Food and Wine
Taste what this acclaimed food and wine region has to offer. You'll find restaurants, wineries, specialty foods and all kinds of resources for all you foodies.
Rosso Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Opened in 2007 by John Franchetti (formerly of Tra Vigne), it didn't take long for Rosso Pizzeria to become one of the most popular restaurants in Santa Rosa.
Opened in 2007 by John Franchetti (formerly of Tra Vigne), it didn't take long for Rosso Pizzeria to become one of the most popular restaurants in Santa Rosa.
Wine & Food Affair 2007
Photos from the 2007 Russian River Wine Road's Wine & Food Affair in Sonoma County
Photos from the 2007 Russian River Wine Road's Wine & Food Affair in Sonoma County
Find the Best Local Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Meal
These are some of the best local places to find great holiday turkeys in Sonoma County.
These are some of the best local places to find great holiday turkeys in Sonoma County.
Top Ten Reasons ToTake Advantage of Sonoma County Farm Trails
With Sonoma County Farm Trails you can pick fresh produce, pet farm animals, vacation on a working farm, and enjoy the rural beauty of Sonoma County.
With Sonoma County Farm Trails you can pick fresh produce, pet farm animals, vacation on a working farm, and enjoy the rural beauty of Sonoma County.
Sonoma's Red and White Ball 2007
Sonoma's Red and White Ball is an unpretentious, fun-filled celebration in the heart of California Wine Country.
Sonoma's Red and White Ball is an unpretentious, fun-filled celebration in the heart of California Wine Country.
Farmers' Markets in Sonoma County
List of farmers' markets in Sonoma County including links, maps, hours and special events.
List of farmers' markets in Sonoma County including links, maps, hours and special events.
Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
Dogs are welcomed guests, and welcoming hosts, at many wineries in Sonoma County.
Dogs are welcomed guests, and welcoming hosts, at many wineries in Sonoma County.
Best Chocolate Shops in Sonoma County
Wine Country is known for it's artisan foods, including it's incredible chocolates. These are five of the best chocolate shops in Sonoma County.
Wine Country is known for it's artisan foods, including it's incredible chocolates. These are five of the best chocolate shops in Sonoma County.
Winter Wineland
Over 100 Sonoma County wineries in the Russian River region participate in Winter Wineland each January. The wineries, many of which are not usually open to the public, offer tastings, sometimes from reserve wines, and owners and winemakers are usually on hand to answer questions and simply chat.
Over 100 Sonoma County wineries in the Russian River region participate in Winter Wineland each January. The wineries, many of which are not usually open to the public, offer tastings, sometimes from reserve wines, and owners and winemakers are usually on hand to answer questions and simply chat.
Crab Season in Sonoma County
In Sonoma County, crab season begins in mid-November and, technically, runs to June. But, 80 percent of the local Dungeness Crab are brought in by the end of December.
In Sonoma County, crab season begins in mid-November and, technically, runs to June. But, 80 percent of the local Dungeness Crab are brought in by the end of December.
Crab Feeds in Sonoma County
During the winter weekends, especially in January, there’s sure to be a crab feed somewhere in Sonoma county. The all-you-can-eat feasts are usually community fundraisers and they often sell out. So look over this listing of Sonoma County Crab Feeds and call early for tickets.
During the winter weekends, especially in January, there’s sure to be a crab feed somewhere in Sonoma county. The all-you-can-eat feasts are usually community fundraisers and they often sell out. So look over this listing of Sonoma County Crab Feeds and call early for tickets.
Best Restaurants in Santa Rosa
These are the top restaurants in Santa Rosa that you absolutely, positively have to know about if you’re a local.
These are the top restaurants in Santa Rosa that you absolutely, positively have to know about if you’re a local.
How to Cook and Clean Dungeness Crab
Instructions on how to cook and clean Dungeness Crab.
Instructions on how to cook and clean Dungeness Crab.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Each year, the San Francisco Chronicle holds the world's largest wine competition of American wines.
Each year, the San Francisco Chronicle holds the world's largest wine competition of American wines.
Where to Find Fresh Dungeness Crab in Sonoma County
Best places in Sonoma County to buy Dungeness Crab
Best places in Sonoma County to buy Dungeness Crab
Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country
Michelin Guide came out with a San Francisco, Bay Area and Wine Country edition for the first time in 2007. Of the 28 restaurants given stars, 10 are from Wine Country.
Michelin Guide came out with a San Francisco, Bay Area and Wine Country edition for the first time in 2007. Of the 28 restaurants given stars, 10 are from Wine Country.
Top Wineries in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is the main city in California's Wine Country. So, it's not surprising that some great wineries can be found here.
Santa Rosa is the main city in California's Wine Country. So, it's not surprising that some great wineries can be found here.
Syrah Restaurant
Syrah is Santa Rosa’s “It” restaurant. This is the place to go to see and be seen. But, it’s not just some trendy hangout. Syrah provides an excellent dining experience.
Syrah is Santa Rosa’s “It” restaurant. This is the place to go to see and be seen. But, it’s not just some trendy hangout. Syrah provides an excellent dining experience.
John Ash & Co. Restaurant
John Ash & Co. is a Santa Rosa institution. For years, this was THE restaurant in town.
John Ash & Co. is a Santa Rosa institution. For years, this was THE restaurant in town.
Zazu
Zazu is generally considered one of the best restaurants in Santa Rosa, and throughout the Bay Area.
Zazu is generally considered one of the best restaurants in Santa Rosa, and throughout the Bay Area.
Willi's Wine Bar
Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa offers customers a friendly, social atmosphere in which they can eat outstanding food and drink great wine.
Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa offers customers a friendly, social atmosphere in which they can eat outstanding food and drink great wine.
Monti’s Rotisserie & Bar
Monti’s Rotisserie and Bar is a favorite gathering spot in Santa Rosa's Montgomery Village.
Monti’s Rotisserie and Bar is a favorite gathering spot in Santa Rosa's Montgomery Village.
Top Special Occasions Restaurants in Santa Rosa
Whether you’re celebrating a big event or trying to make a big impression, there's a Santa Rosa restaurant perfect for that special occassion. Here are the best restaurants to go to for celebrating a promotion, first date, or anniversary, for impressing out-of-town guests, or simply for creating the perfect end to the perfect day.
Whether you’re celebrating a big event or trying to make a big impression, there's a Santa Rosa restaurant perfect for that special occassion. Here are the best restaurants to go to for celebrating a promotion, first date, or anniversary, for impressing out-of-town guests, or simply for creating the perfect end to the perfect day.
Santa Rosa Wineries Open to the Public
These are the Santa Rosa wineries that invite the public to stop by and visit.
These are the Santa Rosa wineries that invite the public to stop by and visit.
Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration
Celebrate the first wine of the season at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa.
Celebrate the first wine of the season at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa.
Russian River Wine and Food Affair (Photo Gallery)
This weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys is the premier event for the Russian River Wine Road.
This weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys is the premier event for the Russian River Wine Road.
Pinot on the River Festival (Photo Gallery)
The Pinot on the River Festival is a three-day immersion program for the Pinot Noir enthusiast featuring seminars, wine tastings, field trips and more. There are a couple of wine tasting events for which tickets can be bought separately. These photos were taken during the 2006 Sunday afternoon wine tasting.
The Pinot on the River Festival is a three-day immersion program for the Pinot Noir enthusiast featuring seminars, wine tastings, field trips and more. There are a couple of wine tasting events for which tickets can be bought separately. These photos were taken during the 2006 Sunday afternoon wine tasting.
Healdsburg Crush Festival (Photo Gallery)
It's a school fundraiser held in the gym, yet some of the biggest names in the restaurant and wine industries take part in the Healdsburg Crush Festival.
It's a school fundraiser held in the gym, yet some of the biggest names in the restaurant and wine industries take part in the Healdsburg Crush Festival.
Wine Tasting at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair (Photo Gallery)
Wine tasting is the main draw at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Fair attendees can taste and buy over 550 different wines, all under one roof, and all made from Sonoma County grapes.
Wine tasting is the main draw at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Fair attendees can taste and buy over 550 different wines, all under one roof, and all made from Sonoma County grapes.
World Championship Grape Stomp (Photo Gallery)
The annual World Championship Grape Stomp is held during the Sonoma County Harvest Fair in Santa Rosa, CA.
The annual World Championship Grape Stomp is held during the Sonoma County Harvest Fair in Santa Rosa, CA.
Heirloom Tomato Festival (Photo Gallery)
This is a quintessential Wine Country foodie event: Folks strolling about, sipping wine, listening to music and nibbling on gourmet foods created by some of the finest chefs in the area. What’s not to love?
This is a quintessential Wine Country foodie event: Folks strolling about, sipping wine, listening to music and nibbling on gourmet foods created by some of the finest chefs in the area. What’s not to love?
Most Romantic Wineries in Wine Country
Beautiful views, secluded spots, luxuries gardens...not to mention wonderful, heady wine. When it comes to romantic places, you can't beat these Sonoma and Napa wineries.
Beautiful views, secluded spots, luxuries gardens...not to mention wonderful, heady wine. When it comes to romantic places, you can't beat these Sonoma and Napa wineries.
Most Romantic Date Restaurants in Sonoma County
From secluded, cozy hideaways to stately, Victorian mansions, these are the most romantic date restaurants in Sonoma County.
From secluded, cozy hideaways to stately, Victorian mansions, these are the most romantic date restaurants in Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Farm Trails
Explore Sonoma County and support sustainable agricultural diversity by visiting the member sites of Sonoma County Farm Trails. Buy fruits and vegetables, honey, Christmas trees, and much more, direclty from the farmer.
Explore Sonoma County and support sustainable agricultural diversity by visiting the member sites of Sonoma County Farm Trails. Buy fruits and vegetables, honey, Christmas trees, and much more, direclty from the farmer.
Sonoma County Vintners
This non-profit organization of local winemakers and vintners hosts hundreds of events each year from informal winery tastings to the large-scale Sonoma Showcase held every summer.
This non-profit organization of local winemakers and vintners hosts hundreds of events each year from informal winery tastings to the large-scale Sonoma Showcase held every summer.
Relish Culinary School
Relish is a "roving" cooking school that offers classes in a variety of scenic and memorable locations in and around Healdsburg, such as private homes, wineries, art galleries, cafes and farms.
Relish is a "roving" cooking school that offers classes in a variety of scenic and memorable locations in and around Healdsburg, such as private homes, wineries, art galleries, cafes and farms.
Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School
Located in the town of Sonoma, Ramekins offers cooking classes, many of which are taught by well-known chefs. The facility offers two teaching kitchens: One is a fully-equipped, 36 seat culinary demonstration kitchen-theater with mirrors and television monitors for easy viewing; the other is a complete restaurant kitchen used for full-participation hands-on classes.
Located in the town of Sonoma, Ramekins offers cooking classes, many of which are taught by well-known chefs. The facility offers two teaching kitchens: One is a fully-equipped, 36 seat culinary demonstration kitchen-theater with mirrors and television monitors for easy viewing; the other is a complete restaurant kitchen used for full-participation hands-on classes.