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Sonoma Magazine

Thanksgiving Dinners and Treats in Sonoma and Napa Counties

by Maci Martell
November 2024

Life is stressful enough as it is. This year, let Sonoma County’s restaurants, caterers and bakeries handle the Thanksgiving cooking. We rounded up a lengthy list of places in both Sonoma and Napa counties to dine out on Thanksgiving Day, as well as places that are offering takeout meals and treats to enjoy in the comfort of home.

The Press Democrat

Longtime Food & Wine editor praises local wineries in new book

by Sarah Doyle
October 30, 2024

Isle will join Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg for a Sunday Supper that highlights four of the Sonoma County wineries in his book: Littorai Wines, Pax Wines, Cobb Wines, and Hirsch Vineyards. Hosted by wine director and general manager Jon Macklem, the family-style meal ties into Dry Creek Kitchen’s “Niche & Unique Varietals” series, a monthly program that features less-common wine grapes from the region.

Sonoma Magazine

Sonoma County Hotels Show Off Renovations, New Menus and More This Summer

by Dana Rebmann
July 2024

Studio Cellar DCK is the latest culinary creation from chef Charlie Palmer and Dry Creek Kitchen executive chef Shane McAnelly.

North Bay Business Journal

Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg gets new wine director

January 23, 2024

Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer has picked a new wine director for the recently upgraded Sonoma County-focused cellar at his company’s acclaimed Dry Creek Kitchen.

The Press Democrat

Taste the good life at truffle dinners, ‘Pigs & Pinot’ event in Sonoma County

by Jennifer Graue
January 9, 2024

... Chef Charlie Palmer’s popular event, “Pigs & Pinot,” which is returning for its 17th year. Scheduled for March 15-17, it will feature local and nationally acclaimed chefs, including Nancy Oakes, Dustin Valette, and Bryan Voltaggio of “Top Chef” fame, along with top pinot noirs from Sonoma County and beyond.

Sonoma Magazine

Where to Eat Out on Thanksgiving in Sonoma County

by Maci Martell
November 2023

More than 40 restaurants, bakeries, and grocers are taking the work out of the holiday by offering Thanksgiving meals for dining in or takeout.

Sunset Magazine

These Are the Biggest Thanksgiving Mistakes to Avoid

by Sarah Yang
November 20, 2023

Stay one step ahead this holiday season.

Fabulous California

Dry Creek Kitchen Unveils New Chef and Redesign

by Katie Poe
November 3, 2023

Healdsburg‘s Dry Creek Kitchen has once again captivated the culinary scene through an exquisite redesign of its dining space, bar and wine offerings, in addition to the appointment of Chef Shane McAnelly as its new executive chef.

Wine Spectator

Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen Gets a Refresh

by Aaron Romano
November 2, 2023

One of Northern California’s best-known restaurants welcomes a new chef and a renovated dining room.

Sonoma Magazine

Charlie Palmer’s Iconic Healdsburg Restaurant Turns 20 with a Fresh Look and New Executive Chef

by Heather Irwin
November 2023

Charlie Palmer has Michelin aspirations for his iconic restaurant, with a new vision, a significant renovation to the dining room and the recent addition of Executive Chef Shane McAnelly.

Wine Spectator

Try These 9 Amazing Sonoma Destinations for Wine-Country Dining

October 4, 2023

In the Hotel Healdsburg, Dry Creek Kitchen—from acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer—champions Sonoma’s bounty across both its food menu and its wine list. The restaurant has been a Best of Award of Excellence winner since 2002, and its roughly 700-selection wine list highlights up-and-coming producers from the region along with rarer local gems.

North Bay Business Journal

Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Kitchen brings in new executive chef, completes redesign

September 26, 2023

Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen hired Shane McAnelly as executive chef and completed a redesign of the Healdsburg restaurant. “I am beyond excited to return to one of my favorite places on earth,” McAnelly said in the announcement Tuesday.