Dierk's Parkside Cafe (photo John Burgess)

Dierk’s Midtown Cafe to open

All day brunch is on the menu

Partake Opening in Healdsburg

Kendall-Jackson’s “untasting room” set to open in Healdsburg

Oscar Menu 2013

What the stars will be eating this Sunday. Or, not.

Guy’s Big Fakeout Site

Here’s what happens when a programmer buys the URL for your restaurant

2013 James Beard Award Semi-Final Nominees announced

Mark and Terri Stark are among the noms for James Beard Awards

Mardi Gras Week 2013

The Mardi Gras feeling doesn’t have to end…

Spork Restaurant opening in Cloverdale

New Cloverdale pop-up restaurant, Spork, opens in Cloverdale

Valentines Day Food and Wine Sonoma County 2013

Food, wine and off-beat events to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Sonoma County 2013

Lisa Hemenway

Fresh By Lisa Hemenway closing

Lisa Hemenway’s Skyhawk Market shutters

Pasta King Art Ibleto opening Art’s Place in Rohnert Park

Pasta King Art Ibleto has taken over the former Seasons Sports Bar in Rohnert Park with plans to open a family-style trattoria in late February.

Fancy Food Show 2013: The Trend Report

The Winter Fancy Food Show 2013 in San Francisco was ripe for spotting upcoming food trends like smoked chocolate, shoots and microgreens and foraged foods

Good Food Awards 2013 Winners

Good Food Awards: 2013 winners were selected from among more than 1300 producers of pickles, jams, beer, coffee, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie.

Bill Foley will open Chalkboard at the Les Mars Hotel

Chalkboard Bistro to replace Cyrus in Healdsburg

Investor Bill Foley will open Chalk Board Bistro, a casual dining restaurant, in the Les Mars Hotel in Healdsburg to replace Michelin-starred Cyrus.

The Smoked Olive: Smoked olive oil made in Petaluma

Owners of The Smoked Olive, an artisan smoked olive oil made in Sonoma count Chefs Tyler Florence, Michael Chiarello and Barack Obama among their culinary fans.

Best Mexican Food in Sonoma County Restaurants

Where are the best Sonoma County restaurants for Mexican food and what are their absolute must-have dishes?

Interior construction at Belly Left Coast Kitchen and Tap Room in Santa Rosa

Belly Left Coast Kitchen and Tap Room in Santa Rosa

Two chefs take on the former Checkers space in Santa Rosa with Belly Left Coast Kitchen and Tap Room

SHED under construction in Healdsburg, January 2013.

Healdsburg Shed construction report

As construction on Shed in Healdsburg is finalized, co-owners Cindy Daniels and Doug Lipton talk about their vision for the “modern grange” that will include produce, a cafe, fermentation bar, event space and Sonoma-only products

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill confirmed for Coddingtown

Fast-casual restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill slated for Coddingtown in 2013. With an eye towards better nutrition and sustainability, will it gain support?

Barlow Center Sebastopol ramps up for April 2013 opening

Sebastopol’s Barlow Center, a marketplace for food, wine, beer and other local products now plans an April 2013 opening

Where to eat the Best Chilaquiles in Sonoma County Restaurants

Mexican chilaquiles are a breakfast and brunch staple at taquerias and upscale restaurants throughout Sonoma County. Here are some of the best…

Sapporo is among te recent closures

Fresh Choice becomes California Fresh, more closures

Fresh Choice reopens in Rohnert Park, Sweet River Grill closes along with California Thai, Sapporo

new albion ale

New Albion Ale at Russian River Brewing with Koch, McAuliffe

New Albion Ale returns using original recipe, yeast. Collaborators McAuliffe, Koch at Russian River Brewing

Cottage Food Law Passes, Sonoma County Health Services Ready for Business

Cottage Food Industry given the green light in Sonoma County after law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013.

Best Sonoma County Restaurant Openings 2012

Best Sonoma County restaurants openings for 2012 include Spinsters Sisters, Backyard and Campo Fina.

Mendocino Restaurants Saucy, Aquarelle, Hopland Ale House open

Three new restaurants open for dining in Mendocino County