SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — From those touting a Michelin star (or three) to ones cooking in local diners or modest food trucks, chefs find a place in Sonoma County to create, to make, to feed people. 

In this land of plenty, the earth and sea provide an abundance of delicious ingredients — organic vegetables, humanely raised meats, freshly caught seafood, and delicious fruits that are sweet enough to be dessert on their own. 

Sonoma County has its share of kudos in the cooking world, which elevates the region's culinary stature. And the constellation of Michelin stars keeps getting brighter. The Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country honors are coveted awards for fine dining quality and its stars have long been considered among the most prestigious culinary accolades. 

SingleThread in Healdsburg has been awarded three Michelin stars for the 2019 guide, an honor so rare there are only 15 three-star restaurants in the U.S. That makes it the first restaurant in Sonoma County to ever win this honor. As the Guide notes, “SingleThread has risen to the top of Sonoma County's dining scene since its opening in 2016. The talented couple behind this powerhouse project has shown consistent commitment to the highest standards of ingredient quality and exceptionally refined cuisine.” 

And other Wine Country restaurants have been awarded one Michelin star. It's clear — Sonoma County, California is a food-lover's paradise. 

Sonoma County's Michelin-starred restaurants for 2018/19 include: 

Three Stars — “Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.” 
SingleThread Farms Restaurant & Inn 
131 North Street 
Healdsburg, CA 95448  
707-723-4646 
www.singlethreadfarms.com 

One Star — “A very good restaurant in its category.” 
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant 
7871 River Road 
Forestville, CA 95436 
707-887-3300 
www.farmhouseinn.com 

Madrona Manor Wine Country Inn & Restaurant 
1001 Westside Road 
Healdsburg, CA 95448 
707-433-4231 
www.madronamanor.com 

Michelin Bib Gourmand — “Remarkable restaurants that serve two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.” 
Backyard 
6566 Front Street 
Forestville, CA 95436 
707-820-8445 
www.backyardforestville.com 

Bravas Bar de Tapas 
420 Center Street 
Healdsburg, CA 95448 
707-433-7700 
www.starkrestaurants.com/bravas.html 

Chalkboard Restaurant 
29 North Street 
Healdsburg, CA 95448 
707-473-8030 
www.chalkboardhealdsburg.com 

Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria 
21021 Geyserville Avenue 
Geyserville, CA 95441 
707-814-0111 
www.diavolapizzeria.com 

El Molino Central 
11 Central Avenue 
Boyes Hot Springs, CA 95476 
707-939-1010 
www.elmolinocentral.com 

Glen Ellen Star 
13648 Arnold Drive 
Glen Ellen, CA 95442 
707-343-1384 
glenellenstar.com 

Ramen Gaijin 
6948 Sebastopol Avenue 
Sebastopol, CA 95472 
707-827-3609 
ramengaijin.com 

Risibisi 
154 Petaluma Blvd. N. 
Petaluma, CA 94952 
707-766-7600 
https://risibisirestaurant.com 

Stockhome Restaurant  
220 Western Avenue 
Petaluma, CA 94952 
707-981-8511 
www.stockhomerestaurant.com 

Eating options at Sonoma County's 500-plus restaurants range from casual Wine Country cuisine to top gourmet fare, ethnic favorites to diner grub — all with an eat-fresh philosophy that offers visitors a true taste of Wine Country. 

It's no wonder that famed horticulturist Luther Burbank had this to say about Sonoma County, “I firmly believe, from what I have seen, that this is the chosen spot of all this earth as far as Nature is concerned.” 

His words, said in 1875, still ring true today. Visit Sonoma County soon and get a taste of what Burbank was talking about. 

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Experience Sonoma County, where Life Opens Up. Just as wine “opens up” when it's allowed to breathe, Sonoma County inspires visitors to open up to new experiences. Just 30 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is one of California's top food and wine destinations, home to more than 425 wineries ranging from rustic to regal. Hike among towering redwoods, cruise along rugged Pacific coastline, and get to know inviting small towns. Or, just sit back and take it all in. Because here, you're free to go your own way.     

For a free visitors guide or information on hotels, wineries, events, spas, attractions, and dining in Sonoma County, visit www.sonomacounty.com or call 707-522-5800.     

Birgitt Vaughan     
Director of Global Media Relations     
Sonoma County Tourism     
400 Aviation Blvd., Suite 500     
Santa Rosa, CA 95403     
707-522-5826     
bvaughan@sonomacounty.com    

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