Two Dog Night Creamery, located in The Barlow Center in Sebastopol, is a “farm to cone” ice cream shop using fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients in their gelato-style ice cream. The small-batch ice cream is frozen using liquid nitrogen, meaning there is little air whipped in, which gives an ultra-creamy and dense texture. Flavors change […]
Three Leaves Foods is Sonoma County’s only “Community Supported Kitchen,” which provides fresh, locally-sourced meals to busy families. Members can sign up on a monthly, weekly, or seasonal basis for a weekly share that includes enough food to provide two meals for a couple or a small family. Families stop by on Wednesdays or Thursdays […]
Situated off Highway 12 West, Oliver’s Market is a local, independent, and employee-owned grocery store offering a large selection of both natural and conventional products as well as organic produce, gourmet cheeses, freshly baked goods, and more. As a Sonoma County business, the market has built enduring relationships with local growers, makers, and manufacturers to […]
Taylor Mountain Regional Park is a prominent Santa Rosa landmark, providing panoramic views of the city and distant peaks. The park’s 1,100 acres include sweeping grasslands, oak woodlands, several creeks, and habitat for a variety of wildlife. The park also has 5.5 miles of unpaved trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and an 18-hole […]
If you're looking for a place to grab a quick coffee on your way to run errands or head in to work, Dutch Bros. Coffee is just the spot. While this quaint coffee stand with a walk-up window doesn't have the spacious seating area and ample Wi-Fi of other cafes, it's perfect if you're in […]
Stark's is one of Santa Rosa's most popular steakhouses, and once you visit it's easy to see why: the menu is full of elegant, modern variations on classic steakhouse meals. Regulars recommend starting with a half-dozen oysters from the raw bar, and then moving on to your favorite cut of prime beef. How about a […]
Dierk’s Parkside Cafe first opened its doors back in 2006, when owners Mark and Karen Dierk decided to embark on their dream of serving locally produced fare to Santa Rosa residents. Since that time, the restaurant has become a neighborhood icon, thanks to its tasty menu and warm, friendly atmosphere. If you visit for breakfast, […]
The Mystic Theatre and Music Hall is one of the best places in town to catch a limited-release film, an indie short, a foreign film or a live music performance. The theater was once built as a Vaudeville entertainment venue, and in 1992, it was renovated to host live music performances in the modern day. […]
On Tuesday, September 4 (and every Tuesday of the week), head over to Whiskey Tip for trivia night from 8 to 9 p.m. This fun and challenging event is a great way to test your wits and engage in some friendly competition over drinks with friends. Whiskey Tip is a family-owned neighborhood bar that's known […]
There's a reason why pizza and beer are a classic combination, and at Russian River Brewing you can enjoy both to your heart's content. First, the beer: you'll find a wide variety of serving styles here, ranging from two dozen brews on tap, to imported bottles, to pricy special reserve bottles that you'll want to […]