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Where can you celebrate the PI day in Sonoma County

Pi Day, March 14, is the annual celebration of the mathematical constant “PI” (rounded to 3.14) – the ratio of the scope of a circle to its diameter. But you are not here for mathematics. In our modest opinion, the best way to celebrate the Pi Day is to integrate yourself into circular foods such as cakes, pizza and quiche.

For pizza lovers you will find our summary of the best pizza in Sonoma County. For those with sweet tooth you will find our list of the best cakes in the district.

With so many great local options, we have limited some of the best round delicacies (as well as some local events) to celebrate the PI day (or enjoy every day of the year, no mathematics required).

Pi Day events

A plum frangipane cake with lattice crust by the confectioner Jenny Malicki from baking buttercup. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Buttercup backpop-ups, Sebastopol

The local Baker Jenny Malicki from the Back Buttercup is planning two special PI-Tag pop-ups on March 14th in Sebastopol. Malicki serves strawberry rhubarb and gluten-free mini-pies in Atlantic Beach (lemon lime). (Recitate PI to the first 14 digits to achieve 1 US dollar.) When Malicki becomes pizza -prone to Pizza -Psychotorte from 4 p.m. until the sale of windows (flavors).

Retrograde coffee roaster130 S. Main St., Suite 103, Sebastopol, 707-827-8065, Retrograderoasters.com; Mental cake980 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-827-6032, Psychicpie.com

Purim Pi Party, Petaluma

Since Purim's Jewish public holiday, the PI day has fallen this year, which Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma Will be holding a Purim Pi Party from 4:30 p.m., March 14th. The family -friendly event will contain a crazy scientific show with entertaining experiments, a Purim Math Mystery Challenge, Dinner, Hamenashen and of course Pie. Come to costumes to get a price. Tickets cost 10 US dollars per child and $ 15 per adult. The sponsorship range from $ 180 to $ 540. Buy tickets online.

205 Keller St., Suite 101, Petaluma, 707-559-8585, Jüdischpetaluma.com/Pi

Best cake

Apple crumb cake in the Hazel Restaurant in Occidental, Friday, January 24, 2025. (Darryl Bush / for the pressed democrat)
Apple crumbs in the Hazel Restaurant in Occidental, Friday, January 24, 2025. Cake near Hazel are baked every Friday a week. (Darryl Bush / for the pressed democrat)

Hasel, Occidental

Our vertical editor Heather Irwin tapped the cake in Hazel as some of her favorite desserts in Sonoma County. “With the co -owner Michele Wimborough's cake are legendary,” she remarked, quoting delicious cakes such as peanut butter, Blackberry, Dutch apple and lemon baiser.

3782 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, 707-874-6003, Restaurantanhazel.com

Noble people, Haldsburg and Santa Rosa

The press-democratic food and cooking reporter Jennifer Graue has referred to Peanut Butter Mousse Pie in noble folk “9 inch decadence”, and it is worth every single, silky bite. An Oreo biscuit crust is filled with peanut butter -mousse and crowned with fresh whipped cream. Also delicious (and round) is the Mustache-O-cookie-Sandwich-sweet vanilla butter cream between two dark chocolate biscuits.

116 Matheson St., Haldsburg, 707-395-4426; 539 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-978-3392, Theblefolk.com

Apple Cranberry Pie, Bottom, Wild Blaubeber and Blackberry Pie and Chocolate -Haselnut cake in Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)
Apple Cranberry Pie, Bottom, Wild Blaubeber and Blackberry Pie and Chocolate -Haselnut cake in Noble Folk Ice Cream and Pie Bar. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma Pie Company, Petaluma

The Petaluma Pie Company has long been a supporter of the PI Day – formerly a “Piku” (Pie Haiku) competition organized competition. While the competition has stopped, the new owners are still celebrating the day with some of the best cakes in the city. The maple pumpkin, apple pecanny crumble and elvis (chocolate, banana and peanut butter) are favorites.

125 Petaluma BLVD. N., Suite B, Petaluma, 707-766-6743, Petalumapiompany.com

Mama's apple pie, Sebastopol

Nothing says “as American apple pie” as this classic bakeshop on the roadside in West County. According to the Facebook Facebook, Pi Day is also the birthday of the youngest son of owner Betty Carr, so it is something very special to support her on Friday. Go for the traditional double crust apple pie for this piece of Americana.

4550 Gravenstein Highway N., Sebastopol, 707-823-8330, Momsapplepieusa.com

Best pizza

Bora Bora Pizza at Sonoma Pizza Co. in Forestville. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)
Bora Bora Pizza at Sonoma Pizza Co. in Forestville. (Heather Irwin / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma Pizza Co., Forestville

This pizzeria in West County has received a lot of recognition since its opening in 2022 and used a long -term dough for its typical pizzas. From the traditional wooden pizzas in Neapolitan wood such as the simple margherita to the wonderfully loaded and umami-loaded funky mushrooms, the cakes here do not disappoint.

