kitchen in Santa Rosa

May 2026

A war-born Korean stew packed with Spam, American cheese and tofu becomes a deeply personal, communal dish at Santa Rosa’s Seoul to Tokyo Kitchen.

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.

Spicy Plum Sauce Pork sautéed with vegetables from Osake Japanese restaurant Thursday, April 3, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

At Osake, Gary Chu’s Legendary Japanese and Chinese Cuisine Endures

April 2026

Chef Gary Chu has been feeding Sonoma County for more than four decades. His Santa Rosa restaurant serves Japanese standards and Chinese favorites — and the Martini Prawns are all his.

A rendering of the interior of Hapa's on the Mainland, coming in 2026. (Wilson Ishihara Design)

Hawaiian Restaurant Hapa’s on the Mainland Opening in Santa Rosa This Year

March 2026

Along with their Hawaii native business partner, the owners of Sweet T's plan to open the Hawaiian restaurant in Santa Rosa's former Cricklewood space.

The view from the patio area at The Junction, located at the former site of The Villa, in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Historic Villa Restaurant in Santa Rosa To Reopen as The Junction

March 2026March 2026

After sitting empty for three years, Santa Rosa’s historic Villa restaurant is reopening as The Junction, a family-friendly pizza and beer destination overlooking Annadel State Park.

Ricotta Gnocchi with browned butter, tomato and sage from Ca’Bianca Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 on Second Street in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Classic Italian Dining, White-Tablecloth Service at Santa Rosa’s Ca’Bianca

February 2026February 2026

White tablecloths, veteran servers and classic Italian dishes still define the historic restaurant as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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.

A bowl of rice topped with beef. (ken6345 / Getty Images)

Sizzling House in Santa Rosa Is Worth Checking Out

January 2026June 2026

There's plenty of chatter about the new donburi and ramen spot inside the Safeway shopping center on Mendocino Avenue.

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