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Local’s Dream Wedding Comes to Life at Family’s West County Estate The barn-style wedding at Dutton Estate Winery in Sebastopol had a relaxed yet elegant garden vibe — fulfilling a young girl’s dreams.

The barn-style wedding at Dutton Estate Winery in Sebastopol had a relaxed yet elegant garden vibe — fulfilling a young girl’s dreams.

Rural Petaluma Home Suited for Entertaining and Farm Life Complete with a modernized farmhouse, junior ADU and entertainment barn, this rustic Petaluma home was made for some serious country living.

Rural Petaluma Home Suited for Entertaining and Farm Life. Click the image for more info.

Why Everyone’s Lining up for This Tiny Sebastopol Deli A former San Francisco chef and a butcher’s daughter are drawing steady lines to their tiny new deli, Genero’s, at Sebastopol’s The Barlow.

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Historic Hilltop Home Above the Russian River Hits the Market The circa-1924 Guerneville home nestled in the redwoods features flexible living space, quality updates and prime river access.

Historic Hilltop Home Above the Russian River Hits the Market. Click the image for more info.

Where to Watch the 2026 Super Bowl in Sonoma and Napa Counties Catch every play, touchdown and celebration at these top Wine Country bars and beer spots.

Where to Watch the 2026 Super Bowl in Sonoma and Napa Counties. Click the image for more info.

Valentine’s Day Dinners and Delights in Sonoma County From sweet treats to gourmet dinners for two, Sonoma County has numerous Valentine's Day happenings to spread the love this year.

Valentine’s Day Dinners and Delights in Sonoma County. Click the image for more info.

In Sonoma County, Doing the Right Thing Gets You a Snail Twenty-one restaurants, farms and producers just earned 2025 Snail of Approval honors from Slow Food — here’s who made the list.

In Sonoma County, Doing the Right Thing Gets You a Snail. Click the image for more info.

Chef Charlie Palmer Takes on Healdsburg’s Favorite Locals Bar and Grill With a refreshed menu, updated decor and Charlie Palmer at the helm, Healdsburg Bar & Grill steps into its next act — keeping the classics locals love while sharpening its food and cocktail game.

Chef Charlie Palmer Takes on Healdsburg’s Favorite Locals Bar and Grill. Click the image for more info.

A Complete Compendium of All Things Cozy in Sonoma County Sure, you can spend the winter months hunkered down at home, but Sonoma County is brimming with experiences that warm both body and soul.

A Complete Compendium of All Things Cozy in Sonoma County. Click the image for more info.

This Hidden Gem Winery Invites Visitors Into the Family Home. You Can Even Spend the Night This is the kind of place you don’t stumble across by accident — unless you happen to be lost in the Sebastopol hills.

This Hidden Gem Winery Invites Visitors Into the Family Home. You Can Even Spend the Night. Click the image for more info.

Where to Get the Best Croissants in Sonoma County National Croissant Day is Jan. 30. Get ready for some flaky, buttery goodness in Sonoma County.

Where to Get the Best Croissants in Sonoma County. Click the image for more info.

Two Wine Country Restaurants To Be Highlighted on 'Check, Please! Bay Area' A Swedish restaurant in Petaluma and a barbecue smokehouse in Napa will be featured in an upcoming episode of KQED's Emmy Award-winning show.

Two Wine Country Restaurants To Be Highlighted on 'Check, Please! Bay Area'. Click the image for more info.

Santa Rosa’s 12 Essential Dishes: The Default Orders Locals Swear By These aren’t Santa Rosa’s trendiest dishes. They’re the ones locals order on autopilot because they never let them down.

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Sonoma County Restaurant Earns Rare James Beard Semifinalist Spot 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.

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Tennessee Top Chef Hosting Thai Time at the Flamingo The James Beard Award-nominated chef, cookbook author and drag icon will host a series of pop-up dinners in February at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort.

Tennessee Top Chef Hosting Thai Time at the Flamingo. Click the image for more info.

Michelin-Starred SingleThread Is Bringing Sonoma to Kyoto Healdsburg’s three-Michelin-starred SingleThread is opening its first international restaurant, SoNoMa by SingleThread, in Kyoto in March 2026.

Michelin-Starred SingleThread Is Bringing Sonoma to Kyoto. Click the image for more info.

A Sonoma County Ranch for Sale Is a Homesteader’s Dream The ranch property includes a rustic guest house and a barn-turned-casita surrounded by natural gardens, hiking trails and seasonal creeks.

A Sonoma County Ranch for Sale Is a Homesteader’s Dream. Click the image for more info.

Cozy Cottage on the Mendocino Coast Spotlighted in The New York Times The 1960s cottage perched above the Mendocino coastline features a large wraparound deck and sunken spa to savor the tranquil setting.

Cozy Cottage on the Mendocino Coast Spotlighted in The New York Times. Click the image for more info.

8 Reasons Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Sonoma Wine Country In winter, you can visit Wine Country for a fraction of the cost and without the crowds. Here's what else to look forward to.

8 Reasons Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Sonoma Wine Country. Click the image for more info.

The Word-Of-Mouth Restaurant Locals Keep to Themselves Open only for breakfast and lunch, Pearl is a quietly beloved Petaluma restaurant serving Levantine- and North African-inspired dishes built around bold spices, wood fire and a light touch.

The Word-Of-Mouth Restaurant Locals Keep to Themselves. Click the image for more info.

Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl For the coast's annual Chowder Day, a dozen Sonoma County restaurants will fire up their giant kettles and dish out samples of their finest chowder.

Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl. Click the image for more info.

6 Delicious Hot Drinks To Get in Sonoma County Right Now Craving warm winter drinks? Here are some of the best cups of cheer in Sonoma County for the dark days of winter.

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Get the Day off to a Gorgeous Start at This Santa Rosa Juicery Artfully presented toasts steal the show at this Santa Rosa juice shop known for its superfood-filled elixirs.

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The Teal Paint Is Gone, but Cloverdale’s 100-Year-Old Drive-in Is Back The century-old Cloverdale drive-in returns with Wagyu burgers, milkshakes and a Wine Country upgrade — without losing its old-school soul.

The Teal Paint Is Gone, but Cloverdale’s 100-Year-Old Drive-in Is Back. Click the image for more info.

Beloved Bennett Valley Taqueria Mourned by Neighbors Has New Owners Parkside Eats will open this spring in Bennett Valley, taking over the former Lepe’s Taqueria space with a California comfort food menu influenced by Mexican flavors.

Beloved Bennett Valley Taqueria Mourned by Neighbors Has New Owners. Click the image for more info.

Where to Get the Best Pie in Sonoma County Celebrate National Pie Day, Jan. 23, with a slice of sweet or savory pie at these Sonoma County spots.

Where to Get the Best Pie in Sonoma County. Click the image for more info.

The Best Sonoma County Bookstores, Because Reading is Good for You Scientific research shows that reading makes us happier and less stressed — it might even make you live longer.

The Best Sonoma County Bookstores, Because Reading is Good for You. Click the image for more info.

The Ultimate Guide to Crab Feeds in Sonoma County Grab your shell crackers and get ready for several weeks of buttery, succulent, all-you-can-eat crab in Sonoma County.

The Ultimate Guide to Crab Feeds in Sonoma County. Click the image for more info.

This Napa Valley Winery Is Still King of the Hill Napa Valley’s Pritchard Hill pioneer wows with scenic beauty and wines that blend grace with muscle.

This Napa Valley Winery Is Still King of the Hill. Click the image for more info.