The Barlow Archives

Lumache with porcini cream, Mycopia mushrooms and scallions at Acre Pasta at The Barlow in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

Acre Pasta Soft Opens in Sebastopol With Affordable, Family-Style Dishes

May 2025

The owner of Acre Pizza has soft opened a new, budget-friendly pasta spot at The Barlow. An early visit left our dining editor impressed.

Croissants at Cafe Des Croissants on Lomitas Ave. in Santa Rosa. File photo: Crista Jeremiason

Cafe Des Croissants Will Open New Location in the Former Pharmacy in Santa Rosa

April 2025

Plus, a salad and sandwich chain will open soon at Montgomery Village and a poke shack is slated for an early summer opening at The Barlow.

Russian House #1 in Jenner closed in late December of 2021 after five years in business. (Russian House #1/ Facebook)

A Globally Focused Roadhouse Has Replaced Jenner’s Former Russian House #1

November 2024

Jilly's Real Food Roadhouse in Jenner is open. Plus, Acre Pizza owner will take over former Oyster bistro at The Barlow in Sebastopol.

Hamburger, fries and a shake in Omaha Nebraska.

Petaluma Chef Re-Imagines Chicago Burger Icon in Sebastopol’s The Barlow

July 2024

The mission: Capture the flavors of childhood.

Whimisical San Francisco Design Store to Pop-Up at The Barlow

March 2021

San Francisco home goods boutique BaBoo wants to make your home a happy place. They even sell indoor swings!

Jessica Switzer Green, founder of JG Switzer, with some of her company's Heritage Sheep Collection, in the Genesis fabric style, and needle loom. JG Swtizer produces luxury blankets and bedding out of a workshop at The Barlow, in Sebastopol. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Former Tesla Executive Launches Bespoke Textile Company in Sebastopol

January 2021

Designer Jessica Switzer Green launched JG Switzer with the goal of creating textiles so luxurious and finely made that they will last not only a lifetime, but can be handed down to the next generation.

Smoked trout salad with green beans and hard boiled eggs, tomato and stone fruit salad, fried green tomatoes at Blue Ridge Kitchen in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

Blue Ridge Kitchen Is Another Tasty Reason to Visit the Booming Barlow

August 2020

Sebastopol's open-air marketplace is a poster child for outdoor entertainment in the pandemic age.

Region, A Cutting-Edge Wine Bar, Opens at The Barlow

July 2020

A new wine bar in Sebastopol is the first of its kind in Sonoma County, pouring 50 small production local wines from self-serve machines. And yes, there's great food and outdoor seating, too.

Dos Tacos with two yellow tortillas, your choice of meat, topped with chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, arugula and micro greens from Barrio Fresca Cocina Mexicana in Sebastopol's The Barlow. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

What’s New at The Barlow: 20 Food and Drink Destinations in Sebastopol

July 2019

The Barlow is back and better than ever. There are some exciting newcomers, plenty of spots that have reopened and others that have kept chugging along after the flood.

Zazu Kitchen and Farm Duskie Estes embraces Tomas Guzman, part of the maintenance crew of The Barlow, Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Sebastopol. Estes and her husband John Stewart pulled all of their equipment out of the restaurant on Thursday after February flooding of the Laguna shut them down. (Photo by Kent Porter)

Zazu Pulls Out of The Barlow Two Months After Flood

April 2019

Zazu had several years left on its longterm lease, and its departure is the most significant exit yet of a flood-affected business at The Barlow.