A Beloved Restaurant Changes Hands In This Sleepy-Turned-Destination Sonoma County Town: Report

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — A former Underwood Bar & Bistro line cook will return as an owner of a Graton restaurant changing hands after 24 years.

The owners of Healdsburg’s Lo & Behold Bar + Kitchen have purchased Underwood Bar & Bistro, bringing a former Underwood line cook back to help run the restaurant.

Matthew Greenbaum sold the business to Sean Kelley, Tara Heffernon, and Laura Sanfilippo after nearly 24 years, according to Sonoma Magazine.

Greenbaum opened Underwood in December 2002. He plans to stay through New Year’s Eve and continue operating Willow Wood Market Cafe across the street.

Kelley joined Underwood as a line cook in 2004 and worked there for 12 years, advancing to sous chef and co-manager. He will oversee the kitchen transition, with chef Mark Miller remaining.

The incoming owners plan to retain customer favorites while emphasizing Underwood’s French brasserie roots. Potential updates include online reservations, a revised happy hour, and restored lunch service, Sonoma Magazine reported.

Heffernon and Sanfilippo plan to divide their time between the Graton and Healdsburg restaurants.