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What's New In Wine Country

Valley Bar + Bottle in Sonoma. (Emma K Creative)

Local Town Named Top US Destination for Luxury on a Budget

Two Sonoma County locales ranked on Wethrift's list of the top 10 U.S. cities for "experiencing luxury at an affordable price."

Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

Nonna’s Meatballs made with beef, pork, pistachios and raisins then topped with marinara and ricotta from Campanella Friday, September 6, 2024 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Experience Authentic Italian-American Dishes at Campanella in Sebastopol

Shakshuka at Acorn Cafe in Healdsburg. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Take a Peek at the Soft Opening for Healdsburg Newcomer Acorn Cafe

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Dining

Molcajete Poblano of roasted poblano chile, chicken, chorizo, queso Panela, onions, radish and cactus from Los Molcajetes Bar & Grill in Rincon Valley on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

New Los Molcajetes Location Opens in Sonoma

The owners of Los Molcajetes have opened a third location at the former Kina's Cafe.

French mocha and cappuchino chocolates Wine Country Chocolate in Glen Ellen with co owners Betty, dark hair and a little taller, and Caroline Kelly, blonde and younger and Betty's daughter.

Where to Get The Best Chocolate in Sonoma County

Chef Stephanie Izard will appear Sept. 25 at Women In Conversation in Santa Rosa. (Courtesy photo)

First Woman Top Chef to Take the Stage at Upcoming Santa Rosa Event

Top Restaurants

Clockwise from center, The Boho Bowl, gluten-free summer squash tartlets, Mochi donuts, Earl Grey polenta olive oil cakes, at The Altamont General Store in Occidental. (Beth Schlanker/Sonoma Magazine)

The Best Foodie Destinations in Sonoma County, According to a Local Food Critic

SingleThread restaurant in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of Single Thread)

Coveted Michelin Awards Announced. How Did Sonoma, Napa Do?

If your heading out to the coast the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Hwy west of Sebastopol. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

21 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

Studio Barndiva

Where to Eat Right Now in Sonoma County

fish sandwich Valley Swim Club

Sonoma County’s Best Restaurants of 2024

19 Sonoma County Restaurants We Return to Again and Again

House-cured salami & cheese at Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, in Geyserville. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Where Chefs Eat in Sonoma County

Orange Marinated Chicken Pupusa Burger with choice of two stuffed pupusa's filled with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cheese and chipotle cream from Don Julio's Latin Grill & Pupusas in Rohnert Park on Monday, August 31, 2020. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants to Try in Sonoma County

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The Hog Island Oyster Co. pickup window in Petaluma. (Courtesy of Remy Anthes)

Renowned Oyster Company Opens Petaluma Pickup Window

Find oysters, shellfish and other local catches at Hog Island Oyster Company's new Petaluma pickup window.

Parish Cafe in Healdsburg. (Photo courtesy of siponthisjuice.com)

Former Campo Fina Chef to Host Special Dinner at Healdsburg’s Parish Cafe

The Sausage Emporium, just opposite the Plaza on Napa Street in Sonoma, serves a variety of sausage sandwiches and salads to tourists and locals alike on Wednesday July 14, 2021. (Photo by Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune)

Sonoma Says So Long to Sausage Staple

Greatest Hits

Meadowood, St. Helena, California

Meadowood Napa Valley Announces New Chef

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

A waterfall awaits those who hike the easy 3.3 mile falls loop trail in Russian Gulch State Park just north of the town of Mendocino.

15 Stunning Waterfalls in Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

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Travel

BikeHealdsburgBike Healdsburg, the first party bike in Sonoma County, offers several different tours: a morning exercise tour, a daily history and architecture immersion, a wine-tasting and nibbles excursion and a bar crawl. Click through the gallery for a taste of the experience.

A Spur-of-the-Moment, Walk-in Weekend in Sonoma County

If you long for the days where you could escape to Sonoma's Wine Country on a whim, we have good news.

