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What's New In Wine Country

1/21/2012: B1: PC: Jamie Spaletta, prepares to take an order, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2012

Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

Some of these Sonoma County restaurants have been serving up epic meals for more than 100 years.

Colorful gardens surround the cabanas at Flowers Vineyards & Winery near Healdsburg on Friday, July 25, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

This Striking Healdsburg Tasting Room Keeps Blooming

Salma Hayek and her husband Francois-Henri Pinault. (Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock)

Discover Which Celebrities Are Making Wine in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Smoked Salmon Hash with house-smoked salmon, oven dried tomatoes, green onions and hash browns, two eggs any style and lemon horseradish sauce from J & M’s Midtown Cafe, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

These Hidden Gem Breakfast Spots in Sonoma County Are Worth Seeking Out

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Baker Lana Mcintire rolls out her Barbie pink Nom Nom bakery cart filled with goodies in front of her Carmet home, just follow the signs off Highway 1. Friday, May 13, 2025, north of Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

This Barbie-Pink Bakery Cart Sells Summer Sweets by the Sonoma Seashore

The cute-as-a-button cart from Bodega Bay bakery Nom Nom Cakes offers seaside treats for a sweet trip to the Sonoma Coast.

Strawberry cheesecake from Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen in Monte Rio. (Lightwave Coffee and Kitchen)

Where to Find the Best Cheesecakes in Sonoma County

Cold mezze dips of hummus, baba ganoush, labneh and muhamarra at Levant restaurant in Petaluma. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Restaurateur Behind Popular San Francisco Restaurant Opens Levant in Petaluma

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If you're 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 Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

The Roasted Garlic Ranch Burger with Valley Ford Estero cheese and housemade ranch dressing from Americana restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Restaurants for Newcomers to Sonoma County

Onion Soup Gratinee with croutons and melted gruyère from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

There’s a New Wave of French Restaurants in Sonoma County

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

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 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants in 2025

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

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

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Waterhawk Lake Club will open July 30 in Rohnert Park. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

Exclusive First Look at New Rohnert Park Restaurant on Roberts Lake

The new restaurant taking over the former Bear Republic location in Rohnert Park will open July 30.

Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar, with locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, is worth a special trip. (Noble Folk)

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Sonoma County

Volunteers, from San Jose, Marie Taylor Harper (left) and Mary Ann May-Pumphrey snap a 'selfie' at the 45th Gravenstein Apple Fair at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol. (Will Bucquoy/For The Press Democrat)

New Experiences Are in Store for This Year’s Gravenstein Apple Fair. Here’s What To Expect

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At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)

The Best Sonoma Wineries for First Time Visitors

Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)

Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast

Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

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

Johnson's Beach in Guerneville

Local Town Gets Spotlight in Wall Street Journal's Summer Day Trips Guide

The Wall Street Journal spotlight just confirms what Sonoma County already knows: Guerneville still has it.

Freshly picked strawberries at Piano Farm in Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Savor Fresh Berries and Fruits from These Sonoma U-Pick Farms and Roadside Stands

Flamingo Resort pool

19 Favorite Hotel Pools in Sonoma County

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The colorful flowers in the winery gardens of Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol make for a pretty backdrop for a selfie. (Lynmar Estate)

15 Sonoma Wineries With Gorgeous Gardens

Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

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

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Teen Rodeo Champions Andres Puentes, 16, left, and Paula Puentes 12, at their family ranch in Napa, Calif. May 15, 2025 (Photo: Erik Castro/for Sonoma Magazine)

'Every Weekend We’re Booked': Meet Sonoma’s Winemaking Charrería Champions

When they're not making "wine with amazing grapes" at Sonoma's Honrama Cellars, the Puentes family rides with their award-winning charrería team.

Michelle Patino, a Kaiser ER nurse, helped to create a medical clinic at the Petaluma Fairgrounds for fire evacuees. Photo taken at the Petaluma Fairgrounds in Petaluma, on Thursday, November 9, 2017. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

She Was a Hero Nurse During the Pandemic. Five Years Later, Her Business Unraveled in a Sonoma County Scandal

Morgan Filler, founder of See Her Swim, with friends Autumn Fuentes, in pink, and Ayla Mills, in black, at Dillon Beach near Tomales Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Former Pro Swimmer From Petaluma Now Designs Women's Swimwear With Style and Substance

Home

This two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom craftsman home in the historic Oakhill-Brewster neighborhood in Petaluma is currently listed for $1,150,000.(Julian Rundle)

Historic Petaluma Craftsman Home Boasts Original Details and Modern Upgrades

Built in 1920, the craftsman home in Petaluma's historic Oakhill-Brewster neighborhood includes a two-story barn and guest quarters.

This contemporary farmhouse-style Kenwood home on one acre is currently listed for $1,295,000.(Michael Lounibos)

Want To Start Your Own Farm? Give It a Go at This Cheerful Kenwood Farmhouse

Kitchen. (Peter Lyons)

Storybook Bohemian Cottage on Salmon Creek Hits the Market

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Carol Anello's clam chowder at the Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Day Trip to Bodega Bay: Best Restaurants, Beaches and Chowder

The Molcajete at Ah Huevo! in Santa Rosa Plaza on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Wildly Instagrammable Café in Santa Rosa Plaza Serves up Breakfast Molcajetes and Showstopping Mimosas

Fried Chicken Sandwich with spicy pickled slaw, jalapeños, ranch, hot sauce and fries from The Burrow Wednesday, July 9, 2025 just off the square in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

New Cafe in Healdsburg’s Former Wurst Restaurant off to a Solid Start With Family at the Forefront

Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford. (Emma K Creative)

The Wraparound Porch at This Napa Valley Winery Is the Best Place To Taste

The Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills

Top 10 Camping Spots in Sonoma County

Where To Get the Best Mac and Cheese in Sonoma County

Truffle fries from Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa. (Willi's Wine Bar)

Where To Get the Best French Fries in Sonoma County

Parade participants roll down Main St. during the 48th annual Penngrove parade in Penngrove, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Small Sonoma County Town Named Among the Best in the US

Napa Getaway

Home and grounds.(Adam Potts Photography)

Modern Napa Valley Farmhouse Blends Rustic Charm With Wine Country Luxury

Situated on 18 acres in the St. Helena AVA, the farmhouse-style home features modern design along with a Cabernet and Zinfandel vineyard.

Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)

Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’

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