New To You In 2020!
While 2020 may seem like a long time ago and not new, all these restaurants, bars and coffee shops
are new to both you and us. They all opened in 2020 after the start of the pandemic and
most of us have not had a change to stop by and give them a try.
4th Street Social Club
Opened October 2020
The energetic 30-something first time restauranteurs Melissa and Chris Matteson hope will make the 4th Street Social Club an instant favorite for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike. A longtime gardener using sustainable practices, Melissa is creating health-forward, yet crave-able dishes (including gluten free options) such as Jacked Up Popcorn Chik’n and Seasonal Sliders (meat based and vegetarian) based upon the changing bounty of her garden; currently planted with over a dozen varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs. Multi-flavored signature micheladas and creative, food friendly cocktails such as About Thai’m utilizing Thai tea will draw on Melissa’s 17 years of experience in the service industry from New York City to San Francisco.
643 4th Street - 4th Street Social Club
Nimble & Finn’s Homemade Ice Cream
Opened October 2020
Back in 2012, Jazmin turned her background as a baker and her passion for ice cream into a new career. She named her fledgling business after her two children’s' nicknames and started visiting local farmers markets with one pushcart freezer filled with old-fashioned artisanal ice cream. The response was immediate and enthusiastic, and Jazmin quickly had more work than she could handle alone so she roped her sister Leandra into the business with promises of endless creamy desserts. They use organic dairy from Straus Creamery, seasonal produce, and housemade jams, cakes, and candy in their inspired takes on classic flavors.
123 Fourth Street -Nimble & Finn's
Mi Ranchito Downtown
Opened October 2020
The Rodriquez family of Cuernavaca, Mexico established the first Cantina in 2008 and it is based on the heritage of the family. They offer the most delicious traditional and authentic Mexican cuisine and margaritas. When you visit you will discover an ambiance that makes you feel at home, the Mexican-style way.
620 Fifth Street - Mi Ranchito Downtown
Grossman’s Noshery & Bar
Opened March 2020
James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur semifinalists Mark and Terri Stark together own and operate six of Sonoma County’s favorite, and most highly rated, restaurants including the newly opened Grossman’s, a New York-style deli, bakery, and bar. The menu features eclectic breakfast dishes, noshes, sandwiches, soups, salads, platters for sharing, nightly specials, dumplings, and desserts based on Jewish cuisine from the East Coast of the US, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Baked goods and cured and smoked fish and meats are made in-house.
308 Wilson Street - Grossman's Noshery & Bar
Flagship Taproom
Opened June 2020
Who would have known that five childhood friends would reunite to start a business in their hometown? With backgrounds in restaurant management and entrepreneurship, it only made sense to combine our assets to create the type of place where we would want to work and hang out with friends & family. From pilsners to sours and everything in between, we serve a variety of beer styles to suit every palate. We love our local community and love serving our neighbors, friends, and family.
446 B Street – Flagship Taproom
Land and Water Coffee
Opened June 2020
Land and Water Coffee is a specialty coffee roasting company in Santa Rosa. All our coffees are ethically and sustainably sourced, and meticulously roasted.
621 4th Street - Land and Water Coffee
Americana
Opened March 2020
Samantha & Ryan Ramey are a husband/wife duo with a passion for all things food. Ryan is a classically trained chef and Samantha was raised working in the front-of-house of restaurants. They began their own entrepreneurship as caterers in the Bodega Bay Area before purchasing Estero Cafe In Valley Ford in 2014. Americana is a classic American style diner located in Historic Railroad Square.
205 5th Street - Americana
NEW HOTELS 2020
AC Hotel by Marriott
Opened August 2020
Located in the historic Railroad Square, the hotel offers a blend of Spanish roots and European style, paired with the authentic urban vibe of Santa Rosa and its surrounding neighborhoods.
300 Davis Street - Website
