Petaluma's Bistro 100 is named for the philosophy to which its food-sourcing team subscribes. They only gather ingredients that originate within a 100-mile radius of the restaurant. That includes not only veggies, meats, and other foods, but also wine and beer. The result? Extremely fresh fare that leaves you feeling good. Chef and owner Garrett […]

It'd be easy to fill up on the complimentary, fresh-from-the-oven focaccia that precedes every meal at Cucina Paradiso, but you'd be well advised to pace yourself. Regular diners of this Italian fare eatery give high marks to nearly everything on the menu. You can taste the authenticity, they say — and that shouldn't come as […]

At Willie Bird’s Restaurant, you’ll find out that turkey is not just for Thanksgiving. Willie Bird Turkeys have been raised in Sonoma by the same family for over 75 years, and are smoked there, too! What that means is that the turkey you get at Willie Bird’s Restaurant is local and fresh. Come in and […]

What was once home to a mechanic's shop and a car dealership now houses Ray’s Deli and Tavern. That's not to say, though, that Ray's is a new addition to the local landscape. To the contrary, Ray's is an area institution; it's been in business since 1947, when it was just one of many grocery […]

Did you know that today is International Waffle Day? We suggest celebrating with a delicious waffle fueled breakfast at Hank’s Creekside Restaurant at 2800 4th Street in Santa Rosa.

Wishbone may specialize in classic American fare, but that doesn't mean its chef is afraid to get creative. That much is obvious at Wishbone's popular weekend brunch, when you'll find everything from sourdough pancakes to coconut gruel on the menu. The former may be a customer favorite, but the latter features the exotic flavors of […]

Before Darren McRonald opened The Pullman Kitchen, he cut his teeth at New York City's legendary Le Cirque. This was after he'd already honed his skills at various restaurants throughout his high school and college careers and fine-tuned them at Table 29, where he'd served as pastry sous chef. After working at Le Cirque and […]

There aren't many restaurants that offer a full menu after midnight, but Speakeasy on Petaluma Boulevard does. That's why many Yelp reviewers lavish praise upon this eatery: for its late-night cuisine. Dinner runs from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m., and the menu always promises a new type of global tapas made for sharing. Although the […]

Café Zazzle offers a unique combination of dishes that may catch you off guard, but after your first bite of the Thai noodles or Southwestern fish tacos you won’t question this Petaluma restaurant. The cafe offers an interesting menu filled with traditional Thai dishes, curries, and a few Mexican dishes that appeal to just about […]

The Wild Goat Bistro is a cozy, Parisian-inspired bistro situated along the river behind Petaluma Boulevard. This quaint eatery is both elegant and laid-back, with a spacious wooden bar, chalkboard menus displayed around the interior, and small cafe tables lining the exposed stone walls. The kitchen is open to the rest of the restaurant, which […]