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BAY VIEW RESTAURANT & BAR – BODEGA BAY ESTA BLISH ED IN 1984
Traditional Italian and Local Seafood at Affordable Prices SERVING DINNER Wednesday–Sundays (Saturday Piano Bar) ~ Full Bar, Fireside Lounge, Outdoor Patio ~ Featuring Sonoma County Wines ~ Spectacular Sunset Views ~ Winemaker Dinner Series featured Monthly ~ Groups and Receptions Welcome
Inn at the Tides 800 Hwy One, Bodega Bay 707.875.2751 www.InnattheTides.com
Dining ( 13 dim sum for lunch. Lunch and dinner daily. 1238 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.460.9883.
N A PA CO U N T Y Ad Hoc American. $$-$$$. Thomas Keller’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Prix fixe dinner changes daily. Actually takes reservations. 6476 Washington St, Yountville. 707.944.2487. BarBersQ Barbecue/ California. $-$$. An upscale ’cue joint with a high-end chef and high-end ingredients. Gorgeous chipotle-braised short ribs and pulled pork. Lunch and dinner daily. 3900-D Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. 707.224.6600.
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Barbecue. $. A very busy roadside destination–for a reason. It’s the hot sauce, available in two heats: regular and hot. And the hot, as the sign says, means “hot!” Lunch and dinner daily. 1207 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga. 707.942.5606.
Carpe Diem Wine Bar Californian. $-$$. Right in the heart of downtown Napa, Carpe Diem’s contemporary and innovative menu includes a variety of seasonal flatbreads, an ostrich burger, the famed short-rib sliders and much more. Over 45 wines by the glass, six draft beers and an impressive reserve wine list round out this warm, inviting space. Dinner daily. 1001 Second St., Napa. 707.224.0800.
Celadon Global comfort food. $$. Relaxed sophistication in intimate neighborhood bistro setting by the creek. Superior wine list. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 500 Main St, Ste G, Napa. 707.254.9690.
Fazerrati’s Pizza. $-$$. Great pie, cool brews, the game’s always on. Great place for post-Little League. Lunch and dinner daily. 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188.
French Laundry Definitive California Cuisine. $$$$. What else is there to say? Chef Thomas Keller’s
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Killer Tomatoes It’s one of the most popular plants to grow in a home garden, yet outside of the Roma, beefsteak and cherry varieties, the true diversity and delicious possibilities of the tomato aren’t well known. There are more than 150 tomato cultivars, from Amish paste to Zapote, and each one carries with it a unique color, shape and taste. For dedicated tomato-heads out there, the fruit offers endless delectability, whether it’s tossed in salad, sliced on bread or chomped like an apple. And every year, tomato fans flock to the annual Tomatomania, held for the sixth consecutive year at Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma on April 26–27. Tomatomania began as a small, West Coast phenomenon in the early ’90s and has since grown into a national sensation, and recently even caught the attention of the New York Times, which dubbed it “the tomato freak’s Woodstock.” Now the event’s only Bay Area appearance brings with it everything from tips and tricks, tastings, and seedlings to prepare for the upcoming tomato season. Producer Scott Daigre and local propagator Brad Gates will show off their latest tomato creations, including the world’s first blue tomato and one named after author Michael Pollan. There will also be free workshops and expert advice to turn any garden novice into a tomato fanatic for life. —Charlie Swanson
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Fumé Bistro & Bar California cuisine. $$$. California bistro fare that nearly always hits the mark. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sat-Sun. 4050 Byway E, Napa. 707.257.1999.
Gillwoods Cafe Diner. $-$$. Classic hometown diner, specializes in the homemade. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1313 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.1788.
Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet Diner. $-$$. Formerly Taylor’ Automatic Refresher. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 933 Main St, St Helena. 707.963.3486. Also at Oxbow Public Market, 644 First St, Napa. 707.224,6900.
La Toque Restaurant French-inspired. $$$$. Set in a comfortable elegantly rustic dining room reminiscent of a French lodge, with a stone fireplace centerpiece. The elaborate wine pairing menus are luxuriously inspired. Dinner daily. 1314 McKinstry St, Napa. 707.257.5157.