A variety of bowls and sandwiches, including a soba noodle bowl with tofu, arugula, carrots, peanuts, edamame and a red curry peanut dressing at Wylde Provisions Co. in Sebastopol Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Espresso, Beer and Chef-Made Food — At a Playground?

The Gourmet “Bistro” Burger at The Porch Kitchen in Sebastopol on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Sebastopol Locals Know Where To Find This Hidden French Bistro

The Double Smash with fries at SMASH in Sonoma Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Farm-To-Table Meets Fast-Casual Burgers at Chef Ari Weiswasser’s New Smash in Sonoma

A variety of freshly baked bagels for sale at Bonnie Bagels & Co. in Sebastopol Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Real East Coast Bagels Finally Arrive in Sonoma County

Chicken Parmesan topped with spaghetti, pomodoro, bechamel, Parmesan and fresh herbs from Capriciano Osteria Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s New Italian Restaurant Is Already Packed With Eager Diners

Singing Frogs Little Gems Salad with vegan Caesar dressing, croutons, fried capers and nutritional yeast from Hazel restaurant Thursday, July 10, 2025 celebrating 10 years in Occidental. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

Hazel Is Back in Occidental — And Somehow More Hazel Than Ever

Crispy Duck Confit with bitter greens croutons, duck fat potato and brown butter vinaigrette from Lo & Behold Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Local Cocktail Bar Where Wine Country Lets Its Hair Down

Lisbeth Holmefjord, the owner of Baci Cafe and Wine Bar, greets friends, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as she reopens the restaurant after a vehicle slammed through the front of the Healdsburg establishment in May, From left are Rick Massell, Ray Belanconi Beth Robertson, Brenda Walker and Carmen Puccinelli. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘A Community Effort’: Healdsburg Favorite Reopens Months After SUV Crashed Through Dining Room

WOW Dinner at Franchetti’s

By biteclub

October 2018