Special Events for Foodies

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...

Jun 22, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025

Gather in Santé and savor an exclusive menu featuring some of our favorite vintners, farmers, and ranchers. Our specially curated prix fixe menus show...

Jul 9, 2025

At the end of Brewer Sean's day, we will use the brewery's fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainba...

Jul 9, 2025

Experience the journey from soil to glass at our monthly Wine and Dine dinner. These intimate gatherings celebrate passionate producers behind your fa...

Jul 13, 2025

This Bastille Day, we will transform our parking area into a lively al fresco French fête. Bring the family to enjoy French food stations, music, and...

Jul 18, 2025

This Gay Wine Weekend, join us for an unforgettable evening of plant-based perfection at the acclaimed Little Saint in Healdsburg. This special dinner...

Jul 18, 2025

We're making 'herstory' and celebrating the artistry of women in winemaking! Join us for an exclusive Women Winemaker Dinner at Silver Oak Winery in S...

Jul 18, 2025

Learn one basic technique and you can make herby green goddess dressing and punchy garlic aioli, too.What to expect: A 20-minute guided stroll through...

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...

Jul 19, 2025

Georgia will show you how to turn your favorite snacks into a satisfying, balanced meal with recipes that are simple, flexible, and perfect for any oc...

Jul 26, 2025

With years of experience transforming farm-fresh ingredients into culinary treasures, Merrilee will guide you through the process of creating deliciou...

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

Join us at Sonoma County's Best Festival Aug. 9 & 10, 2025! Good food, good music, and good vibes await you at the 52nd Anniversary Gravenstein Ap...

Aug 9, 2025

Join us for an exclusive, hands-on culinary experience where you’ll learn the secrets to crafting the perfect paella. Work alongside fellow parti...

Aug 15, 2025

Legendary wineries and their winemakers tell their story and the story of the land that creates award-winning wines. Farming in Sonoma since 1927, the...

Aug 16, 2025

Hamel presents a special dinner at the winery estate in Sonoma featuring a four-course menu from Chef Tory Miller of L’Etoile Restaurant in Madis...

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...

Sep 6, 2025

The highly anticipated annual Windsor Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday, Sept. 6, inviting chili enthusiasts and culinary pros to bring the heat in a sa...

Oct 4, 2025

Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, Good Things, on stage with a local host. Samin will share stories around t...

Oct 11, 2025

For 50 years, the Sonoma County Harvest Fair has highlighted Sonoma County’s incredible agriculture, wineries, artisan makers, and culinary stars...

Oct 11, 2025

Join the Sonoma County Harvest Fair in celebrating the 50th anniversary of this community-favorite event! This fresh and inspired evening will feature...

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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