Sonoma Magazine

Sonoma Magazine is a distinguished bi-monthly publication that showcases the beauty and lifestyle of Sonoma. Featuring detailed articles and stunning photography, Sonoma Magazine connects readers with the latest happenings in restaurants, wineries, arts, entertainment, culture, and fashion, highlighting what makes Sonoma a sought-after destination and a beloved way of life.

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Local Wineries Team Up With The Valkyries, Bay Area’s First WNBA Team

2 days ago | sonomamag.com | Dana Rebmann

It’s been a long time coming, but Valkyries fever has officially hit the Bay Area. San Francisco’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the Golden State Valkyries, has burst onto the scene – and Wine Country is taking notice. Two Sonoma County wineries, La Crema and J Vineyards & Winery, have partnered with the history-making franchise.
From Rural Estate to Urban Wine Destination, Acclaimed Local Winery Begins a Bold New Chapter

4 days ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

To most, the abandoned warehouse on Hudson Street, less than a mile from the Healdsburg Plaza, looked old and dingy, with crumbling wooden walls. But to Kenwood designer Shawn Hall, it was a blank canvas, ready to be reborn as a chic new tasting room for Truett Hurst Winery. It had been a busy time for her client, winery owner Phil Hurst, who had recently regained control of the acclaimed Truett Hurst and VML brands.
From the Himalayas to Wine Country, Sherpa Restaurateurs Celebrate and Share Nepalese Culture

1 week ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

Many local restaurant owners can spin long stories of how they got to where they are today. Pemba Sherpa, co-owner of Cotati’s Everest restaurant, might just have the longest and most dramatic of the bunch. He was born in Nepal, and after immigrating to the U.S. in 2002, he worked at several local restaurants, including nine years at the Red Grape in Sonoma, where he learned from the late Sam Morphy.
Safari West Named No. 1 Glamping Spot in the Country - Sonoma Magazine

1 week ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

Summer is rolling into Sonoma County and people are on the hunt for premium outdoor recreation to soak up all the fun in the sun. Glamping — camping’s more glamorous cousin — has been top of mind for effortless leisure in nature. And according to travel and lifestyle guide USA Today 10Best, the No. 1 place to glamp in the United States is right in Santa Rosa.
Family-Friendly Sonoma Winery for Your Next Visit - Sonoma Magazine

1 week ago | sonomamag.com | Sofia Englund

This is how “Old World” the feeling is at Preston Farm & Winery: When I brought my Italian-born dad there for a visit years ago, he wandered into the vegetable gardens and returned with a handful of peppers, excitedly urging me to take them back to my apartment for later. The property reminded him so much of our family’s farm in Southern Italy that he made himself right at home. Preston is the kind of place that invites you to bring the family along and play some bocce.
Chef Stéphane Saint Louis’s Dining Journey Comes Full Circle With Upcoming Petaluma Restaurant

2 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

Stéphane Saint Louis has already made his mark on the Sonoma County dining scene, from cheffing at Petaluma favorite Della Fattoria and The Shuckery to launching his first restaurant, the recently Michelin-recommended Table Culture Provisions. But with two young boys in tow, Saint Louis and his wife and business partner Marta Saint Louis are just getting started. Together with co-owner Steven Vargas, who also worked at Della, they open their second Petaluma eatery, Bijou, this month.
Rolled Ice Cream Is the Latest Trend in Sonoma County - Sonoma Magazine

2 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

Furry pink swings, a wall of shimmering pink mermaid scales, retro-style pink pay phones and pink velvet barstools make for an oh-so-Instagrammable moment at Pink Sugar, Santa Rosa’s first Thai rolled ice cream shop. A steady stream of teens files into the former Yogurt Farms space (1224 Mendocino Ave.), mostly checking out each other but also sneaking videos of the mesmerizing ice cream-making process.
New Italian Spot Soft Opens in Sebastopol With Affordable, Family-Style Dishes

2 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

Steve Decosse, owner of Acre Pizza and founder of Acre Coffee (now Avid Coffee), has soft opened a new, budget-friendly pasta spot at The Barlow. Decosse, who previously ran several restaurants in San Francisco, has hired chef Ian Marks to create a simple menu of classic pasta dishes with optional add-ons like burrata, pancetta, Mycopia mushrooms and meatballs.
Healdsburg Ranks Among the Best Small Towns - Sonoma Magazine

2 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

Travel and lifestyle guide USA Today 10Best recently released a roundup of the “10 best small towns in the West.” From the mountain ranges of Utah to the Oregon coast, one Sonoma County locale shined as a must-visit for small-town luxe: Healdsburg. The list, curated by a panel of editors and voted on by readers, highlights charming, scenic western towns with diverse offerings for locals and visitors.
Sonoma County’s Strawberry Stands Carry a Surprising Story

2 weeks ago | sonomamag.com | Maci Martell

On a late May weekend, the lines routinely stretch several customers deep at farmer Lao Saetern’s strawberry stand, along a busy stretch of Highway 12 at the border of Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. It’s the same story 25 miles away at popular Watmaugh Strawberries, just outside the town of Sonoma, where Torn Saetern helps run the 10-acre farm his parents started in 2001. Torn and Lao are cousins.