Montgomery Village transforms into Santa Rosa’s newest culinary destination. The Montgomery Village official site details the latest additions and events, reflecting the area’s vibrant food scene. At 700 Village Court, Salt & Straw opened its doors on June 20, 2025, bringing Portland’s most audacious ice cream laboratory to Sonoma County. Where traditional scoops once satisfied simple cravings, this artisan creamery now challenges expectations with flavors that blur the lines between sweet and savory, continuing the brand’s decade-long mission to reinvent frozen desserts.
Flavors That Defy Convention
Wild-foraged berry pie mingles with double-baked pie crust in scoops that crunch and melt simultaneously. Co-founder Tyler Malek orchestrates these culinary symphonies with the precision of a composer, creating Salt & Straw signature flavors, including June’s wildflower honey and lemon chess pie, plus an unexpected Gruyère and tomato custard tart that transforms savory breakfast into dessert. Malek’s approach echoes the broader artisan movement flourishing across Sonoma County, where creators like Mary Denham are reimagining traditional pastries in Petaluma’s countryside, proving that innovation thrives when rooted in local terroir.
Beyond Traditional Boundaries
Year-round favorites like Sea Salt Caramel Ribbons and Arbequina Olive Oil anchor the menu while monthly specials celebrate seasonal bounty and local partnerships. The Sonoma County artisan food scene is thriving, with each scoop at Salt & Straw reflecting collaborations from nearby apiaries to emerging artisans throughout the region. Walk-in service welcomes both afternoon treat seekers and evening dessert enthusiasts exploring this new addition to California’s thriving artisan food scene.
“We use ice cream as a blank slate for storytelling and community connection.” – Salt & Straw philosophy
A Sweet Revolution
The farm-to-table dining movement emphasizes local sourcing and seasonality, principles that guide Salt & Straw’s approach to storytelling and community connection. Like premium wine vintages that reflect specific harvests and terroir, Salt & Straw’s monthly rotations capture seasonal moments in frozen form, demonstrating how artisan food makers across categories are moving beyond simple marketing to authentic storytelling. Monthly rotations ensure return visits reveal new discoveries, while local collaborations strengthen community bonds one scoop at a time. In a region celebrated for wine and farm-to-table dining, artisan ice cream now claims its rightful place at the table, proving that innovation and tradition can coexist deliciously in every carefully crafted serving.
