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Santa Rosa

7 places

The county seat and Charles Schulz's hometown, with a local dining scene that rarely makes the press.

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Grossman's Noshery & Bar

Santa Rosa

The lox and latke Benedict with schmaltz hollandaise is what most people rave about but I haven’t tried it.

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The Spinster Sisters

Santa Rosa

Spinster Sisters is where you go a spot-on meal that is fully seasonal. Other than a few dishes, including their incredible burger on Wednesday nights, the menu changes often.

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Bakery

Goguette

Santa Rosa

A 100% sourdough boulangerie built on a 20-year-old levain carried over from the French Alps.

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Bar

Goose & Fern

Santa Rosa

The fish and chips, just named one of Sonoma's top 50 bites. The Sunday pub quiz sounds fun too.

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Kalimera

Santa Rosa

Greek and Mediterranean done with intent, octopus to lamb shank, hiding in a Santa Rosa shopping center.

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L'Oro di Napoli

Santa Rosa

Intrigued by the pistachio-burrata pizza, and the lasagna's local reputation.

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Mitote Food Park

Santa Rosa

I love a great food truck park, and this one rotates regional Mexican kitchens.

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