Special Events for Foodies

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...

Aug 29, 2025

Join us for our Summer Dinner Series at Bacchus Landing on Friday, Aug. 29. We’re excited to continue the Bacchus Landing Summer Dinner Series &#...

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...

Sep 7, 2025

Master the Art of Paella with Chef Chacho!Join us for an exclusive, hands-on culinary experience where you'll learn the secrets to crafting the perfec...

Sep 12, 2025

Join chef and food preservationist Merrilee Olson, founder of Preserve Farm Kitchens, at Gold Ridge Organic Farms for an immersive three-hour workshop...

Sep 26, 2025

This monthly gathering brings together exceptional boutique wineries and seasonal menus from Chef Kristine Gallagher of A Savvy Kitchen, served under...

Sep 26, 2025

The Valley of the Moon Harvest Wine Dinner at Viansa Winery is an exclusive event that brings together legendary and emerging winemakers of Sonoma Val...

Sep 27, 2025

At Indulge Sonoma, expect a vibrant and immersive beverage and culinary experience centered around indulgence and exploration of local flavors from 50...

Sep 27, 2025

Join us for the Sonoma County VegFest, a celebration of compassionate, healthy, and environmentally responsible living. We are returning with our full...

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 10, 2025

Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through Germany! Join us for an exclusive evening of German delights, masterfully curated by Estate Chef J...

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...

Oct 24, 2025

We’re excited to wrap up our Bacchus Landing Summer Dinner Series — a monthly gathering that brings together exceptional boutique wineries a...

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...

Dec 12, 2025

Experience an evening of vibrant Asian flavors with a contemporary touch, crafted by Estate Chef Jason Naaman. Explore a specially prepared menu that...

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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Activities

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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