Special Events for Foodies

Jan 17, 2025 - May 9, 2025

We are delighted to return to our popular winemaker dinners in the beautiful Bay View Restaurant at the Inn at the Tides in beautiful Bodega Bay. Exqu...

Feb 26, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025

The Lodge team is excited to celebrate our north coast community with these convivial Locals Night Dinners. Join in on this monthly tradition.  $65 pe...

Mar 30, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025

Amici, it’s happening again: our next pop-ups of the year are here, and this time, it’s official. You asked we listened—Portalupi and G...

Apr 15, 2025 - May 23, 2025

A hands-on culinary art and wine experience great for date night, team bonding, company retreats, or personal enrichment. Chef Instructor Giovanna Lig...

Apr 20, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025

Join us at the tasting room every third Sunday of the month for a special food pop-up coinciding with The Barlow's "The Trade" event! Explore a variet...

Apr 27, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025

Discover authentic Mexican salsa making at Keller Estate Winery! Drawing from the Keller family's rich Mexican heritage, this culinary demonstration c...

May 10, 2025

Celebrate local with Green Valley wine-makers and taste-makers to sip and nibble this season’s culinary delights.The Green Valley Food and Wine F...

May 10, 2025

Our seasonal open house celebration features seasonal biodynamic wines, olive oils, vinegars, and jams, along with delicious food and the opportunity...

May 10, 2025

Spring Fling at Amista Vineyards! Live music by Dustin Saylor, delicious Amista wines, & Pizza Degen! Enjoy two glasses of wine and one pizza for...

May 11, 2025

This Mother's Day, join us at Songbird Parlour for an evening that honors the beautiful traditions passed from one generation to the next. Indulge in...

May 11, 2025

Come on over to Bluewater Lounge to celebrate the amazing moms in your life at our Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m. There is no bet...

May 11, 2025

She’s been there for every meal, now it’s your turn to treat her to one she’ll never forget. Join us at Geyserville Grille this Mother&...

May 11, 2025

Join us for a delightful Mother's Day Buffet celebration at John Ash on Sunday, May 11.

May 11, 2025

Join us for a special Mother's Day brunch to celebrate the mother figures in your life. We will have a special brunch menu along with items from our r...

May 11, 2025

Celebrate Mom with an indulgent Mother’s Day Brunch at Santé. Delight in a decadent menu with a beautiful seafood platter to share and a choice o...

May 11, 2025

Indulge in a delectable Mother's Day Brunch that celebrates the love and warmth of mothers everywhere! Join us for a culinary journey featuring a tant...

May 15, 2025

Our evening begins with a Charcuterie Opener, followed by a three-course Winemaker Dinner — an unforgettable experience of exquisite wines and cu...

May 15, 2025 - May 18, 2025

Located in the heart of California Wine Country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma...

May 16, 2025

If you’re an NBA fan, then you know it’s a league all about stats, starters, and wine. Turns out, so are we. As the league’s Official W...

May 17, 2025

Marriage to the Mob 'til death do us part, maybe sooner.Join us for the wedding event of the year deep inside the Hans Fahden cave. Step into our cand...

May 17, 2025

Join Guy Fieri as he teams up with the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience for the annual Magnum Party at The Matheson! Enjoy a spectacular evening...

May 17, 2025

The Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting brings the best of the food and beverage world to the heart of Healdsburg! Experience wines and spirits from over 150...

Jun 14, 2025

Experience the ultimate celebration of wine and food at the North Coast Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Luther Burbank Cen...

Jun 27, 2025

Unleash your inner chef in this interactive pizza-making workshop. Dive into the art of dough making, stretching, topping, and baking under the guidan...

Jul 19, 2025

Join us for our Calçotada party by the pool, featuring a selection of tapas from my cookbooks, and Spanish Guitarra. What is Calçotada? It's the tradi...

Aug 30, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at our Taste of Spain Pool Party! Escape into the heart of Spain with a curated tasting of delicious dishes fro...

