Column Dinner and a Movie
The twelfth in a series of at home food and movie pairings.
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Cinema Cat & Gourmet Gracie
This landmark building, previously a sea captain’s home, circa 1868, has a front-and-center waterfront view and was named for the famous author, Jack London, who frequented the area and loved to carouse with the Captain. The upstairs bar for dining and/or cocktails is Gracie’s favorite in the evening with those gorgeous Benicia sunsets over the water. Try the signature “Call of the Wild” libation or one or two of several “Jackatini” options.
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Sailor Jack’s
And, ooooh la la, OYSTERS! Delicious and super fresh, multiple varieties are offered daily. All kinds of seafood… mussels, clams, shrimp, Dungeness crab, lobster…the Ahi Tuna or Crab stack with avocado and mango is fantastic! Egg battered, local Petrale Sole is a downtown favorite and loyalists come from across the Bay for the “world-famous New England Clam Chowder!” Get there early for the Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich, which is only available for lunch and is wildly popular. Dinners include your choice of Creekstone Farms filets or ribeyes.
