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Guy Fieri may be a household name across the country, but he\u2019ll always be Santa Rosa\u2019s native son. Sonoma County is where he launched his first restaurants and where his philanthropic spirit continues to shine. Still living and working in the area, Fieri is known for supporting fellow local restaurateurs \u2014 and giving them a national spotlight on his hit Food Network show \u201cDiners, Drive-Ins & Dives.\u201d<\/p>\n

For many, that kind of exposure brings a major boost in business and lasting recognition. If you\u2019re visiting one of these featured spots, keep an eye out \u2014 Fieri\u2019s flashy signature is often hidden somewhere inside, a fun little Easter egg for fans to discover.<\/p>\n

La Texanita Restaurant, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Craving an authentic taste for his \u201cGlobal Grub<\/a>\u201d episode in season seven, Fieri went to\u00a0La Texanita Restaurant in Santa Rosa. \u201cSo simple, but so good,\u201d he said of the carne asada tacos. \u201cI’m telling you something, there’s just nothing that can beat that handmade tortilla.\u201d Some other Fieri favorites include the posole, sopes and huaraches. 1667 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, 707-525-1905, latexanita.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"A
A molcajete and margarita from Taqueria Molcajetes, a Mexican taqueria in Santa Rosa that was featured on Guy Fieri’s Food Network series “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” for its smoking-hot Molcajete Mixto. (Alvin Jornada \/ The Press Democrat, file)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taqueria Molcajetes, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Fieri highlighted numerous dishes at Santa Rosa\u2019s\u00a0Taqueria Molcajetes<\/a> for his \u201cRegional Recipes<\/a>\u201d episode in season 29, including its signature Molcajete Mixto as well as the taquitos, burritos, tacos pastor and chile verde. He called this Mexican restaurant off West College Avenue \u201cwithout question, one of the best Mexican food experiences I have ever had.\u201d\u00a01195 W College Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-544-8280<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Guy
Guy Fieri tries blueberry pancakes at Hank’s Creekside in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hank\u2019s Creekside Restaurant, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

The traditional breakfast and brunch spot\u00a0Hank\u2019s Creekside Restaurant in Santa Rosa was featured in the \u201cHouse Specials<\/a>\u201d episode in season one. Fieri tried the blueberry pancakes with corn beef hash. \u201cIt\u2019s basic, it\u2019s simple, but it\u2019s money,\u201d he said. He also mentions the eggs Benedict and cinnamon-walnut French toast. 2800 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-575-8839, hanks-creekside.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Simply Vietnam Express, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Serving up the unique flavors of Vietnam, Santa Rosa\u2019s\u00a0Simply Vietnam Express was featured in the \u201cMeaty Mashup<\/a>\u201d episode in season 29, where Fieri praised its combination pho. \u201cOh my goodness. It\u2019s light, refreshing, but the depth of flavors is outstanding,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s everything I wanted it to be.”\u00a03381 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-544-4585, simplyvietnamexpress.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Bo
Bo Kho, Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew, by chef Be Nguyen of Simply Vietnam in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Korean
Korean Burrito with ground beef marinated with soy, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, Korean barbecue sauce, avocado, mint cilantro, pickled daikon and carrot, organic brown rice, and house kimchi at Zoftig in Santa Rosa. (Chris Hardy\/For Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Zoftig Eatery, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Featured on the \u201cFrom Big Burgers to Little Italy<\/a>\u201d episode in season 29,\u00a0Zoftig Eatery<\/a> is a contemporary restaurant serving up healthy fare. Fieri tried the Korean burrito, stuffed with marinated Stemple Creek Ranch beef, house kimchi, brown rice and veggies. \u201cI\u2019m going to drown in my own drool,\u201d he said before chomping down on the burrito.\u00a057 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-521-9554, zoftigeatery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Tiramisu
Tiramisu at Cafe Citti in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cafe Citti, Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Before it\u00a0moved locations from Kenwood to Santa Rosa<\/a>, Fieri featured\u00a0Cafe Citti<\/a>\u00a0in the “Bringin’ It Home<\/a>” episode in season nine as well as the “Amazing Italian<\/a>” episode in season 21. Fieri enjoyed the Italian trattoria’s classic Polenta ai Funghi Porcini, and he called the ravioli an “orchestra of flavors.”\u00a02792 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-523-2690, cafecitti.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sunflower Caffe, Sonoma<\/h4>\n