6615 Front St., Forestville, 707-820-1031, Sonomapizzaco.com

Slow Co. Pizza, Cotati

Newcomer Slow Co. Pizza also uses a long -term dough for its seasonal pizzas and focuses on traditional coverings made from the region. The Living on the Veg Pizza is crowned with seasonal offers such as Delicata Squash and Radicchio, while the PEP brings the heat with Calabrian chillies and spicy honey -each crowned with Estero Gold Reserve.

8197 La Plaza, Cotati, 707-796-5124, Slowcopizza.com

Hogwarts, Pep clockwise from top left, express in her crotch, the bird, who lives in Cotati on December 20, 2024 on the vegetables and the pretty fly for a mushroom pizza by Slow Co. Pizza. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Hogwarts, Pep clockwise from top left, expressed in her crotch, the bird, who lives in Cotati on December 20, 2024 on the vegetables and the pretty fly for a mushroom pizza by Slow Co. Pizza. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
L'Oro di Napoli in Petaluma
Patate e porchetta pizza by L'Oro di Napoli Friday, February 28, 2025, at her second location in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

L'Oro di Napoli, Santa Rosa and Petaluma

The beloved pizzeria and trattoria in the Neapolitan style, which recently opened its second location in Petaluma for broad recognition, has a wood oven imported from Naples, so you know that you don't play around. Our vertical editor “Fell in Love” in the pistachio pizza, crowned with smoked cheese, pistachio pesto, mortadella, provolon cream and basil. The patate E porchetta pizza with roasted pork, potatoes and pecorino cheese is also impressive.

629 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-541-6394; 208 Petaluma BLVD. N., Petaluma, 707-981-7175, Lorodinapolica.com

Ny Pie, Santa Rosa

If it is late at night and you don't have to buy a round treat for the PI day, do not fear, because ny pie will slices until 10 p.m. Sching a classic with Mozzarella, Pepperoni, sausage and artichoke hearts. Or they could be adventurous with the Union Square, which is crowned with Mozzarella, garlic, onions and anchovies (not for romantic agencies).

65 Brookwood Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-526-9743, nypie.pizza

Other round joys

Saled egg morning roll by Quail & Condor Bakery Monday, January 6, 2025, in Haldsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Saled egg morning roll by Quail & Condor Bakery Monday, January 6, 2025, in Haldsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Oatfire cream cake in the quail and contestor painting in Headlsburg, Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)
Oatfire cream cake in the quail and contestor painting in Headlsburg, Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Wachtel & Condor, Haldsburg

There is a reason why this bakery was recognized in the New York Times – all of your baked goods are just so good to earn the national praise. For the PI day, go for the morning buns, oatmeal cream and hearty gougères, puff encryption with gruyère, chives and black pepper. 149 Haldsburg Ave., Halaldsburg, 707-473-8254, quailandcondor.com

Downtown Bakery & Creamery, Haldsburg

This jewel of a bakery in the city center of Haldsburg has a selection of delicious treats, and it only depends on the fact that some of the best and perfect for the PI day are. The favorites include the baby fruit galettes, chocolate strolls and hot cross rolls (a special Easter enjoyment). 308 Center St., Haldsburg, 707-431-2719, DowntownbakeryHaldsburg.com

Burtonz Bakery, Windsor

This New Zealand bakery in style offers hearty meat cake to switch the switch on the PI Day. 9076 Brooks Road S., Windsor, 707-687-5455, Burtonzbakery.com

Warren Burton founded Burtonz Bakery in Windsor when he found no meat cake he had eaten in New Zealand. The bakery serves eight varieties of meat cake, a sausage roller and Scottish eggs. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Warren Burton founded Burtonz Bakery in Windsor when he found no meat cake he had eaten in New Zealand. The bakery serves eight varieties of meat cake, a sausage roller and Scottish eggs. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Goguette, Santa Rosa

On Friday, this bakery serves Coup de Coeur: Brioche -Bun, filled with dark chocolate and crowned with fruit. 59 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, Goguettebread.com

Criminal Baking & Catering Co., Santa Rosa

Find sweet cakes and hearty cakes as well as mini bundle cake and fruit cake. 808 Donahue St., Santa Rosa, 707-888-3546, CriminalbakingCompany.com

Water Street Bistro, Petaluma

Go here after some of the best quiches, such as the classic bacon and Swiss or spinach, goat cheese and red pepper. 100 Petaluma BLVD. N., Petaluma, 707-763-9563, Waterstreetbistropetaluma.com

Sweet Pea Bake Shop, Sonoma

Available only from Friday to Sunday, you will find deliciously sluggish cronuts, filled or covered with cinnamon sugar. 720 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-934-8797, sweetpeabake.shop