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California’s State Lichen Is a Misunderstood Wonder. Here’s Where To See It in Sonoma County
3+ hour ago (429+ words) Lace lichens benefit local flora and fauna " plus, they just look cool. The state lichen can be found draped over tree branches across these Sonoma County parks. Slide 1 of 4 Lace lichen festoons the trees in Sonoma Valley Regional Park. (Julie…...
Where to Get the Best Burritos in Sonoma County
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1642+ words) It's National Burrito Day! Check out 25 of the best burritos " yes, for breakfast, too " around Sonoma County. Slide 1 of 15 Super Steak Burrittos at El Roy's Express Mex truck No. 2 on Santa Rosa Ave., in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Darryl…...
A Surge of New Restaurants Are Coming to Sonoma County
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1647+ words) Is it pure optimism or a softening real estate market that's got Sonoma County restaurateurs rushing to open their doors in 2026? Slide 1 of 32 Levantine chicken with batata and toum from the recently opened Mazza Levantine Kitchen Thursday, March 26, 2026, in northeast…...
We Found the Ultimate Pizza Cheese Pull in Petaluma
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (715+ words) Petaluma's Old Chicago Pizza has been serving deep-dish pies since 1978, piling on pounds of cheese and sliding into Instagram feeds for the ultimate cheese pulls. Slide 1 of 9 Servers reach to the sky trying to separate slices of gooey, stringy deep-dish…...
Local Sandwich Pop-up Wins Top Honors at Annual Cheesesteak Festival in Rohnert Park
1+ week, 2+ day ago (375+ words) At Parliament Brewing's annual cheesesteak festival in Rohnert Park, this local sandwich pop-up's secret to success is sticking to tradition. Slide 1 of 7 Slide 2 of 7 Slide 3 of 7 Chris Amadio, owner of Mamadio's, makes about 200 cheesesteaks on his regular Friday night, March…...
High-Profile Chef Opening a Smashburger Spot in Sonoma
1+ week, 2+ day ago (299+ words) The chef behind Stella and Glen Ellen Star plans to open a fast-casual burger and fried chicken restaurant at the historic Taub Outpost building this spring. Slide 1 of 3 Glen Ellen Star chef/owner Ari Weiswasser at his Stella restaurant Wednesday,…...
The 2026 Artisan Cheese Festival Returns This Weekend
2+ week, 2+ day ago (764+ words) A festival of tastings, tours and seminars drawing artisan cheesemakers from around Northern California happens this weekend in Santa Rosa. Slide 1 of 15 Columbus meats at the 10th Annual California's Artisan Cheese Festival's Artisan Cheese Tasting and Marketplace (Under the Big Top,…...
Where to Get the Best Cheesesteak in Sonoma County
2+ week, 3+ day ago (664+ words) March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day. These local meaty, cheesy sandwiches will get you one step closer to Philly. Slide 1 of 10 Chris Amadio, owner of Mamadio's, makes about 200 cheesesteaks on his regular Friday night, March 7, 2025, pop-up at Parliament Brewing Co. in…...
Where To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Sonoma County
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1368+ words) From parties and parades to dinners and treats, local businesses are offering an assortment of ways to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Slide 1 of 9 Bryce Humber, 9, stands at the starting line of the St. Patrick's Day 5K on Santa Rosa…...
Sebastopol Is One of the Hottest Food Scenes in the North Bay
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1727+ words) The food scene in this west county town is thriving. Here are some of the best places to eat right now. Slide 1 of 56 Meza Plate with Pita, hummus, red pepper matbucha, caramelized eggplant, pomegranate molasses, garlic, olives and labne at…...