If you think of pancakes as strictly sweet brunch bites, then you’ve clearly never had the popular savory version at The Pullman Kitchen. The spinach and parmesan pancakes come smothered in lemon-garlic butter, and while they’re perfect on the side of the signature Pullman roasted chicken, you can order them with anything on the menu. […]
If you’ve passed by Dierk’s Parkside Cafe on Santa Rosa Avenue any morning before noon, you’ve probably noted that the parking lot is jam-packed and sometimes the line even stretches out the door. Don’t let that scare you away from this place, though; Dierk’s is wildly popular for a reason, and the staff is adept […]
Boulevard Cafe & Grill has been one of Petaluma’s most popular diners since opening its doors over a decade ago. Breakfast is the big draw here (in fact, the kitchen is only open until 3 p.m.) and on weekends you should either arrive early or be prepared to wait for a table — though don’t fret […]
With its enviable location right on the Windsor Town Green, beautiful patio seating and extensive happy hour specials, KIN Windsor is one of Sonoma County’s best destinations for upscale yet casual dining. Co-owners JC Adams and Brad Barmore opened the restaurant in 2011 with the idea of operating a family restaurant with a friendly, hometown […]
You’ve heard of the concept of "retail therapy," but San Francisco’s Therapy Stores have a slightly different spin on the idea. Established in 1994, this family-owned chain of quirky boutiques donates a portion of all sales to local food banks and charities, with a dozen locations up and down the West Coast. At its Telegraph […]
Steve Hansel is more than qualified to handpick the best bottles of vino. After all, he’s a producer of fine wine at his own Walter Hansel Winery. He’s also the owner of Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro, where he personally curates the wine list. He includes a few of his own artisan wines, along with many […]
On a sunny day in Santa Rosa, locals agree that Monti’s is one of the best places to enjoy a meal al fresco. Its shaded patio tends to draw crowds on these fair weather days, especially if it happens to be a Saturday or Sunday morning. That’s when the chef serves up popular brunch dishes. […]
Stark’s owner-executive chef Mark Stark leaves nothing to chance when it comes to the quality of his cuisine. He personally handpicks the certified Angus and American Kobe beef steaks served in the dining room. The steaks are the signature offering at Stark’s, along with sustainably sourced seafood. In fact, Chef Mark dry-ages the beef in-house […]
Bistro 29’s chef proves that crepes are more than just brunch fare. The signature buckwheat crepes dominate the dinner menu and come in both sweet and savory forms. Most are quintessentially Parisian, while a handful feature ingredients inspired by other international cuisines. Take a fork to the signature Complète crepe, stuffed with a mix of […]
Tucked in the historic Cherry Street district of downtown Santa Rosa, The Naked Pig is a rustic “farm-to-fork” eatery providing breakfast and lunch fare. The eatery was once an abandoned Greyhound bus station, and has now been revived into a farmhouse chic dining space with whimsical details like chalkboard wall artwork illustrating a waffle recipe […]