Dec 6, 2025

Join us this holiday season for a festive paella in our charming wine cellar, beautifully decorated with twinkling lights to set the perfect holiday a...

Take a delicious trip through Sonoma County with our unique culinary experiences.

Indulge in dairy delights along the California Cheese Trail or tour a farm via the Farm Trail.

Learn to cook a new dish from a Sonoma County chef.

Milk a cow or goat and learn how to make artisan cheese with The Epicurean Connection.

Find the best jams, jellies, pies and cakes at local markets. Savor local specialties, like honey, lavender, olives and olive oil, verjus, and spirits beyond wine and beer.

There’s always a place at our table.

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In the rich farmland of lush Sonoma County, the apple variety of choice is often the humble Gravenstein. Ripening in…

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Lila Mathia runs a tight ship, or in her case, a 25-foot food truck. Her mobile business, Lila’s Streetside Eats,…

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Farming is a way of life for thousands of people in Sonoma County, and for them, sustainability isn’t a catchphrase—it’s…

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There’s no road map to what makes a dish iconic. Instead, it’s a roughly sketched record of personal experiences, memorable moments,…

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Robot replaces Guy Fieri. OK, sort of. But hey, robot! At the former Tex Wasabi’s in downtown Santa Rosa, Flavortown’s…

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Oh hummus, we have done you so wrong. The staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, made with humble chickpeas, olive oil…

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A-tisket, a-tasket, can you bring your own picnic basket to a Sonoma County winery? That depends. Now that reservations are…

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Beverly Healdsburg, as locals sometimes like to call the once-sleepy ranch hamlet that now regularly welcomes celebrities and other well-heeled…

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After an extended ramping up and limited takeout service, Folktable — a project from Top Chef finalist and restaurateur Casey…

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Occidental is about to get the buzzy, Instagram close-up it has so long deserved, thanks to the Altamont General Store….

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Tour Sonoma County with dining editor Heather Irwin in honor of the richly filmed and mouthwateringly inspiring Netflix show, Taco…

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Red wine with chocolate for Valentine’s Day: What could go wrong? A lot, actually. Gifting wine and chocolate to a…

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The days are getting colder here in Sonoma County. While we may not have to shovel snow from our driveways…

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This article comes from Michelle Rulmont of La Belle Vie Tours. La Belle Vie Tours is a locally owned and operated wine…

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There’s no denying it — we eat well in Wine Country. Whether dining outdoors or picking up take out, our local restaurants have…

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As tourists crane their necks to see the steeple of Saint Teresa of Avila, made famous by Ansel Adams and…

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This post comes from Emily O’Conor, the Gourmet Cheese Coordinator at Oliver’s Market, and a presenter at the California Artisan Cheese Festival….

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Beer has come a long way from the days when the only choices available were light or regular. In the…

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Dining outside or ordering takeout from our favorite Sonoma County restaurants is a great way to support local businesses during…

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There’s something extra delicious about dining with sweeping vineyard views and coastal expanses, especially when the ingredients are hyperlocal. We’ve…

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Finally! Dungeness crabbers are now out in full force and these sweet, delicious little crustaceans are ready for your table….

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Great food trucks are incubators of culinary dreams. More financially approachable than brick and mortar restaurants for budding food entrepreneurs,…

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It’s nearly 9,000 miles across the ocean from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Santa Rosa. But for Mimo Ahmed, moving to…

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Petaluma fishmonger Annalicia Svedise has moved her fish market across town to 901 Lakeville St. The daughter of the late…

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Fall is the perfect time to drink incredible wine and indulge in delicious bites at wineries throughout Sonoma County. From…

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Traveling during 2020 may look a bit different than any other year. However, 2020 has brought with it new, unique…

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While Sonoma County is known for wine, there are so many other great food and drink producers across the region….

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Enjoy a pairing of Sonoma County produced cheeses and wines selected by Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions, proprietors of The…

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While stories of good news may be hard to come by during this time, countless Sonoma County businesses and organizations…

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Now, more than ever, we’re looking for comfort in the kitchen—whether it’s whipping up a batch of your family’s secret…

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