Frozen Art Gourmet Ice Cream is rated one of the best spots to grab something sweet in Sonoma County, with over 45 ice cream flavors as and a wide selection of popsicles and fruit bars. Enjoy everything from the exotic and tropical Maracuya to Rose Petal to the popular Merlot Chocolate Chip. There are also […]
Thuan Phat is a hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese eatery offering authentic banh mi sandwiches, a Vietnamese specialty served on a crusty roll and stuffed with savory fillings. The Grilled Pork Sandwich (#2 on the menu) is your classic, traditional banh mi, made with marinated thin-sliced pork, cucumber, cilantro, shredded carrots, and radishes. Other varieties include Shredded Pork […]
East Wind Bakery, located on Sebastopol Road, is an Asian bakery featuring international specialties like kimchi and Chinese sausage-stuffed croissants, garam masala sweet buns, Thai chicken potpies, pork banh mi, and more. Order the Japanese delicacy, milk bread, which is perfect for toast, sandwiches, or simply nibbling from the bag. The soft, sweet loaf is […]
Situated in Santa Rosa, El Coqui serves up home-style Puerto Rican dishes with a full menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and other classic entrees. To start, check out the plantain chips with avocado dip (a play on chips and guacamole with a few secret ingredients), or fried green plantains topped with shrimp or beef. El […]
Situated on Fourth Street in Santa Rosa, Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom showcases a hearty menu of locally-inspired comfort foods from throughout the Pacific. By “Left Coast”, they mean that the menu and a majority of the beer and wines emphasize the five Pacific states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii. Look for dishes like […]
Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro in Santa Rosa serves as a wine bar for nearby Walter Hansel Winery and a showcase for chef Philippe Colasse’s French cooking. The menu includes classics like Mary’s Organic Chicken Cordon Bleu stuffed with prosciutto de parma and gruyere cheese, and Grilled Hanger Steak Au Poivre with a brandy-green peppercorn […]
Situated along the greenery of the Santa Rosa Creek, Hank’s Creekside Restaurant serves up hearty, diner-style breakfast and lunch options in a cozy, cottage setting. Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, the neighborhood eatery is well-known for its huge breakfast platters and house specialties like the Corned Beef Hash or Crab Cake […]
It wasn’t long after chef Josh Silvers became a first-time dad to son Jackson that he realized something about Santa Rosa: its culinary scene really didn’t cater to families. As a chef himself, he loved going out to eat, but was unable to find high-quality cuisine at any of the eateries that were kid-friendly. Rather […]
Jeffrey’s Hillside Cafe is so committed to supporting fellow local businesses that it sources coffee from a roastery just 15 minutes away. The team also gathers fruits, veggies, and other ingredients from regional purveyors. They incorporate these locally reaped ingredients into beloved breakfast bites. The cafe dishes out special brunch items on weekend mornings only, […]
Not everything on Tov Tofu‘s menu features the ingredient in its name, but they all share the same creative contemporary Asian flair. That much is obvious from the very beginning of the menu, filled with apps such as tofu salad, Korean seafood pancakes, and pan-fried dumplings. Order one or two of the starters to enjoy […]