Parkside Eats has taken over the former Lepe’s Taqueria in Santa Rosa and is drawing crowds for a $21 Parkside cheeseburger and a menu of Mexican‑leaning comfort food.

Sandpino's Coffee & Brews opened in Rohnert Park, pairing Black Oak coffee and Don Luis pastries with a tap list of Sonoma beers and wines.

Redwood Gospel Missions opened a bakery in Santa Rosa on April 14 that pairs croissants and espresso with hands‑on job training for program participants.

George + Kin's opens next Sunday in Bel Aire Plaza, folding family Japanese recipes into diner staples like milk‑bread French toast, katsu parm and curry udon.

A San Francisco investment firm bought the Cain label and stock after the Glass Fire; the mountain estate is being sold separately while winemaker Chris Howell stays on.

A new Petaluma lunch spot is drawing buzz for a half roast chicken rubbed in a 17‑spice Levantine blend.

Chef Ari Weiswasser is opening SMASH, a fast‑casual smashburger and fried‑chicken spot on Sonoma Plaza. The restaurant will occupy the Taub Outpost and aims to open in May.

Chef Jason Pringle has opened Juju's, a Moroccan‑inspired pop‑up in the Acorn Café space on Healdsburg Square, serving tagines, mezze and small plates Thursday–Sunday.

A bright new brunch spot on East Washington mixes Champagne pancakes, global omelets and a selfie‑ready interior from chef Debra Cargile.

Juice House Co. will shutter its five Bay Area stores on April 4, founder Tiana Duvauchelle announced. Gift cards remain usable in‑store but refunds won't be offered.

Acme Burger founders Todd and Erica Kniess will open Bohemian Bistro in the former Hazel space in Occidental. Chef James Millar will lead multi-course prix‑fixe dinners.

Alinea co-founder Nick Kokonas is opening Elsewhere, a wine-first bar at 1429 Main St in St. Helena with a large by-the-glass program and stemware options.

The Villa will reopen in May as The Junction — a family-friendly beer-and-pizza spot with a 4,000-square-foot beer garden, 30 taps and sweeping hilltop views.