Bacchus and Venus Wine Shop
Bacchus & Venus 769 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965 415-331-2001 www.bacchusandvenus.com This wine shop is one of my favorite stops because the owner, Marcy Roth, and her staff are so knowledgeable....
View ArticleSan Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
We buy at least 90% of our produce for the week in our local Bay Area farmers markets. The San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market is our overall favorite in the Bay Area. The setting is spectacular,...
View ArticleBouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery 6540 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-1565 What a fabulous place – the baked goods are beautiful, fragrant and delicious! Their breads are exquisite, too – I normally get...
View ArticleBistro Jeanty
Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-0103 www.bistrojeanty.com The pork belly and lentils at Bistro Jeanty are to die for! The other menu item that is a must is their...
View ArticleBistro Don Giovanni
Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Lane (just off Highway 29) Napa, CA 707-224-3300 www.bistrodongiovanni.com Bistro Don Giovanni is one of my all-time favorites. I have only had great experience there,...
View ArticleHurley’s Restaurant
Hurley’s Restaurant 6518 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2345 www.hurleysrestaurant.com I truly enjoy Hurley’s wild game week. It only happens once a year (in November, I believe) and is...
View ArticleThe French Laundry
The French Laundry 6640 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2380 www.frenchlaundry.com I have been to The French Laundry a few times now. The food is exquisite and the service is very good....
View ArticleEmporio Rulli
Emporio Rulli 464 Magnolia Street Larkspur, CA 94939 1-888-88-RULLI www.rulli.com One of my all-time favorite bakery/coffee shops is Emporio Rulli in Larkspur. Their pastries, gelatos, sandwiches and...
View ArticleCyrus Restaurant
Cyrus Restaurant 29 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-433-3311 www.cyrusrestaurant.com We heard many great things about Cyrus before we went, and we were not disappointed. From the cucumber soup to...
View ArticleRestaurant Gary Danko
Restaurant Gary Danko 800 Northpoint St. at Hyde San Francisco, CA 415-749-2060 www.garydanko.com Gary Danko is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the city for a special occasion meal. The menu is very...
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