Sofia Englund

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Digital Editor at Sonoma Magazine

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16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

1 week ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

Petaluma is awash with great restaurants, from simple sandwiches to luxurious farm-to-table experiences. It’s never easy to pick favorites, but there are some menus that stand head and shoulders above the rest. Read on below for our favorite Petaluma restaurants of the moment. Check out the gallery for a peek. Table Culture ProvisionsTable Culture Provisions started quietly, popping up a night or two a week at Petaluma’s Wishbone restaurant.
16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

1 week ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

Everyone has a favorite neighborhood taco shop, and arguing over who has the best burritos, tacos and salsa is a family tradition. Over years of covering restaurants in Sonoma County, I’ve collected some tried-and-true spots where you can’t go wrong. So the next time you’re haggling with your friends over where to sit down for a Mexican feast, you’ll have some excellent suggestions, with my personal seal of approval. Looking for the best burrito in Sonoma County? Click here.
The Sonoma County Restaurants Locals Like to Keep Secret

3 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

In Sonoma County, there are the restaurants tourists flock to. And then there are the restaurants where locals enjoy equally amazing food, without the hype. Read on below for a few favorites that deliver time after time; the places locals like to keep under wraps, just for us. Scroll through the gallery above for a sneak peek of what to expect. Canevari’s DeliA junior college neighborhood classic that’s been around since, well, as long as anyone can remember.
10 Best Places for Tea in Sonoma County

3 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

It’s no secret that Sonoma County loves its coffee — you’re never far from an artisan brew here. But for those who prefer leaves over beans, it can sometimes be a bit harder to get your hot drink fix. To aid our fellow tea-lovers, we’ve rounded up 10 favorite places for a cuppa. Tea & Trumpets, Sonoma CountyIn 2014, Mark Bowden left the corporate world and founded Tea & Trumpets, selling organic loose leaf to share his love of a soothing cup of quality tea.
Explore the Local Restaurant Chains in Sonoma County - Sonoma Magazine

3 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

Sonoma County boasts some of the best cuisine around — thanks in part to our bountiful agriculture industries and world-renowned chefs. It’s no surprise, then, that several local eateries have received such resounding acclaim to warrant opening additional locations. While national megachains like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Taco Bell may come to mind when thinking of fast food franchises, a business only needs at least two locations to be considered a chain.
BottleRock 2025 Food: The Best Restaurants to Visit - Sonoma Magazine

1 month ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

Whether you’re noshing fried chicken in General Admission or grabbing some caviar-covered hot dogs in the VIP section, BottleRock Napa Valley (May 23-25) has another delicious lineup of restaurants ready to rock. The three-day music extravaganza, now in its 12th year, has always been known for its gourmet food stalls, wine tents, craft beer and top-notch artists and bands, including Sublime, Public Enemy, 4 Non Blondes and dozens of others on multiple stages.
A Bucket List of Essential Things To Do in Sonoma County

2 months ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

These are the essential places and experiences that define living in Sonoma County — comfort food for the soul, as we like to say. Think Dungeness crab sandwiches wolfed down just steps from the water, a quiet walk under a thick canopy of redwoods, a barstool calling your name at a decades-old watering hole where the owner insists you put away your phone. Settle down, take a deep breath and ease into the new year right.
Where to Get the Best Croissants in Sonoma County

Jan 30, 2025 | sonomamag.com | Heather Irwin |Sofia Englund

Croissants are meant to be noisy, messy things that crunch and shatter and leave buttery crumbs everywhere. Anything less is simply a roll. SarmentineFrench baker Alexandra Zandvliet has spent years perfecting her croissant game. European-style butter makes her flaky croissants — especially the chocolate filled ones — extra yummy.
Once the LA Fires Are Out, Survivors Will Need Our Help More Than Ever

Jan 17, 2025 | sonomamag.com | Heather Irwin |Sofia Englund

“They have no idea what they’re in for,” said a friend recently as we discussed the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. After weathering multiple firestorms in Sonoma County, we know that dousing the flames isn’t the end of this tragedy. It’s just the end of the beginning. Reality doesn’t truly set in until the fires are out, the Red Cross packs up its tents, the fire brigades head home, and the nation’s goodwill turns toward something else.
10 Best Spots for Avocado Toast in Sonoma County

Dec 22, 2024 | sonomamag.com | Shana Bull |Sofia Englund

Call it the most delicious fruit and bread combo, the ultimate hipster food or the reason why millennials can’t afford a home, the avocado toast has been creating both frenzy and controversy (even injuries) in the past few years, and it continues to be trending. While this particular pairing may seem pretty basic to some, it can be so much more than just avocado on toast — as nearly 2 million Instagram pictures will attest to.