Hot new restaurants and what's coming next in Sonoma County

By mid-summer, restaurant openings usually calm down a bit, but not this year. We're in the midst of a restaurant ka-boom, with more than a dozen recent and soon-to-be-opened spots throughout the county. Biteclub has already been on the scene for many, but here are a few that you might not have already heard about.

Santa Rosa

Habit Burger: Much- awaited charbroiled burger chain comes north with double charburger, portobella burger, malted milkshakes and even a seared ahi tuna sandwich that's a welcome addition to the fast food lineup. Is it an In-N-Out killer? Probably not, though they're located (not by accident) close by. Habit Burgers have already opened at Graton Resort and Casino and In Petaluma. 2005 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa (near Coddingtown Mall). 707-230-6744, habitburger.com.

Still to come: Jade Room, a wine bar and oysterette downtown.

Petaluma

Updated: Opening in early August, Stockhome, Swedish-inspired street food and Saturday candy.

Sonoma Valley

Tips Roadside: Owners of the popular Tri Tip Trolley have completely rehabbed the former Vineyards Inn, featuring the southern cooking of Chef Thaddeus Palmese. Top best include beignets with Meyer lemon, grits with smoked mushrooms, and smoked short ribs. A full bar includes craft cocktails and a lengthy list of local wines. Dinner only, 8445 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, 707-509-0078, tipsroadside.com.

El Huerto: “Glow Bowls” with acai, fresh fruit, and super foods; Mangonada, Tostiloco, avocado toast, fresh juices and more. 19213 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma.

Les Pascals: Authentic French bakery and cafe popular with the bicycle set. Fresh pastries and house made breads, along with cookies, croissants, brioche and sandwiches. 13758 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-934-8378, lespascalspatisserie.com.

Sebastopol

Riko Cafe & Restaurant: Hearty breakfasts, burgers and wraps on an extensive menu, with many Mexican and Latin specialties. 7365 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol, rikocaferestaurant.com, 707-827-8188.

Healdsburg

Barrels, Brews and Bites: Craft brew and wine tasting with small bites menu that includes crispy prosciutto cups, bacon and Brussels sprouts, basket of truffle fries with a trio of dips, Lil Cluckers deviled eggs with bacon jam, street tacos, a slider sampler, flat bread and crab croquettes. 335 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-395-0487, barrelsbrewsandbites.com.

Otoro Sushi: Lots of locals are liking this tiny sushi spot featuring mostly-Americanized Japanese food including gyoza, yakitori chicken with pineapple, jalapeno bombs, teriyaki plates, udon, nigiri, deep fried rolls, baked rolls, and all manner of “special rolls” with spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, mayo, macadamia nuts, and fruit. 1280 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-756-3932.

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