Sonoma\u2019s\u00a0Sunflower Caffe, a popular breakfast destination,\u00a0was featured in the \u201cFrom Mozz to Matzo Balls<\/a>\u201d episode in season 11. Fieri sampled the borscht and feta lamb burger. “That’s like the [most] luscious lamb burger,\u201d he said. \u201cSeriously, one of the best I’ve tried.”\u00a0421 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-996-6645, sonomasunflower.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Avocado
Avocado toast from Sunflower Caffe in Sonoma. (Sunflower Caffe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
The outdoor seating area at Russian River Pub in Forestville. (Russian River Pub)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Russian River Pub, Forestville<\/h4>\n

Russian River Pub is a regular go-to for Fieri, who first featured the restaurant in the “American Cookin’<\/a>” episode in season one. Fieri’s favorite dishes include the pub burger, seared ahi tuna salad and beef tri-tip sandwich. But it’s the crispy, juicy chicken wings that he calls “some of the best-tasting wings in the nation.” Fieri featured the pub again in the “Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home<\/a>” episode in season 32, and a third time in the Triple D Nation spinoff in the “California Comfort<\/a>” episode.\u00a011829 River Road, Forestville, 707-887-7932, russianriverpub.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Ten-layer
Ten-layer lasagna at Catelli’s in Geyserville. (Chris Hardy\/for Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Catelli’s, Geyserville<\/h4>\n

Catelli’s was featured in the “Bar Food and Bon Bons<\/a>” episode in season 12. Fieri said the ravioli, made in-house from scratch, was “memorably great” and he couldn’t get enough of the beef meatball sliders. Fieri featured the California-inspired Italian restaurant in three other episodes of \u201cDiners, Drive-Ins & Dives\u201d and its spinoff show “Triple D Nation.”\u00a021047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 707-857-3471, mycatellis.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Changed concepts and\/or management<\/h5>\n

Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House (now Il Fuoco Pizza), Sonoma<\/h4>\n

Also featured in the \u201cMeaty Mashup<\/a>\u201d episode was Sonoma’s former Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House (now Il Fuoco Pizza<\/a>). Fieri praised the spicy fried chicken, calling it \u201ca chef\u2019s fried chicken.\u201d He also has a namesake dish on the menu \u2014 the WTF (What The Fieri) Burger \u2014 a seared beef patty topped with 14-hour smoked brisket, smoked pork shoulder, house-cured maple bacon, a fried chipotle pork cake, cheddar cheese and housemade barbecue sauce. While Cochon Volant switched to pizza-focused Il Fuoco in 2021, chef Rob Larman still offers catering and serves barbecue during weekend pop-ups<\/a> at the restaurant.\u00a018350 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, 707-509-5480, cochonvolantbbq.com<\/a>, ilfuocopizza.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Cochon
Customers order baby back ribs, sausage, pork shoulder, short ribs and beef brisket by the pound to create their mixed platter at the Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House in Sonoma. (John Burgess \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Turkey
Turkey Scallopini at The Bird in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin\/Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Willie Bird\u2019s Restaurant (now The Bird), Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Known for serving up turkey in a wide variety of ways, Willie Bird\u2019s (now The Bird) was featured on the \u201cTalkin\u2019 Turkey<\/a>\u201d episode in season two. Fieri was impressed with the turkey stroganoff served in a creamy sauce with saut\u00e9ed mushrooms.<\/p>\n

The Santa Rosa Avenue restaurant closed in 2021, sold to new owners and was then\u00a0reborn as The Bird in Rincon Valley<\/a>, featuring a revamped yet still turkey-centric menu. The original location is now a Mountain Mike\u2019s Pizza<\/a>.\u00a04776 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, 707-542-0861, thebirdrestaurant.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Jimtown
Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jimtown Store (now Jimtown and Then Sum), Healdsburg<\/h4>\n

