Food & Drink

Let It Rise: Melissa Yanc Kneads On

Melissa Yanc is co-founder of Quail & Condor Bakery and Troubadour Bread & Bistro, both of which have become celebrated establishments in Healdsburg since their inception. Yanc’s culinary path actually began at her grandmother’s side, learning her way around a kitchen since childhood. Over 16 years in the hospitality industry,...

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The freshly opened Appellation Healdsburg property will be the site for chef Charlie Palmer’s signature event, Pigs & Pinot, marking its 19th year on March 20–21.

Pigs & Pinot: Chef Charlie Palmer

Mar 10, 2026

Charlie Palmer is a chef first and foremost, and one with a lauded career. But his more recent title...

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As a longtime San Francisco restaurant industry pro, Edmondo Sarti has more than 25 years of experience opening, managing and operating restaurants throughout the Bay Area.

Bourbon, Barbera, Burgers: Edmondo Sarti Appreciates Craft

Mar 3, 2026

San Francisco-born burger chain Super Duper Burgers, which originally opened in 2010 with one location in the Castro neighborhood,...

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NewTree Ranch is the embodiment of Edward Newell’s path, with a dedication to sustainability, land stewardship and regenerative agriculture.

From Yacht to Ranch, Edward Newell Roots Down

Feb 24, 2026

Edward Newell’s path to founding NewTree Ranch in Healdsburg was ultimately sparked in childhood, watching his mother, Kathy, transform...

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From Feb. 23 through March 1, restaurants across Sonoma county are rolling out prix-fixe menus designed to spotlight local producers, growers, ranchers and winemakers—and in 2026, the spotlight has never been brighter on the farm-to-table ethos that defines Sonoma’s culinary identity.

SoCo Restaurant Week Back on the Table

Feb 18, 2026

There’s a kind of hunger that hits Sonoma County in late February—and it isn’t for another glass of pinot...

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"My wine collection is better than any restaurant in the world," said Dan Berger, wine writer and award-winning journalist.

Taste the Place, Dan Berger’s Take on Wine

Feb 17, 2026

Dan Berger hardly needs introduction if one knows about wine. As a wine columnist since 1976, the Los Angeles...

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Chef Armando Navarro has guided the kitchen at El Dorado Kitchen, the signature restaurant within El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen in downtown Sonoma, since 2011.

The Ingredients & Seasons of Sonoma Chef Armando Navarro

Feb 10, 2026

Chef Armando Navarro has guided the kitchen at El Dorado Kitchen, the signature restaurant within El Dorado Hotel &...

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Feb. 21 and 22 is the weekend of the inaugural Russian River Fungi Fest, a free celebration of West Sonoma County’s exceptional fungal ecosystem.

Guerneville’s Two-Day Fungi Fest Celebrates Our Mycelium

Feb 10, 2026

Feb. 21 and 22 is the weekend of the inaugural Russian River Fungi Fest, a free celebration of West...

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