The new pool area at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa in Sonoma. (MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa)

How to Get Access to Luxury Pools, Five-Star Treatment at Local Hotels Without Spending the Night

Discover Sonoma County Beauty with Local Park’s Fall Hike Series

Top Wineries

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

The Mountain Top Tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood. (Timm Eubanks/Kunde Family Winery)

6 Favorite Winery Patios in Sonoma County

Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Sonoma

The Insider Secret to the Best Parties in All of Wine Country

The four leaders of Breathless Wines in Healdsburg. The winery's méthode traditionnelle sparklers are fresh and lively, with three new wines introduced in 2021: two single-vineyard blancs de noir from the Robledo Vineyard in Sonoma and a blanc de blancs from the McMinn Vineyard in Russian River Valley. (Courtesy of Breathless Wines)

6 Lesser-Known But Excellent Sparkling Wineries in Sonoma County

Co-owners from left, Ryan Knowles, Jade Hufford, and Evan Hufford, toast together inside Maison Wine Bar in Healdsburg, Friday, June 23, 2023. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

At Healdsburg’s Newest Wine Bar, Sip Excellent Wines Until the Early Hours

Mushroom Cubano with a pinot noir from Bloom Carneros, formerly Kivelstadt Cellars and Winegarten, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Top 5 Sonoma Wineries for Foodies

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The newly built home of Steve Lacy and Debbie Thomas in Alexander Valley. A two-story window connects to a stairway down to the guest room. (Eileen Roche/Sonoma Magazine)

Local Couple Gets Closer to Nature in Newly Built Alexander Valley Dream Home

A new build on a fire-damaged lot in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley brings a couple and their grown children closer to nature.

Cloverdale chef Josh Chandler

‘Food Is Like Music’: Local Chef Finds Inspiration in His Lush Kitchen Garden

Petaluma artist Aaron Webb with his abstract art. (Kim Carroll/for Sonoma Magazine)

A Petaluma Artist and Navy Officer Finds Beauty in the Shadows

Home

This Sonoma home is a transformed and renovated school house originally built in 1910. (CS Photography / Sotheby’s International Realty)

A 1910 Sonoma Schoolhouse Is Restored, Hits the Real Estate Market

The 114-year-old Sonoma schoolhouse has been transformed into a modern home and is listed for nearly $6.5 million.

Exterior view. (Robert Vente / Sotheby's International Realty)

Modern Wine Country Home Near Jack London Park Listed for $32.5 Million

Courtyard pool. (Adam Potts)

This $6.5 Million Santa Rosa Villa Was Made for Gathering

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Hispanic Heritage Festival in Sonoma 2023

Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Sonoma County

Melissa Yanc and Sean McGaughey, chefs and owners of Quail and Condor Bakery in Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)

One of the Most Popular Bakeries in Sonoma County Is Moving to a New Location

Winnie's dish preview at Maison Wine Bar

Get a Taste of SingleThread Alum’s New Restaurant at Healdsburg Pop-up

Sandman Santa Rosa

Take a Peek at This Historic Santa Rosa Hotel’s Retro-Chic Renovation and New Amenities

A Popular Santa Rosa Pizzeria Is Back and Better Than Ever

Burger from Lunch Box Sonoma County. The pop-up restaurant is among a handful of local restaurants that have signed on for a space at the new Livery on Main food hall in Sebastopol. Click through the gallery for more. (Courtesy of Lunch Box Sonoma County)

The Best Burgers in Sonoma County

The back patio at Flavor Bistro in Sebastopol. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sebastopol’s Newest Italian Restaurant To Open in Former Flavor Bistro Space

at Tisza Bistro's Beer Garden in Healdsburg. (Photos: Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

It’s Oktoberfest All Year at This Healdsburg Restaurant

Napa Getaway

The mineral pool at Indian Springs in Calistoga. (Indian Springs)

The Best Way To Spend a Weekend Getaway in Calistoga

From a hot springs resort with a must-have green chile apple pie, to a tasting room with a dapper robot sommelier, here are the best spots to eat, sip and stay for a perfect weekend in Calistoga.

Anticipated Napa Smokehouse To Open With Kansas City-Style Barbecue

Silver Trident Winery potato chip pairing

What’s New in Napa Valley This Summer: Where to Eat, Drink and Stay

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