In the \u201cPorktastic<\/a>\u201d episode in season 11, Fieri featured Healdsburg\u2019s historic Jimtown Store, a quaint caf\u00e9 in a rustic country store tucked away in the vineyards of Alexander Valley. \u201cBig, deep flavor in the brisket,\u201d Fieri said of the smoked brisket sandwich. \u201cSauce is no joke, you get that little back kick of the bourbon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jimtown Store closed<\/a> at the end of 2019 and reopened as Jimtown and Then Sum<\/a> in June 2025 under chef Michelle Wood. The reimagined Jimtown now focuses on dim sum<\/a> as well as spring rolls, poke bowls, banh mi and traditional deli sandwiches. Jimtown remains a fitting eatery for the “Poktastic” episode, as our dining editor loves the pork shumai and barbecue pork bao buns on the current menu. 6706 Highway 128, Healdsburg, 707-756-5022,\u00a0jimtown.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Closed<\/h5>\n

Worth Our Weight (Now Closed), Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

The nonprofit Worth Our Weight culinary training program and bistro (located on Hahman Drive where Pascaline French Bistro is now) was featured in the “Funky Finds<\/a>” episode in season 11. Fieri noted it as a “one-of-a-kind experience,” and the Guy Fieri Foundation donated a pretzel cart to the culinary program\/restaurant. Worth Our Weight executive director Evelyn Cheatham announced the\u00a0closing<\/a>\u00a0of the culinary training program for at-risk young adults\u00a0in 2018 after struggling to find funding.\u00a0Cheatham died<\/a>\u00a0in November 2019.<\/p>\n

\"Worth
Worth Our Weight executive director Evelyn Cheatham announced in 2018 the culinary training program and bistro for at-risk young adults will close after struggling to find funding. Cheatham died in November 2019. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Guy
Before Johnny Garlic\u2019s closed in 2018, Fieri featured his own restaurant chain on \u201cDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives.\u201d At the restaurant\u2019s Santa Rosa location in 2012, he showed viewers how the restaurant makes Sashimi Won Tacos and Garlic-Onion Tortilla Stack. (Kent Porter\/ The Press Democrat, file)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Johnny Garlic’s (Now Closed), Santa Rosa<\/h4>\n

Before it closed in 2018, Fieri featured his own restaurant in the “Unexpected Eats<\/a>” episode in season 14. The restaurant had a fusion of Mexican, Italian, Asian and Cajun dishes on the menu, and on his show Fieri highlighted the eatery’s Sashimi Won Tacos dressed in eel sauce, which won gold at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair.<\/p>\n

Zazu Kitchen + Farm (Now Closed), Sebastopol<\/h4>\n

Farm-to-table establishment Zazu Kitchen + Farm was featured on the \u201cFrom Sandwiches to Stroganoff<\/a>\u201d episode in season 29. Fieri loved the Bacon-in-the-Batter Waffle along with the quality, freshness and portion sizes of the restaurant’s dishes. Zazu closed in 2019\u00a0<\/a>after a flood damaged the restaurant and surrounding businesses in Sebastopol’s The Barlow. Owners Duskie Estes and John Stewart continue to operate their\u00a0Black Pig Meat Co.<\/a> food truck and catering business.<\/p>\n

\"The
The now-closed Zazu Kitchen + Farm in Sebastopol. (Chris Hardy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Schellville
The now-closed Schellville Grill on Broadway at Highway 121 in Sonoma. (Robbi Pengelly\/Index-Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Schellville Grill (Now Closed), Sonoma<\/h4>\n

Sonoma\u2019s Schellville Grill was featured on the \u201cGrilled, Smoked and Sauced<\/a>\u201d episode in season nine. Fieri tried the buckaroo sandwich with Mexican Achot\u00e9 chicken on a brioche roll and the tri-tip sandwich smothered in a special barbecue sauce. It had “the right amount of smoke,\u201d he said. Schellville Grill owner Matthew Nagan\u00a0sold the restaurant<\/a>\u00a0in 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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