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Gabacool Provisions “Giuseppe” pizza in Santa Rosa on Thursday, January 30, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

2025 Snail of Approval Winners Announced in Sonoma County

January 2026

Twenty-one restaurants, farms and producers just earned 2025 Snail of Approval honors from Slow Food — here’s who made the list.

From left, Stephanie Reagor, Emma Lipp, Lauren Feldman and Tanner Walle teamed up to open the Valley Swim Club restaurant in Sonoma. They also own Valley Bar + Bottle. Lipp and Reagor have earned Sonoma County’s only chef semifinalist nomination for the 2026 James Beard Awards. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma’s Valley Bar + Bottle Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot

January 2026January 2026

A tiny Sonoma restaurant has earned a rare James Beard semifinalist nod, standing alone in a year crowded with big-city names. Here’s who was nominated.

The Pollo al Horno featuring chicken, black beans, rice, and plantains at El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine in Santa Rosa Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s 12 Essential Dishes: The Default Orders Locals Swear By

January 2026January 2026

These aren’t Santa Rosa’s trendiest dishes. They’re the ones locals order on autopilot because they never let them down.

Pistachio Tiramisu with pistachio mascarpone, lady finger and coffee from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Hot Food Trends You Can’t Avoid in 2026

December 2025

The new year is all about cozy-core, big flavors, personal choice and feeling better about how we eat.

Traditional French cuisine from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Brigitte Bistro To Be Featured on ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’

October 2025

The Petaluma bistro's French chef wants to "make you feel special." His upcoming episode on KQED will show how he does it.

The Mushroom Pie with herbed cream sauce, chives, mozzarella and fontina from Buck’s Place Friday, July 19, 2024, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks from a Food Critic, Part Two

October 2025

The second of a two-part series finds top restaurant and dining experiences in Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley and the Sonoma Coast.

A selection of pastries and baked goods from Water Street Bistro Thursday, Aug. 29, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks From a Food Critic

September 2025September 2025

The first of a two-part series finds top restaurant and dining experiences in Sebastopol, Santa Rosa and Petaluma.

Biking in downtown Healdsburg. (Kim Carroll)

Healdsburg Named Among Best Small Cities for Foodies by Newsweek

September 2025September 2025

Sonoma County has made a name for itself in the world of epicurean delights, and this local city may be the cream of the crop.

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 Best Restaurants in Sonoma County in 2025

June 2025July 2025

Here are 25 unique reasons to love dining out in Sonoma County in 2025.

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